Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian

Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in NetherlandsFive 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...