Un autre avis sur les perturbateurs endocriniens servira de bas à d'éventuelles actions de la Commission, dont une communication et d'autres recherches. Ces substances sont soupçonnées de perturber les fonctions normales tant chez l'homme que chez les animaux, ce qui peut donc entraîner - entre autres effets sur la santé - un risque accru de cancer et de malformation des organes sexuels.
Phthalates are used to soften PVC, but they are considered to be liable to provoke negative health effects when they are washed out by saliva while children suck or chew the toys. The experts considered that the margins of safety for child exposure to phthalates from these products in some cases raised some concern (DINP) and in others raised clear concern (DEHP). The Commission recommended to closely watch soft PVC child-care articles intended to be put into the mouth and act if necessary while it considers possible risk management options (e.g. immediate ban or limitations on the marketing and use of phthalates in the articles in question).
Another opinion on endocrine disruptin ...[+++]g chemicals will serve as a basis for possible Commission actions, including a Communication and further research. These substances are suspected to disrupt normal functions in both humans and animals, therefore possibly leading to among other health effects - an increased risk of cancer and malformation of sexual organs.
