Evidence of, 'Forever Chemicals', Found in Children's Products.<br />A new study has found evidence of a group of chemicals linked to a number of possible health concerns in many products meant for kids. .<br />'The Independent' reports that previous studies have <br />associated PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, <br />with health problems that include cancers. .<br />'The Independent' reports that previous studies have <br />associated PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, <br />with health problems that include cancers. .<br />PFAS have also been associated <br />with reproductive difficulties and<br />developmental issues in children.<br />According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, <br />these chemicals can be found in everything from <br />clothing and cookware to some drinking water. .<br />According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, <br />these chemicals can be found in everything from <br />clothing and cookware to some drinking water. .<br />A new study published on May 4 in the journal <br />'Environmental Science and Technology' found that they <br />were also detected in many products meant for children.<br />Out of 93 products tested, 54 contained fluorine, a potential indicator of PFAS.<br />Of 34 products with environmental certifications like , "non-toxic" and "eco-friendly," , 21 were found to contain fluorine.<br />'The Independent' reports <br />that scientists still don't <br />know much about PFAS.<br />What they do know is that PFAS break down <br />incredibly slowly and are known as <br />"forever chemicals" that can persist for generations. .<br />Last year, the EPA <br />started a multi-year plan to <br />research and regulate PFAS.<br />I don’t think it should be on individual <br />consumers to have to think about toxic <br />chemicals when they go shopping, Laurel Schaider, environmental chemist <br />and public health researcher at the Silent <br />Spring Institute, via 'The Independent'
