19 results

• EPA To Place New Restrictions on TCEP Flame Retardants After Final Risk Evaluation

  September 25, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Government regulators determined the toxic chemical often used in paints, fabrics and textiles poses an “unreasonable risk” to the environment and human health.

• Flame Retardant TCEP Poses Unreasonable Risk to Human Health and Environment: EPA

  December 21, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The EPA has determined a widely used flame retardant is a risk to human health and the environment, and is considering new restrictions and a potential ban on the chemical.

• Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals Are Accumulating in Breast Milk: Study

  July 26, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that new flame retardant chemicals are being widely detected in breast milk, and may pose similar risks to older chemicals linked to cognitive delays, which have been previously banned.

• EPA Calls for More Regulation of Some Flame Retardants Due to Health Risks

  June 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA plans to impose new regulations on some types of flame retardants whose uses may pose an unreasonable risk to those that work with them.

• Chemical In Car Seats May Increase Cancer Risks For Long Commuters: Study

  February 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that long commutes can expose vehicle occupants to flame retardant used in car seats, which may be toxic and have health side effects.

• Childhood Exposure to Flame Retardants, Pesticides Are Major Contributors to Cognitive Loss: Study

  January 15, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that pesticides and flame retardants significantly contribute to intellectual disabilities among children.

• EPA Issues Partial Ban On Some Flame Retardant, Fuel and Lubricant Chemicals

  June 28, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has announced plans to take actions on five chemicals, following an expedited review process which could lead to partial bans for some.

• Flame Retardants May Interfere With Infertility Treatments: Study

  August 28, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that flame retardant exposure may interfere with fertility and infertility treatments.

• Flame Retardant Toxicity Testing Will Not Be Required by EPA

  April 11, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has rejected a petition to ban three flame retardants that some say are a risk to human health and the environment.

• Flame Retardants May Increase Risk of Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Study

  April 3, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings suggest that flame retardants can increase the risk of thyroid cancer.