Protect Your Children From Chemicals

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/14/12 -- The easiest place to reduce your children's exposure to chemicals is in your home. Chemicals are a part of everyday life in the 21st century. Some chemicals occur naturally in the environment, while some are man-made. They are used in a variety of products, from medical equipment to computers to toys. While most chemicals are not harmful to human health, your children have a higher risk of exposure for several reasons:

Here are some things you can do to protect your family:

In Canada, the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) is the primary tool used to assess and regulate chemicals. The CMP places special emphasis on understanding the health effects of chemicals on vulnerable groups like children, seniors and pregnant women.

For more information on the CMP, visit .

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Datum: 14.03.2012 - 20:32 Uhr
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