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7. Suspected endocrine disruptors
Many chemical substances are suspected of having endocrine-disrupting properties.
7.1 Chemical substances
Chemical substances suspected of causing endocrine disruption include :
organophosphate pesticides/insecticides (malathion, chlorpyrifos, atrazine);
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in insulating materials, adhesives, paints, paper, etc;
PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) in non-stick coatings (Teflon), textile waterproofing, waxes, insecticides, etc. ;
polybrominated flame retardants;
Triclosan: an antibacterial present in soaps and toothpastes;
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Regulations
France
Law no. 2012-1442 of December 24, 2012 aimed at suspending the manufacture, import, export and marketing of any food packaging containing bisphenol A.
European Union
Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 22, 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.
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