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Toys that are sold in metropolitan supermarkets and on markets are fraught with threats. Every second toy, according according to the State Consumer Inspectorate of Ukraine, can cause serious problems with the health of the child. At the same time, leaders in terms of quantity substandard toys for sale are Kiev and Kiev region. What danger are children’s toys, and how to protect their a child from low-quality goods, writes “Browser”. Toys that poison and injure children “Bought a daughter bright pink ball. The baby played with him for two days, dragged in his arms and bit. As a result, a cough began. As soon as the toy is removed – the cough is gone. At first, the ball had a faint odor, which eventually became sharper “, – writes the mother of 4-year-old Nastya on one of the capital’s forums. “Near the subway bought a rubber hedgehog. After a few hours of playing with his son, he began to feel sick. When I licked the toy – it tasted bitter, “echoes her another forum member. There are thousands of such stories. After all, to Unfortunately, our intention is to create a holiday for the child by buying coveted doll or typewriter, often turns into problems with health. Imperfect legislation, existence illegal channels for the import of children’s goods and their extremely low quality makes harmless entertainment a real threat health, and sometimes the life of little Kievites. According to State consumer inspection of Ukraine, more than 60%, that is, every second of toys inspected by inspectors, recognized as substandard. “Speech it’s not just about the urgent problem of children’s health, but about bleeding. Since August 2012, we checked 255 thousand units children’s assortment of goods, mainly toys. Rejected state inspectorate 154 thousand, this is 60% of the total products, “said the head of the market surveillance department State Inspectorate for the Protection of Consumer Rights Sergey Kiyanichenko. And this only when checking wholesale suppliers, manufacturers and importers. If we also take into account the retail distribution network – the number of poor-quality toys jumps to 70%. “Where these additional 10 % are taken – one can only guess. We have an unscrupulous manufacturer, we work in bad faith Customs, or they get to our market through smuggling. Such the numbers suggest that there is an established system deliveries of such low-quality goods, “Kiyanichenko notes, adding that the leader in the number of substandard, if not dangerous for the health of children’s toys, Kiev and Kievskaya traditionally remain region. According to the State Statistics Committee, in 90% of cases, toys lead to mechanical injury: these are sharp cuts corners, barbs in poorly made toys. Often also cases of strangulation, in particular due to swallowing by a child small parts. In second place – poisoning by harmful chemical substances contained in toys. “Ingestion chemicals – the second largest cause of injury and occurrence of health problems of a child up to fatal outcomes. This is about 4-6% of cases. Another 2% is fire hazard. In other cases, they could not to determine in connection with which injuries were received, “states Yuri Mikhailov, head of the toy testing sector of Ukrmetteststandard. Toxic Toys: With Arsenic and Mercury Dangerous Statistics The All-Ukrainian Ecological Public Organization also announced “Mom-86.” In the framework of the international project “Chemical Safety representatives of the organization purchased toys for children in Kiev supermarkets, specialized children’s stores and natural markets 50 samples of toys – and sent them to the laboratory in Armenia, where a centralized study was conducted on the content of six toxic metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony, cadmium and chromium. The results were amazing: 38% of the toys contained toxic metals in a concentration significantly higher permissible norms. “Of the 50 toys purchased in Ukraine, 7 (14%) contain lead in the range exceeding the permissible values. 10samples (20%) contained antimony. Arsenic was found in 5 samples; 1 – mercury, 3 – chrome, 1 – cadmium. In 5 toys (10%) found more one toxic metal, “said the project coordinator at Ukraine Olga Tsyguleva. At the same time, despite the fact that more than 80% toys on the Ukrainian market – Chinese-made, participants of the project state: the danger of the toy does not depend on it “nationality”. Toxic toys have been identified among goods. domestic production. Do not buy toys near the metro and without shamrock According to statistics, a child plays with a toy about two hours a day. During this time, she loses up to 8 mg of her material. Therefore, it is possible that toxic substances can get into the baby’s body. Prolonged contact with the toy, containing, for example, antimony, can adversely affect thyroid gland – this substance inhibits its function, causes nasal bleeding, skin lesions, sexual dysfunction. Lead increases the risk of cancer, like arsenic. Chrome slows growth and increases blood cholesterol. Cadmium causes acute poisoning and affects primarily the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. Mercury has a similar effect. If regulatory authorities identify goods that do not comply quality standards accepted in Ukraine – they can be fined manufacturer or seller, prohibit the sale of dangerous toys or withdraw the entire batch. But checks the same State consumer inspection can conduct either according to plan or in response to consumer complaints. But complaints arise when a poor-quality toy has already brought certain harm. To prevent this from happening – better play it safe and adhere to several rules. At first, always require a certificate of conformity. Of course it is not always a 100% guarantee of quality, but its absence significantly increases the chances that you buy low-quality product. “In part 2 of article 50 of the Constitution it is written that this information cannot be classified by anyone. You owe provide this information. If you haven’t been provided with it, you you can sue even on the basis of this article only, because that this is the norm of direct action, “advises lawyer Alexei Shumilo. Also pay attention to the labels: there must certainly be product conformity mark – shamrock, state mark DSTU standard. The product type can also say a lot. “Necessary to choose carefully, not to miss the first one. If very bright color, pungent smell comes from the toy – why buy it? “- emphasizes the representative of the All-Ukrainian Environmental Public organizations “Mom-86” Olga Tsyguleva. Also not worth buying toys at the entrance to the subway or at the elemental market. After all, saved time and a few hryvnias can be too expensive.
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