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<p>The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
has considered the evidence on the potential effects of chlorinated and non-chlorinated
phosphate flame retardants from all exposure sources, in general. The Committee is
preparing a statement on phosphate-based flame retardants and the potential for neurodevelopmental
toxicity. It is expected that the statement will be published in summer 2019.</p><p>Chlorinated
organophosphorous flame retardants are regulated under the European Union REACH (Restriction,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regime. The United Kingdom
has been proactive in supporting the regulation of flame retardants through REACH.
The European Chemicals Agency has announced an intention to restrict a number of chlorinated
flame retardants. It is expected that the restriction proposal will be submitted in
July 2019, followed by a public consultation.</p><p> </p>
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