Tests reveal that many toys still contain very high levels of poisons. Yet another study exposed that problem this week.
Some of the products listed as being of "high" concern are:
- High School Musical argyle belt: tested to have high levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic.
- Disney Princess Sandals: found to have high levels of bromine.
- Marvel Hot Rodz cars: high levels of lead.
- Cupcake clip watch: high levels of cadmium.
Researchers for the Ecology Center, a health-advocacy group based in Ann Arbor, Mich., tested the products and released their findings in a yearly report issued in time for the holiday shopping season.
Seven hundred products geared toward children have tested positive for high levels of toxic substances, including lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury.
Lead researcher Gearhardt said he thinks a "major overhaul" of chemical policies is needed to phase out the dangerous substances.
The study took place in the US, but distribution is worldwide for these toys - and others with the same risks.
Those governments that even bother to try to screen products for toxins are doing a poor job worldwide, and until that changes, all one can do is attempt to individually prevent exposures as far as that is possible.
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