Reposted by Soggyfrog
Five toys on sale in UK found to contain asbestos, banned in other countries.
Manufacturers must know asbestos is deadly but use it.
Deregulation obsession - UK relies on exporters, importers & retailers to test goods and inform regulators if asbestos is found.
Profits come before People.
theguardian.com
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 Netherlands