THE SHORT VERSION
Dinch, an allegedly 'safe' alternative to phthalate plasticizers, found to cause fetal development complications. The chemical is widely used in soft plastic packaging in the US and EU.
Up to 70% of pregnant women had Dinch in their urine. Higher levels increased the risk of a child being classified as ‘small for gestational age’
Researchers with the Food Packaging Forum are concerned about Dinch and lack of health information. Evidence that Dinch migrates from food packaging to food has been increasing.
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