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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Health warning issued over toys that can harm children’s development

The Government has been urged to act to protect British children from toys containing "forever chemicals," with experts warning of a potential safety gap compared to Europe.

Fifty scientists, academics, and patient organisations have written to Kate Dearden, the minister for consumer protection, cautioning that UK safety regulations could soon fall behind those protecting children in the EU.

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