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Dangerous chemicals found in nappy tests by French authority

Disposable nappies. Chemicals detected in disposable diapers can pose "health risks" for babies and will need to be eliminated by the manufacturers as soon as possible, demanded on January 23, 2019 the French government. PHOTO | JOEL SAGET | AFP

By  BBC

France's national health agency Anses says it has found chemicals in babies' nappies that exceed safety levels.

Tests found substances that are potentially dangerous to human health, including the controversial weedkiller glyphosate, the agency said.

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