Found in furniture and electronics, the chemicals can reach infants via breast milk or even in the womb. Its chairman, Labour MP Mary Creagh, said: 'People are breathing in these toxic chemicals every day in their own homes where they expect to feel safe. 'It's a frightening situation when there is growing evidence about the risks some flame retardants pose to human health. 'Meanwhile the Government is sitting on its hands instead of changing regulations to ensure that the most toxic chemicals are taken out of use.' The report states: 'Inaction has allowed unnecessary and potentially toxic chemicals to continue to enter homes for over a decade.

Source: Daily Mail July 15, 2019 23:03 UTC