The official alarm has come from the ministry of health for some toys that come from China and contain phthalates in percentages of up to 31%. An example of a dangerous game is the Fashion Doll, imported from Diversity Fashion.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousToy safety: despite the fact that stricter rules on the quality of products dedicated to children have been in force for some time in the European Union, Rapex, the Rapid Alert System, a circuit to which the Ministry of Health also belongs, in recent days has found numerous toys that contained a mix of toxic substances, including the dangerous ones phthalates.
With the new regulatory framework, carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances were banned, but also the phthalates themselves, dolls made with flammable paints, changing tables and high chairs that were not sufficiently stable, parts and fragments of toys that can be easily ingested. In addition, they were also arranged more checks both at the external borders of the EU and within, and transparency, with the obligation for manufacturers to guarantee the traceability of the toy, indicating the name, address and number of the manufacturer and to identify possible dangers through a safety assessment of the toy.
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What happened then? The official alarm has come from the ministry for some toys that they come from China and contain phthalates in percentages of up to 31%. An example of a dangerous game is there Fashion doll, imported from Diversity Fashion.
So how can you be sure of what you are buying? Here are 10 key points.
When choosing a toy:
1. Always shop from trusted retailers and websites.
2. Read all warnings and instructions carefully.
3. Pay attention to the safety and age limit warnings. Never buy toys that do not have the CE mark on the toy or packaging.
4. Choose toys that are suitable for the child's age, abilities and abilities.
5. Toys that are not suitable for the child's age can be dangerous to his health. Do not buy children under the age of 3 toys with small parts that can become detached.
After purchasing:
6. Follow any instructions carefully to assemble and use the toy correctly and keep the instructions and information contained in the package.
7. Keep an eye on children while they play. When certain types of toys are used, such as scooters, roller skates, and bicycles, a helmet and other safety equipment should always be worn.
8. Teach children to put away their toys to avoid accidents. Do not leave toys on the stairs or on the floor in busy areas of the house.
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9. Remove all packaging that could cause suffocation.
10. Check your little one's toys periodically to make sure there are no worn parts and remove any damaged ones. Always contact the manufacturer or retailer where you purchased the product if you have any doubts about the safety of the toy.
Germana Carillo
