Report Finds Toxic Heavy Metals in Packaging
Published: 25 July 2007
Category: Packaging CONCERNS
A report by the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) released July 10 finds that 16% of retail packages failed a screening test for toxic heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, known environmental and health hazards. Packages imported from China and other Asian countries were most likely to contain the regulated metals, in violation of state laws.