OHIO (WECT) - Halloween costume shopping is trickier for parents who are worried about flame retardants. But what impact the compounds have on human health is a question that may not be answered for ...

Furniture products sold in California would carry labels indicating whether they contain flame-retardant chemicals, under legislation Gov. Edmund G. (Jerry) Brown Jr. is expected to sign soon. The ...

1. Look for the CE mark and flame-resistant labels on costumes Look for the CE mark and the Flame Resistant label when shopping for a Halloween costume or accessories. These marks show that the ...

Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...