In the past several years, flame retardants in furniture, mattresses, pillows and other household products have become as common as the items themselves. Indeed, in many cases – and many states – the inclusion of these chemicals is now required by law. An investigation by the Chicago Tribune has revealed, however, that these laws were… Read More
Banned Chemicals Found in Children’s Products
The use of chemical flame retardants in children’s products, including furniture, pillows and pads, and pajamas, has been an established practice for decades — to prevent serious burn injury to children. In the 1970s, however, researchers began to examine how exposure to some of these chemicals in children’s pajamas affected the health and safety of… Read More