Comprehensive survey on the use of plastic additives in toy products used in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plastic additives have adverse effects on human health. Children frequently use toys that contain various substances found in paints, plasticizers, and other materials, which heighten the risk of specific chemical exposure. Infants are particularly prone to chemical exposure through the "mouthing" behavior because of the possibility of placing toys in their mouths. Thus, this vulnerability should be considered during risk assessments of chemical exposure.

Methods

This study performed a comprehensive analysis of the chemical components in various 84 plastic toys including "designated toys" (toys that may be harmful to infant health if in contact with their mouths: Article 78 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Food Sanitation Law by the Minister of Health, Labor

SUBMITTER: Bekki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362670 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature