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"Following the large-scale safety recall of Chinese-made toys by the US manufacturer Mattel the European Commission is now taking stock of its product safety legislation, especially where imported toys are concerned. The European system of regulation in this area is solid enough, with RAPEX and the CE mark, but it needs to be strengthened.
The European Parliament is therefore going much further and, as part of its resolution on the safety of toys, wants to see adopted a common regulatory framework for the marketing of products and the surveillance of the markets. For me restoring consumer confidence and protecting the health of our children is an essential condition. In continuation of the REACH regulations, which impose strict controls on the use of chemicals in our consumer goods, I have therefore voted today for an unconditional ban on the use of any toxic substances in the manufacture of toys.
Moreover, in support of Amendments 8 and 6, I am in favour of a total ban on the use of dangerous phthalates in any toys that can be put in the mouth. The chemical safety of toys is not just a regulatory matter; it is also a hygiene issue and as such is vital for the safety of our children."@en1
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