How can we detect endocrine disruptors in our products?
Numerous compounds suspected of being endocrine disruptors are found in various environments such as water, soil, air and our food. In everyday life, these substances can be found not only in the food we eat, but also in the materials used for packaging.
On the one hand, they can be found in industrial and processed products, which often contain preservatives, but also in pesticide residues.
On the other hand, food containers (particularly cans and plastic containers) can contain them, and these pollutants can then migrate into the food when they come into contact with the contents.
To avoid them, opt for organic food, glass containers and decipher what's hidden behind product ingredient lists. In the bathroom, opt for organic cosmetics free from parabens, phthalates, triclosan and other chemical substances suspected of being endocrine disruptors.
Nearly 800 chemical substances have proven or suspected endocrine disrupting properties.1 The list of substances suspected of this type of effect is regularly amended as new knowledge is acquired.
For further information, we recommend that you consult :
1- WHO-UNEP Report 2012
- Santé Publique France - What do we know about the health effects of endocrine disruptors?