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What are plasticizers, and are they bad for our health?

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially toxic chemicals, but they're everywhere, including clothes, cosmetics and food packaging.

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In 2024, the result of an investigation by the German magazine "Öko-Test" suggested high waves. In sunscreen, fertility-disrupting phthalates were found, the degradation products of which were found among other things in the urine of kindergarten children. "Infosperber" also reported. Numerous parents inquired at "Öko-Test" whether they should still cream their children with sun protection. The answer of the magazine and numerous surveyed expert…

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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