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In accordance with the provisions for the implementation of sectoral surveillance program of the Slovak Trade Inspection of the market of products intended for children under 3 years old, in its second phase, conducted SOI during May and June 2013 nationwide inspection operation toys intended for children under 3 years.
Were subject to control specific toys that based on their characteristics, function and purpose, are intended for this age group. This mainly relates to rattle pads, playing with toys attached, simple building blocks, puzzles, blocks, shape sorters, simple dolls, toys Padded, soft PVC toys and the like.
The aim was to verify compliance with the control requirements under the Act no. 78/2012 Coll. on the safety of toys, toys are correctly identified details of the manufacturer, importer, data identifying a given toy and depending on the type of toy and instructions handkerchief and instructions for use. Since toys are a '. for products handkerchief for which the manufacturer prior to marketing handkerchief affix the CE marking, the inspectors checked the SOI compliance with this obligation. To verify compliance intrinsic properties of toys with the requirements for their safety inspectors collected SOI sample, subject to sampling were particularly toys that children can pose a chemical risk, ie the risk of injury due to excessive amount of phthalates content; risk of suffocation caused by small parts of the content or the light from the toy department.
The number of species identified lack of value in euros CE marking Missing Missing 8 243.40 145.71 Manufacturers Part 5 The lack of identification of toy 2 11.98 Missing or warning. instructions Note 4 56.00 respectively. handkerchief instructions in a foreign language handkerchief 49 1 361.96 1 9.60 Lying consumer
As the results show, the group controlled toys intended for children under three years show no significant deficiencies in labeling data according to the Act on the safety of toys. Persisting shortcoming is still putting warnings and instructions in a foreign language. The findings confirmed that the seller often does not respect the obligation to provide the buyer with any information that the manufacturer, in the national language.
Imposed for deficiencies found by inspectors SOI measures to eliminate them. Total imposed a ban on sales to the corrections made on 44 kinds of worth 1,202.13 Euros. Controlled people have adopted voluntary handkerchief action handkerchief to remedy the deficiencies to 25 species in the value of 626.52 euros.
To verify safety and compliance with the required properties, inspectors collected a total of 19 kinds of toys. It accounted for 10 kinds of toys made of soft PVC (Friendly, book, doll) and found they contain phthalates. Another 9 kinds of toys (rattles, shape sorters, toy for towing, telephone) were tested handkerchief in order to determine whether they contain small parts which could be a source of choking if swallowed.
Exceeding the maximum permitted levels of phthalates were found in one species dolls. The seller has withdrawn the relevant species dolls on sale and in the form of a notice to inform consumers about PJ selling a dangerous product. The case is being investigated further to the trader who is responsible for placing a dangerous product on the market of the Slovak Republic. The presence of small parts which are released from toys testing, handkerchief accounting for small parts which fit entirely into the small parts cylinder, was also found in one species toys - Toy train with drawstring. handkerchief In the tensile test are released from it spotlights the commonly known habit of small children putting handkerchief things in the mouth, handkerchief a choking hazard. Distributor were imposed binding handkerchief instructions to withdraw the product from the market and inform consumers about the danger. In addition, the kit rattles 8 "Baby rattle set" one rattle in the shape of a crab did not meet the requirement of the shape and size and it is inserted into the child's mouth may cause choking. Voluntary action on the part of the person being checked the product was withdrawn from sale.
The unsafe products that pose a serious health hazard, SOI informed on its website, and after further investigation throughout supply handkerchief chains will be reported to the RAPEX system.
Inspection results have shown to improve the situation whether in the labeling, but also the safety of toys intended for children under 3 years. However, handkerchief the market still experiencing toys, which by their nature or purpose should be designed handkerchief for this age group, and manufacturers in order to avoid having to comply with stricter safety requirements, rather they labeled as suitable for children under 3 years. Toy Safety Act, however, prohibits the toy statements that contradict the intended use of the toy with respect to its functions, dimensions and characteristics. SOI will therefore pay special attention when checking the safety of toys just this group.
