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Author: Yuan Shu
2020-08-10 20:00
Last update date: 2020-08-10 20:00The Hong Kong Customs today (10th) announced the results of a safety test conducted on baby headrests. It was found that the plasticizer content of a baby headrest exceeded the upper limit set by the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation by more than 4 times , Urge the public to stop immediately; if the merchant sells it, it should also be removed immediately.
The Hong Kong Customs announced the results of a safety test conducted on baby headrests and found that the plasticizer content of a baby headrest exceeded the upper limit set by the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation by 4.3 times. The picture shows the suspected unsafe baby headrest. (Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Customs)
Customs officers tried to buy six baby headrests from retailers in different regions for safety testing. The results of the government laboratory showed that one of the phthalates (a type of plasticizer) contained 4.3 times the upper limit set by the Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation.
According to the customs, after preliminary investigation, it is believed that the baby headrest comes from Taiwan. The customs officers took action last week and seized three baby headrests of the same style from a retail store. The case is still under investigation.
Customs: Long-term intake of plasticizers endangers children's health
The customs reminds the public that long-term ingestion of plasticizers may endanger children's health, including toxic damage to the liver, kidneys, reproductive system, and growth. Parents should take care to avoid exposing children to toys and children's products containing excessive plasticizers for a long time.
According to the customs, according to the "Regulations", it is illegal for anyone to supply, manufacture or import unsafe toys or children's products. Offenders are liable to a fine of 100,000 yuan and imprisonment for one year for the first conviction, and for each subsequent conviction they are liable to a fine of 500,000 yuan and imprisonment for two years.
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