Summary Although the European Union remains one of the largest chemical producing regions of the world, we still know virtually nothing about the hazards posed by the vast majority of chemicals currently being manufactured and marketed, such as environmental persistence, toxicity and effects on human health.
Brominated flame retardants are chemicals used to make materials less flammable. They are widely used in electrical and electronic devices, textiles and furniture. The presence of bromine makes these chemicals:
Summary Dioxins are a family of chemicals with similar structures and properties. Dioxins are known to cause a wide range of toxic effects in animals, some of which occur at very low doses.
