A large-scale Brazilian study found dangerous levels of toxic metals in popular children’s toys, with barium and lead topping the list. Researchers used sophisticated lab methods to identify 21 ...

Letting children play with hand-me-down plastic toys could constitute a health risk. When researchers at the University of Gothenburg tested a large number of old toys and dress-up items made of ...

The Ecology Center tested 1,200 popular children's toys and found most contain toxins, such as lead, polyvinyl chloride, cadmium and arsenic, according to a report released today on ...

Watchdog group urges duty-bearers to ensure children's right to non-hazardous toys is upheld 27 November 2025, Quezon City.  As the National Children’s ...

Chemicals that pose risks to children’s health and development will now be banned from toys sold in the EU, introducing stricter safety requirements for manufacturers and sellers, including those ...

Parents urged to think P.L.A.Y. for developmentally-suited toys. 7 December 2025, Quezon City. Amid the Christmas rush, the EcoWaste Coalition echoed a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can't let toys containing toxic manufacturing chemicals remain on store shelves after a ban takes effect next week, a judge ruled Thursday.

Many of the older toys contained toxins. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any ...