Two days ago, a series of measures have come into force stricter regulations for toy safety which are marketed in the European Union.
A large number of toys have some risk for children, therefore a more rigorous control by the authorities was essential to avoid dangers in children.
The new directive 2009/48 on the safety of toys in the European Union, aims to introduce more obligations and responsibilities to all the actors in the chain, from the manufacturer to the distributor, but also to the national control authorities.
New limits have been determined for the inclusion of certain toxic substances such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury or organic tin; and more stringent and general rules have been established for the maximum values of impulse noise and continuous noise emitted by toys.
It should have always been that way, but at least we have the peace of mind that with this new regulation, national governments have a responsibility to ensure that market supervisory authorities carry out the necessary controls at the external borders of the EU and within the community territory.
They will be able to detect and confiscate any toy that may pose a risk to the child.
Toys are the products with which our children entertain and learn, so it is essential that they comply with the strictest safety measures.
However, when buying them, certain safety recommendations must be taken into account, which are appropriate for the child's age and verify the labeling of the toys.
