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Chemical contamination higher in pets than in humans |
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An investigation, by the U.S. based
Environmental Working Group, into pet exposures to household contaminants such
as plastics, food packaging and stain-proofing chemicals, heavy metals and fire
retardants, has found that average levels of many chemicals were higher in cats
and dogs than they typically are in people.
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EU proposes restrictions on toxic paint strippers |
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The
European Commission has proposed restrictions on the sale and use of paint
strippers containing dichloromethane, a chemical which is toxic to the central
nervous system.
Over
the last 18 years, these paint strippers have been associated with a number of
fatalities and accidents resulting from inadequate ventilation and the failure of users to wear
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). In an
effort to protect human health, the Commission has proposed to
- ban the sale of these products to
consumers, who are the least aware of their dangers and have the least access
to the correct PPE
- ban the use of these products by
professionals operating outside industrial premises
- apply compulsory safety measures to
increase the protection of workers during industrial use of these products
Reference
European
Commission 2008 Partial
ban for paint strippers containing dichloromethane proposed Online, available at : http://europa.eu/rapid/pressreleaseaction (viewed on 6.3.08)
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Canadian retailer stops selling polycarbonate water bottles |
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Canadian retailer, The Mountain Equipment Co-op, has decided to stop selling polycarbonate water bottles and food containes due to regulatory uncertainty regarding the safety of bisphenol-A, an ingredient used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic. There is some concern that this chemical may leach into food and drinks stored in polycarbonate containers.
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