what chemicals are in a kids toy that pass customs?Why?
1121917
Haven't a clue!!!! Don't think that customs checks ANYTHING for toxic chemicals !!! Somebody SHOULD!!!! We'd probably ALL be healthier !!!!!!!
1888562
Staight from the company, these are made from PVC and polyethylene plastic. They claim they are phthalate free and BPA free. Many reviews reported an off-gassing smells out of the box. If these have a bad smell then something in the plastic is breaking down and releasing chemicals. I'm sorry to say, but if these are made with PVC then they are NOT SAFE. Maybe by US standards but I highly doubt they would pass in Europe. They may have been able to make the PVC without phthalates but they must have had to find a suitable plasticizer replacement. This replacement just isn't a known toxin YET. The same goes for BPA. A replacement has been found that is just as toxic so companies can use the replacement and label the product BPA free. Just remember where plastic comes from...petroleum. There is no getting around it. Plus, polyethylene terephthalate or PET (if that is the one they use) can leach a toxic heavy metal called antimony. Most problems occur with plastic as it ages which doesn't take long. So, do your homework and don't take the companies word for it! Stick with wood toys with water based paint.
984710
Best suggestion - go with Plan Toys, all sustainable, lead free, etc. and made in Thailand of natural wood. Do not trust the other brands.
180915
Amazon did something wrong which I never understand, it keeps changing the 3rd party vendor for same product. My order was purchasing from vendor "Sold by On The House and Fulfilled by Amazon". At this moment I see the same product is changed to "Sold by LOWCOSTFASTSHIPPING and Fulfilled by Amazon". I cannot comment this vendor of "LOWCOSTFASTSHIPPING". For the stuff I bought from "On The House and Fulfilled by Amazon", I have no idea of "US CPSIA and California Proposition 65 toy safety standards", but the product is 100% junk, it's not same as the regular rubber bands at all. It's some kind of debris cut from some plastic tube.
1601323
The colored seals you see in the picture are either a soft plastic or rubber and if I remember the packaging I think it said BPA free but I think it was talking about the stainless steel. If you're worried about the rubber or possibly sharp edges (someone else commented on possibly sharp edges) then I would remove the rubber bit and before giving them to your kids you can take the mold and plate off the stick ...this way the parts also don't go missing.
147038
The pieces are made of a pliable, rubber material that a little one might chew on, break off and swallow. Cute to play with, not made in the USA; wait till your kids are older to purchase.
423438
Considering that Baby Einstein has already had a toy recalled for toxic levels of lead (blue block in their Discover & Play Color Blocks), even if they aren't listing the toxins in their toys directly, they are a suspect company. One boy was suspected of being poisoned by these blocks when no other lead-containing items were found in the house. Besides, lead, PVC, and BPA (which you probably get more from in canned foods anyway) aren't the only toxins in toys and other household objects. Many have toxic levels of antimony, bromine, barium (Melissa & Doug has had two recalls in Canada for this), cadmium, arsenic and mercury. I mostly deny my kids the pleasure of putting any toys in their mouths excessively, but if you want to feel a bit safer about toys, try plugging individual toys/companies into HealthyToys.org or www.goodguide.com. You'll get a better feel for who has repeat offenses. I wouldn't trust anything a manufacturer tells you anyway. They have no intention of pulling dangerous toys or disclosing information unless they're forced to by law. Saying that, we own this toy, as it was gifted before we knew what we know now. The kids love to dance to it. I consider it hazardous for the kids to put in their mouths. I imagine it's not doing a lot of damage just being held. And it does play pleasing music :)
444532
Fisher Price is purposefully is silent regarding BPA in most/all of their products, which means they make no promises regarding the makeup of chemicals contained in the plastics used in their toys. For that reason, I stay away from all their toys.
1905478
Unfortunately we can not ship this product overseas as it contains hazardous materials.Thank You,Customer Service
1692489
I don't recall seeing the label with that information. However, you could contact the company where you purchased it & get the contact information of the company that made them, contact them & ask what chemicals are in it; then you can make an informed decision as to where you want to use them. That is a concerning statement, thank you for sharing it.
1007807
It may contain lead... shocking, most things do.... however the CPSC, Consumer Products Safety Commission, limits the amount that is an acceptable level to 100ppm (parts per million). Having worked in the toy industry, i can attest that this item has undergone product testing, and would not be allowed on amazon if they do not provide passing reports.Also, I saw that someone else commented that theirs stopped working shortly after purchase, and I must think it was just a faulty item. We've had ours for almost a year, its been used pretty much daily. 2 year old just banging on the keys and it is still going strong. The only thing is that now the mic is a little muffled, which honestly is not a bad thing .... It may contain lead... shocking, most things do.... however the CPSC, Consumer Products Safety Commission, limits the amount that is an acceptable level to 100ppm (parts per million). Having worked in the toy industry, i can attest that this item has undergone product testing, and would not be allowed on amazon if they do not provide passing reports.Also, I saw that someone else commented that theirs stopped working shortly after purchase, and I must think it was just a faulty item. We've had ours for almost a year, its been used pretty much daily. 2 year old just banging on the... » Read More It may contain lead... shocking, most things do.... however the CPSC, Consumer Products Safety Commission, limits the amount that is an acceptable level to 100ppm (parts per million). Having worked in the toy industry, i can attest that this item has undergone product testing, and would not be allowed on amazon if they do not provide passing reports.Also, I saw that someone else commented that theirs stopped working shortly after purchase, and I must think it was just a faulty item. We've had ours for almost a year, its been used pretty much daily. 2 year old just banging on the keys and it is still going strong. The only thing is that now the mic is a little muffled, which honestly is not a bad thing .... « Show Less
1500742
I really don't know. I would try contacting the company who manufactures this toy. Hope you get what you need.
937196
Based on the code on the toy we received (contrary to assurances otherwise on amazon's website) we determined the toy contained PVA. Amazon did give us a full refund and did not require us to return it ( that would have cost more than the toy was worth). It was disposed of in the trash.
22884
This toy is made of phthalate free PVC (completely non-toxic). All orders shipped by DGS Novelties are packaged in 100% discreet packaging with the return label only stating "Shipping Dept." There is no indication of what is inside the package. Thank you for shopping with DGS Novelties!
1553340
I think there are markers specifically for children that have to be non-toxic! I wouldn't use those that smell chemically either.
150290
It doesn't say anything on the box what the animals are made of. I would think that if it didn't have chemicals many parents try to avoid they would clearly say so. There was also a very strong chemical smell when we opened the box, but I put them outside and then washed them and the smell went away. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful..
634154
I can not answer your question. The item was on a child's wish list and sent out of the United States.