MAHA Win: EPA to regulate dozens of phthalate chemicals after finding they could pose health risks

Phthalates matter because exposure during key windows can affect how the reproductive system communicates and supports pregnancy. Common sources include: • Fragrance or parfum in personal care, cosmetics, and household products • Flavor or flavoring in supplements, medications, gum, and processed foods • Phthalates listed by name, like diethyl phthalate or dimethyl phthalate, in some products • Small daily exposures that add up across many products How they affect the body Some phthalates are li