{"id":255620,"date":"2024-04-29T13:49:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T05:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/ecowaste-coalition-to-parents-pick-lead-safe-activity-toys-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T13:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T05:49:22","slug":"ecowaste-coalition-to-parents-pick-lead-safe-activity-toys-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/?p=255620","title":{"rendered":"EcoWaste Coalition To Parents: Pick Lead-Safe Activity Toys For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following the safety tips issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activity toys for indoor and outdoor use, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded the public to also select toys that are not coated with lead-containing paints.<\/p>\n

The group\u2019s reminder is in line with the Environmental Management Bureau’s (EMB) Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2016, which affirmed the strict prohibition on the use of paints with lead above the maximum limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) on toys and related products effective December 31, 2016.<\/p>\n

The prohibition applies to toys and children\u2019s products that may be found in homes, schools, daycare centers, public buildings, hospitals, parks, playgrounds, and other places frequented by children. <\/p>\n

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For example, indoor and outdoor playground equipment such as playhouses, playpens, seesaws, slides, and swings must not be coated with lead-containing paints, which sooner or later will chip and deteriorate, contaminating the dust and soil in and around homes, schools, and playgrounds. Lead-containing dust and soil are the major pathways by which lead in paint contributes to early childhood exposure to lead.<\/p>\n

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), \u201clead is especially dangerous to children\u2019s developing brains, and can cause reduced intelligence quotient (IQ) and attention span, impaired learning ability, and increased risk of behavioral problems,\u201d warning that \u201cthere is no known level of lead exposure without harmful effects.\u201d<\/p>\n

On April 24, the FDA, through Advisory No. 2024-0670, advised the public \u201cto practice caution when playing with activity toys in order to avoid any unintended injury,\u201d stressing that \u201cactivity toys are intended to be used under adult supervision at all times.\u201d <\/p>\n

The FDA further reminded parents and guardians of children to:<\/h3>\n

– Use play equipment properly. Select the appropriate play equipment for your child\u2019s age and skills.<\/p>\n

– Read the label and check the intended use, age grading, instructions for use, assembly, installation, and maintenance, and other warnings or cautionary statements.<\/p>\n

– Look out for entanglement hazards such as open hooks, protrusions, projections, and exposed bolts that can entrap a child\u2019s clothing.<\/p>\n

– Dress children appropriately for play. Avoid the use of long or loose clothing and accessories like necklaces, scarves, purse, hoods, and drawstrings.<\/p>\n

– Beware of openings and gaps that are large enough for a child\u2019s feet to pass through, but not their heads.<\/p>\n

– Ensure that the child is in a designated play area with a protective surface and enough room for movement.<\/p>\n

The FDA likewise reminded consumers to check on the product labeling of activity toys, which should be in accordance with the requirements of Republic Act No. 10620, or the Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act.<\/p>\n

To recall, the EcoWaste Coalition and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, released the report \u201cLead in Playground Equipment in the Philippines,\u201d which found 50 leaded play equipment in 12 out of 14 public playgrounds located in 10 cities and one municipality in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Multi-layered lead-painted surfaces were found to be most hazardous, with lead levels reaching up to 662,863 ppm.<\/p>\n

The said study led to the repair, repainting, or replacement of damaged play devices and the installation of new lead-safe playsets, for example, in Baguio City under the administration of Mayor Benjamin Magalong. <\/p>\n

For the protection of children who are most vulnerable to toxic exposure, the EcoWaste Coalition promotes industry compliance to toy safety laws and standards, as well as strengthened government compliance monitoring and enforcement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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