What are mixtures of chemicals and what do they mean for health?
BfR FAQ issued 17 April 2024
In our complex and industrialised world, people are exposed to a wide range of substances, many of which are man-made, i.e., not of natural origin. Articles of daily use and everyday products usually consist of several substances. If you come into contact with several substances at the same time, you are said to be exposed to mixtures. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has compiled selected questions and answers on this topic.