What are the main risks associated with small parts and heavy metals in toys?
Small parts if ingested, inhaled, put in nasal cavities or ear channels can cause serious injury and death from choking or other complications. Young children have a well-known habit of putting things into their mouths, noses and ears, and toys and toy components for this age category need, besides other requirements, to be above a certain size to avoid asphyxiation and other injuries. Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are well-known toxins which may result in damage to kidneys and the central nervous system. Young children are considered especially vulnerable to such substances and hence their exposure to these substances should be minimised as much as possible. Which data exists on accidents and injuries linked to these kinds of toys? There is a significant amount of information regarding accidents and injuries related to toys for children under 3 years of age. Firstly, the SusySafe project (another joint action supported by the European Commission) has established the biggest gl
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