Medical experts call for strengthening of PFAS rules to tackle 'toxic toys'

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Ministers urged to align rules governing the use of 'forever chemicals' by toy makers with tighter regulations in the EU

A coalition of 14 medical organisations and scientific bodies has today issued a joint statement calling on the UK government to align its rules on the use of 'forever chemicals' by toy manufacturers with...

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