Personal care products are awash in unlabeled toxic chemicals, study finds

A peer-reviewed study found evidence of undisclosed hazardous chemicals in about 85% of 113 tested personal care and household products. Researchers and independent experts say misleading labels and gaps in US chemical regulation leave consumers unable to assess products reliably, strengthening the case for mandatory testing and stricter oversight.

一项经同行评审的研究发现，在接受检测的113种个人护理及家用产品中，约85%含有未标示的有害化学物质。研究人员和独立专家表示，误导性标签以及美国化学品监管方面的漏洞使消费者难以可靠判断产品安全性，因此有必要实施强制检测并加强监管。