Traces of Heavy Metals in Toys
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Toys must be safe. That is very clearly stated in the European Directive 88/378/EWG which stipulates the maximum permissible values of substances such as arsenic, lead, cadmium or antimony in toys. The amounts must be below the level which could be harmful for children. During the last few months, several cases were covered by the press where harmful amounts of heavy metals had been detected. With the growing media coverage of this problem, the insecurity of the consumers grows as well. Therefore, it is in the very own interest of toy manufacturers to prove by a reliable quality control the innocuousness of their products.
