May 4, 2022- 9:56 p.m.
Many Children’s Products Labeled as Eco-friendly Contain Toxic “Forever Chemicals,” Study Finds.
A bevy of children’s products, including those with green certifications, may contain harmful “forever chemicals” that were not listed on the labels, a new study finds.
While more consumers are demanding products free of toxic ingredients, seeking out items with eco-friendly labels may not necessarily be an effective strategy, according to the research, published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal on Wednesday (May 4).
These findings, the authors concluded, demonstrate the pervasiveness of so-called forever chemicals—also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—and the challenges Americans face when trying to avoid them, the authors noted.
