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EU LAW RESTRICTS THE USE OF PHTHALATES
WHICH
- All toys or childcare articles should not contain greater than 0.1% bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalates (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) in a concentration by mass of the plasticised material.
- Toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children should not contain di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP),
- di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP) or di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) substances in a concentration greater than 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material.
WHEN
Effective throughout the European Union from 16th January 2007
WHY
Phthalates have been identified as reprotoxic (damaging to unformed reproductive organs), and children as developing organisms are particularly vulnerable to reprotoxic substances.
HOW DOES THE LAW EFFECT YOU
Phthalates are a class of chemicals which are the most commonly used plasticisers to improve the softness and flexibility of polyvinylchloride (PVC) plastics. For many years, PVC that contains phthalates (mostly DINP,DIDP and DNOP) has been widely used in the production of toys and children’s products.
HOW CAN SENSORY UK HELP YOU
Sensory UK fully understands the customers concerns in the use of plastics in the special needs environment, therefore has taken the initiative in introducing phthalates FREE plastics on all items listed below for the use of special needs products for children.
Our wide range of phthalates FREE special needs products include:
Sparkle flex harnesses UV sparkle harnesses Jumbo Harnesses UV mats,rods,tubes
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT
Toys and children articles are made to bring more joy and comfort to children and their families. Manufacturers and suppliers are obligated to implement the new EU regulation on phthalates. By taking this initiative, Sensory UK hopes to help others to encourage phthalates FREE plastic products especially in children’s toys and articles market.
Sensory UK offers a FREE advice service to anyone considering purchasing plastic sensory products