Banned In The US But Used In Chinese Toys
By Zhang Xuanchen |
May 28, 2011, Saturday
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CHEMICALS that may harm children's health and which are banned overseas are being used legally by Chinese toy makers, according to yesterday's Nanfang Daily.
A Chinese industry insider said phthalate, which is banned or restricted in children-related articles in the United States and the European Union, is widely used by Chinese manufacturers.
The chemical is used as a cheap softener in the manufacture of plastic products. Some researchers said it may cause hormonal malfunction, sexual precocity, aThe US banned its use in products for children under 12 in 2009. The European Union limits its use.
In China, there is no regulatory requirement governing its use in children's products.
This has led to rampant use by some profit-driven makers. According to recent findings by Greenpeace, phthalate was found in 21 out of 30 randomly selected items of children's toys and clothing sold in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
A Chinese industry insider said phthalate, which is banned or restricted in children-related articles in the United States and the European Union, is widely used by Chinese manufacturers.
The chemical is used as a cheap softener in the manufacture of plastic products. Some researchers said it may cause hormonal malfunction, sexual precocity, aThe US banned its use in products for children under 12 in 2009. The European Union limits its use.
In China, there is no regulatory requirement governing its use in children's products.
This has led to rampant use by some profit-driven makers. According to recent findings by Greenpeace, phthalate was found in 21 out of 30 randomly selected items of children's toys and clothing sold in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
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