Percentage of analysed toys that exceeded the Russian regulatory limit for toxic metal content in soil
The study found that of the 569 products tested, 104 (18%) exceeded the limit for lead, 18 (3%) exceeded the limit for mercury, 45 (8%) exceeded the limit for arsenic and 75 products (13%) exceeded the limit for antimony. Seventy-five (13%) of these products contained two or more toxic metals, thereby increasing the likelihood of harmful impacts.
Year: 2013
From collection: Toxic metals in children’s products: an insight into the market in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Cartographer: GRID-Arendal