❓ Ever heard of phthalates? They’re additives often used to soften plastics and make them more flexible, including in plastic food packaging. Scientific studies show some phthalates are hazardous and can migrate from packaging materials into food, raising concerns for human health.

☝️ From PVC to polypropylene plastics, phthalates are used widely across different materials. While regulations in Europe aim to limit their use, monitoring shows they are still being found in some products where they shouldn’t be.