BPA and phthalate free toys
BPA free toys
BPA is an abbreviation of Bisphenol A which is an organic compound used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
In 2008 concerns were raised about the use of BPAs in consumer products when a number of governments questioned its safety and this prompted many retailers to remove certain products from their shelves.
Further concerns came two years later following a report from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding BPA exposure to fetuses, infants and young children.
Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance and has banned its presence in baby bottles.
Toyella has a limited range of plastic toy products, but where a manufacturer commits to BPA free plastics we specify this on our product pages for those parents who are keen to source guaranteed BPA free toys.
Popular brands such as Green Toys and Goodbyn who provide toys or products that can come into contact with food and children's mouths are typical BPA free manufacturers.
Phthalates in toys
Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are used as plasticisers is plastics in order to increase the plastic's flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity. Like BPAs, phthalates are being phased out of many products in the United States, Canada, and European Union over health concerns.
Again, Toyella highlights on its pages where a manufacturer can claim the toy to be free of phthalates so concerned parents can order with confidence.
