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Unsafe by Design: Banned and Hazardous Chemicals in Plastic Consumer Products in Kenya

Unsafe by Design: Banned and Hazardous Chemicals in Plastic Consumer Products in Kenya presents findings from laboratory testing of 55 plastic consumer products sold in Kenya. The study reveals the presence of banned flame retardants, bisphenols, and heavy metals in everyday items, including children's toys and food-contact products. It highlights the risks these chemicals pose to human health and calls for stronger chemical safety regulations, market surveillance, and action to protect consumers.

Unsafe by Design: Banned and Hazardous Chemicals in Plastic Consumer Products in Kenya presents findings from laboratory testing of 55 plastic consumer products sold on the Kenyan market, including toys, infant feeding bottles, sports bottles, kitchen utensils, and food containers. The study detected banned flame retardants, bisphenols, and heavy metals in several everyday products, highlighting potential risks to human health, particularly for children. The report calls for stronger chemical safety regulations, routine market surveillance, and improved monitoring of plastics to better protect consumers and the environment. Read the full report to explore the findings and recommendations