A British non-governmental organization, the Environmental Justice Foundation, has analyzed five types of everyday products and found that they contain significant amounts of harmful plastic chemicals. The group published a report titled Poison Plastics on September 30, 2026, revealing that nearly 93% of the substances found in common goods pose a high risk to human health. The report indicates that these chemicals may lead to cancer, hormonal imbalances, and reproductive issues, but most consumers and regulators are largely unaware of the dangers. In food packaging, 92% of the identified molecules are highly risky, while toys contain 89% and textiles 93%. Household items, such as water bottles and kitchen tools, also reach 92%. The report looked at five categories, including medical devices and hygiene products, which both show 93% harmful components. In the United States, more than 80% of fruits and vegetables are sold in plastic packaging, and about 60% of clothing includes synthetic fibers made from petroleum. Children often put toys in their mouths, and 90% of these toys contain harmful plastics. Items like pots, food containers, and furniture also contribute to exposure, with contact starting at birth and continuing with every meal. Out of the 3,552 compounds commonly used in plastics, 80% lack enough toxicological data. A database called PlastChem, created in 2024 by an international group of scientists, lists 16,000 molecules. Researchers have identified 4,200 of them as especially dangerous to health and the environment. Over 10,000 others are completely unknown, and their composition and effects have not been studied. Three groups of compounds are particularly concerning: bisphenols, including BPA, which could cause premature deaths at high doses; phthalates, which may lead to thousands of cardiovascular deaths; and PFAS, known as "eternal pollutants" because they do not break down. These chemicals disrupt the hormonal system and can promote obesity or birth defects. They remain in the environment, build up in the body, and spread through drinking water. More than 50% of the most toxic molecules are not covered by international regulations, according to the report. Treaties like the Basel Convention and the Stockholm Convention do not include them. In 1950, manufacturers produced about 2 million tons of plastic annually. Today, the global production reaches 430 million tons per year, and scientists predict this will double by 2050. This increase will also bring an additional 2 billion tons of additives. Since the end of World War II, the industry has created 325,000 chemical products. Authorities have toxicological data on only 20% of these. The rest has never been tested. American consumers are the most exposed, as Washington has not ratified the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions.