In the framework of the implementation of the Chemical Substances Legislation, the Labour Inspection Department carried out a campaign to check toys and childcare articles available on the Cypriot market. During the campaign, 29 samples of toys were taken to check their Phthalates content.
Phthalates are substances classified as toxic for reproduction and are included in the restrictions of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (points 51 and 52). According to these restrictions, toys and childcare articles containing certain Phthalates in concentrations higher than 0.1% by weight in plasticised material must not be placed on the market.
Following laboratory analysis of the samples carried out by the General State Laboratory, Phthalates were detected in 12 out of 29 samples at concentrations higher than those specified in the legislation. The non-compliant toys are shown in the relevant table here.
The Labour Inspection Department informs the consumer public that it has already initiated a procedure for the immediate withdrawal from the Cypriot market and destruction of the non-compliant products.
For information the public can contact the relevant Officers at tel. 22405611, 22405637 and 22405609, as well as visit the website of the Labour Inspection Department.
Contents of this article including associated images are owned by PIO
Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or PIO
Source
Source[/P]
