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Synthetic chemicals called phthalates are damaging children’s brain development and therefore must be immediately banned from consumer products, according to a group of scientists and health professionals from Project TENDR.

Certain types of plastics contain chemicals such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene that may be toxic to children. These plastics can be found in baby bottles, sippy cups, teething rings, pacifiers, and toys. When these items are in a child's mouth or when they are heated (such as in a microwave), children can be exposed to harmful chemicals that have the potential to mimic or suppress hormones and disrupt normal growth and development.

The government will strictly limit in drinking water two chemicals that are ubiquitous in modern society but are linked to a range of health effects.

WASHINGTON — For the first time, the federal government will require utilities to remove from drinking water two toxic chemicals found in everything from waterproof clothing to dental floss and even toilet paper, the Environmental Protection Agency announced on Tuesday.

Scientists raised the alarm over tiny plastic particles that can penetrate deep into the body, as they called for urgent research to understand the risks they may pose to our health.

Plastic bottles and food containers should be swapped for glass or metal due to growing fears that tiny plastic particles may wreak havoc on our health, a leading scientist has said.

Dr Luisa Campagnolo, an expert in histology and embryology at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, warned of mounting evidence that micro and nano-plastics are ending up in human tissue.