The ABC's 7.30 Report recently looked at the implications of living in a ‘plastic' society – we are literally surrounded by goods which are treated with chemicals, and this has begun to affect other aspects of our daily lives and our well-being. Traces of toxic chemicals are appearing in high levels in breast milk and food. While some countries in Europe have banned the use of these chemicals, there is no such regulation in Australia.

Read the full transcript of the interview between representatives from the National Toxics Network, the Plastics & Chemicals Industry Association, the National Measurement Institute, and the Commonwealth Chemicals Regulator at www.abc.net.au.

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