Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands Five children’s toys on sale in Britain analysed in a Guardian investigation have been found to contain asbestos. It is illegal to sell products containing any quantity of asbestos fibres in the UK because of the long-term risk of cancer and respiratory problems if they are inhaled. Continue reading...

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