The failure rate of Shanghai children's toys involving plasticizers is as high as 25%

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The failure rate of children's toys involving plasticizers in Shanghai is as high as 25%. Recently, the Shanghai Quality Supervision Department announced the results of the quality supervision and spot inspection of children's toy products, showing that 1/4 of the randomly inspected products were unqualified. Toys that come with children's products and some toys with play functions that may be used or misused for children's play have become new risk points. The Shanghai Quality Supervision Department’s special supervision and random inspection on the quality of toy products produced and sold in Shanghai showed that among the 80 batches of products inspected this time, 20 batches were unqualified, and the failure rate was as high as 25%. Items involving unqualified items include mechanical and physical properties (small balls, tips, protrusions, plastic bags or plastic films used in packaging or toys, round holes on rigid materials, etc.), electrical properties (heating and abnormal use, structure, marking, etc.), migration of specific elements, plasticizers, toy labels and instructions for use, etc., among which 8 batches of products involved plasticizer issues. 　　The quality risk warning for toys that come with children's products shows that among 97 batches of samples with toys as gifts, 15 batches of products have quality and safety risks. Risky items include small parts, protrusions, plastic bags or plastic films used in packaging or toys, logos and plasticizers. The measured value of phthalate compounds (plasticizers) in the head plastic sample of a doll toy reached 18.4%, significantly exceeding the national standard limit of ≤0.1% for children's toys. If exposed for a long time, it may affect the growth and development of male children. 　　The quality risk of toy-like products is also higher. Special risk monitoring conducted by the quality supervision department showed that 22 of the 100 batches of samples had quality and safety risks. In 9 batches of samples, phthalate compounds (plasticizers) were detected exceeding the limit specified in the toy standards. In 2 batches of samples, the migration amount of the specific element Pb was detected in the colored plastic film or colored paper exceeding the limit specified in the toy standards. If children are exposed to lead-containing toys for a long time, it may lead to high blood lead levels. 　　Experts point out that there are risks in toys and similar toys that come with bonuses. Consumers should be careful not to buy products without manufacturer information and try to choose products through * * Toy products with compulsory certification and "CCC" mark. When purchasing a product, pull the small parts on the toy with your hands to see if it is firm. If you find any small parts that have fallen off, do not use it for infants under 3 years old. Discard the plastic bag in which the product is packaged immediately after purchase to prevent children from suffocating when it is put on their heads. In addition, do not buy products that contain plastic materials that are too soft to avoid the risk of toxic plasticizers in the product.