Child-polluting disney pyjamas issued with warning stickers

Stickers for Disney toxics campaign

Greenpeace will next week attach warning stickers to Disney children's pyjamas that contain toxic chemicals, yet remain on sale to the public.

Greenpeace informed Disney almost two weeks ago that independent tests showed the pyjamas to contain hazardous substances but the company has so far failed to remove any of the affected products.

The warning sticker is pictured above.

In tests on four pairs of Disney-branded pyjamas available at The Disney Store and other major retailers, a toxic chemical called nonylphenol that can interfere with human DNA and effect sperm production in mammals was found. Also present in the children's garments were phthalates, which can cause liver, kidney and testicular damage and are banned from teething toys under emergency legislation.

Oliver Knowles, Greenpeace Toxics Campaigner, said: "It's astounding that Disney have known for almost two weeks that their pyjamas contain child-polluting chemicals and have done absolutely nothing about it.

"Their complete disregard for children's health smacks of a Mickey Mouse company, and it's now down to us to let the public know that these pyjamas contain dangerous chemicals.

"Perhaps it would be more apt if Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase became "To infertility and beyond!"

The products affected are: Buzz Lightyear pyjamas for boys; Piglet pyjamas; Tigger pyjamas with caption '100% Cheeky'; Tigger pyjamas with caption 'Come on in little buddy. The water's great!"

Greenpeace believes the toxic chemicals are in the garments as a result of the inks and PVC plastic film used in the design.

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For more information, contact Oliver Knowles on 020 7865 8298, or the Greenpeace press office on 020 7865 8255.

See the new Greenpeace report, Chemical legacy - contamination of the child and the results of the product tests.

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