Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN HL2280

Health Hazards: Fire Resistant Materials

Tabled: 20 July 2026

Answered: 4 August 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the World Health Organisation’s designation of tris(chloropropyl) phosphate as a probable carcinogen; and what steps they are taking to reduce public exposure of this compound in domestic f

Answer

There is a growing concern about the health and environmental impacts of some chemical flame retardants, including tris(chloropropyl) phosphate. In June 2025, the Environment Agency published a scoping review of flame retardants relevant to the GB market....

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