CASE purchased 50 toys randomly from shops in Singapore and tested them for pthalates and lead. The toys selected for the test included the following:
- Bright and/or colourful paint on the toy (indication of possible presence of excessive lead contents)
- Plastic toys that are soft and pliable in texture (indication of possible presence of excessive phthalates)
Note to self: Think we had better be aware of these 2 points when we buy toys for our kids.
According to CASE, out of the 23 toys that failed chemical tests, 16 exceeded the limit for phthalates, 3 exceeded the limit for lead, while 4 exceeded the limit for both phthalates and lead.
Here are the toys (photos from
CASE):
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