A Comprehensive Review on the Impacts of Black Plastics on Public Health as an Endocrine Disruptors

Black Plastics (BC) are widely used in food packaging, toys, consumer electronics, automobile parts and have raised growing concerns about their potential impacts on human health. These plastics which are often made from recovered electronic trash (e-waste), can include a complex mixture of toxic compounds such as brominated flame retardants, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants. This paper critically evaluates the existing scientific understanding of black plastics as potential endocrine-disruptive materials for vulnerable populations. Relevant literature was sourced from online sources and published articles between January and June 2025. This study investigated the BC chemical compounds capable of mimicking or interfering with hormonal activity and its mechanism, as well as the impacts on public health, the environmental and transgenerational repercussions. The analysis emphasizes the urgent need for more comprehensive toxicological research to reduce human exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds found in black plastics.