A new investigative report has revealed that common plastic consumer products in Kenya, including children's toys and kitchenware, contain hazardous and banned chemicals. Laboratory testing of 55 plastic items found dangerous substances like flame retardants, bisphenols, and heavy metals.

• 55 common plastic products tested contained banned and hazardous chemicals.
• The report was compiled by the Centre for Environmental Justice and Development (CEJAD).
• These chemicals pose serious health risks, particularly to children, acting as endocrine disruptors and potentially causing developmental issues and long-term damage.