Dodany: Feb 8, 2012

Od: wecfeu

Czas: 2:24

Slightly optimitic outcome of WECF press conference on toys safety at European Parliament this January http://www.wecf.eu/english/articles/2012/01/toys_conference_brussels.php Following a press conference and toys test on-site in the European Parliament organised by Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) end of January, WECF says there are indications that political will is increasing to enhance the European Toys Safety Directive. Despite the new Toys Safety Directive, many toys in the EU still contain a high concentration of hazardous chemicals such as phthalates, brominated flame retardants and heavy metals. Children in Europe are at risk of having retarded brain development or developing cancers later in life due to low-dose childhood exposure to hazardous substances, if the legislations on toys, pesticides, cosmetics and chemicals are not improved. WECF reports that there are indications that the Danish EU presidency is interested in reviewing the Toys Safety Directive, and that the European Commission is planning to revise the limits for lead in toys. WECF calls for toxic-free toys in Europe and highlights eight problems with the current Toys Safety Directive. However, there are indications that political will is increasing to enhance the directive but still we see many problems regarding chemicals in toys as unfortunately we have not heard any new measures taken by the industry.

Kanał: Nonprofit

Tagi: safe toys directive  toys  chemicals  project nesting  een veilig nest  environmental health  children 

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