Brominated and organophosphate flame retardants in selected consumer products on the Japanese market in 2008

► We examined the flame retardants in electronics, curtains, wallpaper and insulator. ► Use of alternative brominated and organophosphate flame retardants was suggested. ► All the products investigated also contained PBDEs, TBBPA and polybromophenols. ► Incorporation of recycled materials containing hazardous substance was suggested.