According to the Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (RAPEX) of the European Council for Health and Consumer Protection, two notices were issued in 2010 regarding defective toys manufactured and sold in mainland China. The reasons for the recall included non-compliance with regulations regarding "plasticizer content," "rope length," and "small parts."
Polish authorities have ordered the recall and destruction of one mermaid doll made in mainland China. The reason given is that the toy's phthalate plasticizer content exceeded the permitted limits, potentially disrupting or interfering with the balance and function of a child's endocrine system, posing a significant health risk. This violates REACH regulations, which prohibit the use of phthalates DEHP, DBP, and BBP in all toys, and phthalates DINP, DIDP, and DNOP in toys that can be placed in a child's mouth.
Spain is recalling musical instrument toys made in mainland China because the pull cords on these toys are too long, exceeding 220mm, posing a risk of strangulation; furthermore, the composite paper and adhesives on the toys, as well as the fulcrums connecting them to the metal plates of the xylophone, can be easily separated and swallowed, posing a suffocation risk, and therefore do not comply with the Toy Directive and European standard EN 71.
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) stated that toys are now subject to mandatory inspection. Any imported or domestically manufactured toys that fail to meet inspection regulations are prohibited from being imported, manufactured, or displayed and sold on the market. To protect consumer rights and ensure the safety of children's toys, the BSMI has strengthened its inspections of the recalled toy series and is conducting a comprehensive market survey and inspection of similar products purchased from the market. Individuals who have purchased such or similar products are urged to report to the BSMI if they are concerned about whether these recalled products are still circulating or being sold in the market.
Regarding the detailed recall information published on the EU website, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has translated and published it on its website (http://www.bsmi.gov.tw) under the "Product Safety Information" section, urging consumers to pay attention to this information. For more detailed information, please visit the BSMI website or the EU website (http://ec.europa.eu/consumers).
—Source: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs
