New campaign on babies’ exposure to plastics launched in UK Parliament

A global campaign to reduce babies’ exposure to potentially toxic chemicals from plastic products during the first 1,000 days of life has been launched today, calling first on the UK Government to tackle one of the most pressing health issues facing infants.

Backed by scientists and clinicians, the campaign led by A Plastic Planet argues that regulation has not kept pace to protect health.

The first 1,000 days of life – from conception to two years old – are widely recognised by medical professionals as the most critical period of human development.