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Endocrine Disruptors Found in Electric Vehicles for Kids

SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Phthalate plasticizer, which can hinder human endocrine systems, has been discovered in toy electric vehicles for children. The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) conducted an investigation into 12 different models of electric vehicles in the market, and found standard-exceeding levels of phthalate plasticizer in four of them. The four models were [...]

Children’s Goods Full of Noxious Materials

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Environment authorities have cracked down on toys, stationary and household items with more than permissible levels of toxic chemical materials and heavy metals. These noxious materials even can cause neuropathy among children, and the government ordered manufacturers issue recalls and stop selling the products. The Ministry of Environment announced that [...]