Frequently, more than we would like, we learned of withdrawals from the market toys by their possible risk to the health of children. A few days ago, the Council of Ministers has given a necessary step thereon by adopting a new standard for labelling on hazardous toys. Specifically, in flammable toys or with chemical compounds. It is a new decree that in Spanish law introduces changes to European legislation as a result of new classifications on the composition of toys, and at the same time prohibits or limits the presence in toys of substances or mixtures of substances harmful to the health or safety of children. By more careful that we put when choosing toys for our children, parents don’t know sometimes the danger that may have. Theirs is that labelling is as thorough as possible and specify in detail the risks. According to the new law, the labelling shall include a warning if for essential reasons of operating the toy had to contain substances or mixtures likely to involve some risk, as it is the case with chemical toys, modeling, modeling plastic or ceramic, photography and others.
They shall also contain an indication of the precautions to be taken when handling the toy. In addition, you must specify concisely the dangers of toy and mention the first aid to be provided in case of serious accidents caused by their use, as well as an indication that those toys should be kept out of the reach of very young children. Toys are one of the most dangerous consumer goods, so I think any warning is little when it comes to the safety of children. Even so, there are still measures to strengthen, for example those related to small parts and the risk of suffocation…