Toxic Materials You’ll Be Shocked To Find In Toys

We will be wrapping up our safer holiday series soon. This week, we will look at chemicals of concern in toys. While some may think that the United States tests all chemicals for safety before they hit the market, unfortunately, that is untrue. This is one reason our nation needs more robust policies and reforms to protect us and future generations. To learn more about these efforts, click here.

Excerpt: It’s common for most of us believe that ‘someone’ is making sure toys are safe and toxin free, however this is not always the case.

In the US, toys are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC enforces basic federal standards that include sharp points or edges, small parts that children could swallow, and lead in paint. Unfortunately, toys are not tested for safety before they are put on store shelves for sale. The CPSC works in a reactive way, and toys are only recalled when complaints are filed.

What does this mean for parents?  It means it is up to us to use a critical eye when purchasing toys.”

Citation: Garcia-Toledo, A. (n.d.). Toxic Materials You’ll Be Shocked To Find In Toys. https://www.thetot.com/baby/toxic-materials-youll-be-shocked-to-find-in-toys/toys/