The chemicals that represent the risk to the health and development of children will be prohibited in toys sold in the European Union (EU), which introduces more stringent safety requirements for manufacturers and sellers, including those who work on online platforms, agreed with European institutions on Thursday.
The new rules update the 2009 directive regarding the safety of toys with new restrictions on the use of hazardous substances.
“The commission will be able to respond faster to new scientific discoveries in chemicals,” said MEF Marion Walsmann (Germany/Sninik), negotiator of the European parliament.
Regulation introduces significant security standards to ensure a high level of protection of children and safety health.
Regulation imposes a ban on chemicals that can cause cancer, change DNA or violate reproductive organs, but also other dangerous substances, such as endocrine deregulators, respiratory sensitizers and PFA, also known as “chemicals forever”.
It also prohibits the skin sensitors and toys of the biocide, with the exception of toys intended for leaving in the open air. Biocyide products are used to protect people and animals from harmful organisms, such as pests or bacteria.
The agreement also limits the use of preservatives and prohibits the use of allergenic aromas in toys for children under three years of age or in toys that will be placed in the mouth.
“The safety of children should always be in the first place. Although the EU Rules Safety of toys, which are one of the most stringent in the world, we must maintain vigilance, adapt the rules for arising risks and ensure compliance with security standards for all toys, whether in Europe or abroad, ”said Krzishtof Pasik, Polish Minister of Economic Development and Technology, in the press, output after that. agreement.
Before presenting a toy in the market, manufacturers will have to assess safety, which covers all potential risks, including chemical, physical, mechanical, electric, inflammatory, hygienic and radioactive risks.
Children are especially vulnerable
Walsmann noted that although the European market already offers “safest toys in the world”, every fifth product, marked as dangerous and taken from the EU market, is a toy.
“PFA restriction is a step forward in the fight against pollution caused by these eternal chemicals. Limiting the presence of PAFA in toys, the deputies have made a law on the safety of toys prepared for the future and complyed with the rules in other parts of the world, ”said John Ber, a lawyer for police in the field of environmentally friendly numbers, in the field of environmentally friendly numbers. and the environment of harmful chemicals.
A study conducted by the Danish consumer organization showed that more than 60% 121 children’s product At least one bisphenol – a chemical that is harmful to the brain and prostate of fruits, children and children, contained or released at least one bisphenol. In many cases, two or more bisphenols were discovered.
New requirements for online seller
“Toys are one of the most prominent categories of products in the EU prevention system for hazardous products,” said the European consumer organization Agustín Reyna, General Director of BEUC, and European consumer organization.
Agustin Rhine added that although the new rules on paper are strong, their statement is crucial, and now the member states should now provide the necessary resources for the authorities in order to ensure the sale only safe toys.
A Recent study From the BEUC on the safety of toys sold at TEMU, I came to the conclusion that the Chinese online platform “is an entry point for dangerous products in Europe.”
To solve this problem, new rules make specific obligations for online seller to comply with the widest legislation of the EU, including the Law on Digital Services. All toys sold in the European market now need a digital product passport that proves that they meet security standards, which, according to Meo, will help monitor products, improve market inspectors and customs control and increase transparency.