Project member Melitek says Goodbye to phthalates in blood

“The EU has imposed harsh restrictions on the use of unhealthy phthalates, or plasticisers, in toys. But plasticisers are still allowed in blood bags, and there is no available alternative to phthalates to soften the plastic. A Danish and an Italian company are now collaborating on developing the phthalatefree blood bag. The EU has imposed harsh restrictions on the use of unhealthy phthalates, or plasticisers, in toys. But plasticisers are still allowed in blood bags, and there is no available alternative to phthalates to soften the plastic. A Danish and an Italian company are now collaborating on developing the phthalatefree blood bag.”

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