The study's authors clarified that the detected levels of decaBDE in black plastic products are one-tenth of the reference dose set by the EPA.
Despite the initial alarming report, the health risks associated with the detected flame retardants might not be as significant as first suggested.
Andrew Turner noted that while small amounts of flame retardants can accumulate over time, the levels found are not as harmful according to EPA guidelines.
The controversy underscores the difficulties in assessing risk from chemical exposure in consumer products, particularly those containing complex mixtures of substances.
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