Quarter of cots ‘very unsafe’, says Dutch Product Safety Authority

Quarter of cots 'very unsafe', says Dutch Product Safety Authority

Dutch Product Safety Authority finds 25% of cots to be ‘very unsafe’. Deficiencies found present a risk of limb entrapment, head injury or choking hazard.

Toy safety: The EU moves to protect children from potentially allergenic fragrances in toys

Toy safety: The EU moves to protect children from potentially allergenic fragrances in toys

The EU has adopted rules for allergenic fragrances in toys. It extends the list of 55 banned fragrances in the Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.

Chemicals: EU takes action for safer tattooing inks and permanent make-up

Chemicals: EU takes action for safer tattooing inks and permanent make-up

Tattoo ink and permanent make-up: the European Commission has taking an important new step to protect EU citizens’ health from hazardous chemicals contained in mixtures.