INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The presence of toxic phthalates in disposable baby nappies in the Indian markets has raised concerns since it has health implications as
a Delhi-based advocacy organisation Toxics Link has found Phthalates- endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)- in diapers and exposure to them
at Toxics Link, told DC that they studied 20 diaper samples were randomly collected from cities across the country and they were analysed in
an NABL-accredited laboratory in New Delhi.The analysis found high levels of phthalates ranging from 2.36ppm to 302.25ppm
The DEHP is the most toxic phthalate and is restricted or banned in several children products but was found between 2.36ppm to 264.94 ppm in
bring up proper guidelines to manufacture diapers
None of the manufacturers of the tested samples have displayed the ingredients and chemicals used for making the diapers
Manufacturers need to look into the issue and refrain from adding phthalates in diapers considering their health implications as well as
That is why we pick up the matter for the study
In a similar study we conducted in feeding bottles in 2014 had found presence of toxic BPA
As a diaper is in direct contact with the external genitals of infants and toddlers for several months to years, there is a possibility that
phthalates can enter the bodies of babies through dermal absorption and can cause adverse health impacts on the children
There are scientific studies that confirmed the dermal absorption of phthalates from the diapers
