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How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?

Video. How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?

Updated: 29/04/2025 - 18:31 GMT+2

Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.

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