High Levels of Phthalates Found in Toys by the Swedish Chemicals Agency
On August 26, 2011, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) announced that after testing toys available on its market, it found some toys contained phthalate levels far exceeding the legal limits.
The Swedish Chemicals Agency analyzed 22 inflatable toys used in water, including swimming rings, water mats, and beach balls. It was discovered that three of these products contained levels of Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) much higher than acceptable levels. Kemi has already informed the suppliers of these three toys and ordered them to immediately stop selling the related products.
Frida Ramström, the Chief Technical Officer of the Enforcement Division at the Swedish Chemicals Agency, stated that the retailers of these non-compliant products were from Sweden, but all the products were "Made in China." She also added that Kemi would be requested to analyze more toys for phthalate levels in the fall, including not only water toys but also soft plastic toys and Halloween masks.
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