Seoul finds harmful substances in 7 children's products
Products marketed for children 14 and older are drawing scrutiny after Seoul officials had safety concerns or found harmful substances in seven of 20 products tested. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that its testing found excessive levels of phthalate plasticizers, cadmium and other substances in sensory toys, stickers and keycap key rings sold through overseas online platforms and…
Seoul authorities have raised alarms over potentially hazardous substances found in seven out of twenty children's products marketed for ages 14 and above. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday that tests revealed dangerously high levels of phthalate plasticizers, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals in a variety of items sold both online and in local stores.
These products, primarily sensory toys, stickers, and keycap key rings, were not required to undergo mandatory certification as they were labeled for users 14 and older.
Three of five sensory products tested contained phthalate plasticizers at levels up to 164.2 times the standard set for children's products intended for ages 8 and older. One product's packaging was found to contain phthalates at 142.7 times the limit, while cadmium levels exceeded the maximum allowed by 1.5 times. Two additional items also surpassed safety thresholds in tests designed to assess leaching of substances from the products, with formaldehyde levels reaching 2.3 times the limit and methanol levels at 1.3 times the standard.
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