Sweden: Survey of hazardous chemicals in Products in Swedish pre-schools released

On 2 December 2013 the Swedish environmental organisation Naturskyddsforeningen released results from a survey it conducted of products it found in 129 pre-schools in 41 Swedish municipalities. Among the products found were soft plastic toys that could contain phthalates, products that are known to contain brominated flame retardants, foods packaged in cans with bisphenol-A-containing linings, and vinyl changing table covers and PVC gloves that could contain phthalates.
It can be noted that Naturskyddsforeningen released its findings the same week the Swedish government announced a new program to remove toxic chemicals in products (State Recycling Laws Update, 5 December 2013).
Click here to download the report (957 kB, in Swedish).

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