Beware of plasticisers in desk mats: Consumer Council

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The Consumer Council on Monday said that some desk mats commonly used as table protectors contain chemicals that can affect fertility or growth. Among 15 desk mats it tested, seven contained four plasticisers listed as reproductive toxicants exceeding a European Union limit. In the worst (…)



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