Status handkerchief of Privileges SOI SOI SOI SOI Organization Other Activities
In accordance with the provisions for the implementation of sectoral surveillance program of the Slovak Trade Inspection of the market of products intended for children under 3 years old, in its second phase, conducted SOI during May and June 2013 nationwide inspection operation toys intended for children under 3 years.
Were subject to control specific toys that based on their characteristics, function and purpose, are intended for this age group. This mainly relates to rattle pads, playing with toys attached, simple building blocks, puzzles, blocks, shape sorters, simple dolls, toys Padded, soft PVC toys and the like.
The aim was to verify compliance with the control requirements under the Act no. 78/2012 Coll. on the safety of toys, toys are correctly identified details of the manufacturer, importer, data identifying a given toy and depending on the type of toy and instructions handkerchief and instructions for use. Since toys are a '. for products handkerchief for which the manufacturer prior to marketing handkerchief affix the CE marking, the inspectors checked the SOI compliance with this obligation. To verify compliance intrinsic properties of toys with the requirements for their safety inspectors collected SOI sample, subject to sampling were particularly toys that children can pose a chemical risk, ie the risk of injury due to excessive amount of phthalates content; risk of suffocation caused by small parts of the content or the light from the toy department.
The number of species identified lack of value in euros CE marking Missing Missing 8 243.40 145.71 Manufacturers Part 5 The lack of identification of toy 2 11.98 Missing or warning. instructions Note 4 56.00 respectively. handkerchief instructions in a foreign language handkerchief 49 1 361.96 1 9.60 Lying consumer
As the results show, the group controlled toys intended for children under three years show no significant deficiencies in labeling data according to the Act on the safety of toys. Persisting shortcoming is still putting warnings and instructions in a foreign language. The findings confirmed that the seller often does not respect the obligation to provide the buyer with any information that the manufacturer, in the national language.
Imposed for deficiencies found by inspectors SOI measures to eliminate them. Total imposed a ban on sales to the corrections made on 44 kinds of worth 1,202.13 Euros. Controlled people have adopted voluntary handkerchief action handkerchief to remedy the deficiencies to 25 species in the value of 626.52 euros.
To verify safety and compliance with the required properties, inspectors collected a total of 19 kinds of toys. It accounted for 10 kinds of toys made of soft PVC (Friendly, book, doll) and found they contain phthalates. Another 9 kinds of toys (rattles, shape sorters, toy for towing, telephone) were tested handkerchief in order to determine whether they contain small parts which could be a source of choking if swallowed.
Exceeding the maximum permitted levels of phthalates were found in one species dolls. The seller has withdrawn the relevant species dolls on sale and in the form of a notice to inform consumers about PJ selling a dangerous product. The case is being investigated further to the trader who is responsible for placing a dangerous product on the market of the Slovak Republic. The presence of small parts which are released from toys testing, handkerchief accounting for small parts which fit entirely into the small parts cylinder, was also found in one species toys - Toy train with drawstring. handkerchief In the tensile test are released from it spotlights the commonly known habit of small children putting handkerchief things in the mouth, handkerchief a choking hazard. Distributor were imposed binding handkerchief instructions to withdraw the product from the market and inform consumers about the danger. In addition, the kit rattles 8 "Baby rattle set" one rattle in the shape of a crab did not meet the requirement of the shape and size and it is inserted into the child's mouth may cause choking. Voluntary action on the part of the person being checked the product was withdrawn from sale.
The unsafe products that pose a serious health hazard, SOI informed on its website, and after further investigation throughout supply handkerchief chains will be reported to the RAPEX system.
Inspection results have shown to improve the situation whether in the labeling, but also the safety of toys intended for children under 3 years. However, handkerchief the market still experiencing toys, which by their nature or purpose should be designed handkerchief for this age group, and manufacturers in order to avoid having to comply with stricter safety requirements, rather they labeled as suitable for children under 3 years. Toy Safety Act, however, prohibits the toy statements that contradict the intended use of the toy with respect to its functions, dimensions and characteristics. SOI will therefore pay special attention when checking the safety of toys just this group.
Status handkerchief of Privileges SOI SOI SOI SOI Organization Other Activities
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