Article 5YX0M Over half of child car seats have toxic flame retardants and PFAS – US study

Over half of child car seats have toxic flame retardants and PFAS – US study

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Tom Perkins
from Environment | The Guardian on (#5YX0M)

Analysis conducted by the Ecology Center also finds all car seats under $100 contain either PFAS or flame retardant

More than half of children's car seats tested for toxic flame retardants and PFAS contain the dangerous substances, a new report in the US has found.

The analysis, conducted by the Ecology Center, an environmental and consumer advocacy group, also found all car seats costing under $100 contained either PFAS or flame retardant, which means lower-income children are more likely to be exposed.

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