TOYS AND CHEMICAL SAFETY
A THOUGHT STARTER
Prepared by: Forum Standing Committee Working Group
The information presented in this paper comes primarily from references and reports published in the industrialized world. Very little information is available from other countries. The situation in industrialized countries may or may not represent the situation in developing countries. The information from the industrialized world can provide valuable lessons learnt for everyone.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Potential Risks from Toys Linked to Chemical Exposures
Prevalence of Chemical Related Toy Injury – How Much Do We Know?
Approaches to Assessing Risks from Chemicals Used in Toys
Which Chemicals? Which Toys?
Case Studies
Actions for Toy Safety
Summary and Departure Points for Discussion
Design and Manufacture
Standards and Controls
International and General Considerations
Appendix I
Endnotes