Researchers tested the composition of food-grade plastic used to make food packaging.
This work was carried out by scientists from the non-profit organization Food Packaging Forum (Switzerland).
The experts shared their findings in a scientific paper for the journal Frontiers in Toxicology .
Experts have found nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials.
143 substances were found in plastic products. Several dozen more compounds were found in paper and cardboard products.
It is believed that eating foods stored in such packaging increases the risk of developing breast cancer.
The scientists' laboratory received products that were purchased in the European Union and the United States.
The researchers found that the created and constantly updated list of potential carcinogens, as well as the requirements for packaging manufacturers, did not make food products safer for consumers.
There are still cases where products that do not meet standards are put on sale, the scientists concluded.
