Baby Product Tests

What Tests Should Be Performed On Consumer Baby Products?

Babies are the most sensitive and needy creatures in the world. Not only are there visible environmental threats, but many products that are used as baby products, even if we cannot see them, can also pose a threat. Classified as consumer baby products; Daily products such as textiles, bottles, toys, pacifiers may contain harmful substances. For this reason, it must be tested and analyzed before being offered to baby use.

BABY PRODUCT TESTS

Bisphenol - A (BPA)

BPA is used in the production of certain plastics commonly used in food and beverage containers. However, even in small amounts, BPA can be harmful to babies.

Phthalates

Phthalates are chemical compounds that are often used to make plastics more elastic and durable. These compounds can enter the body through ingestion, breathing, or skin contact, posing a risk to infants and potentially causing adverse long-term health effects in adults. Phthalates content limit in children's toys or care products is 0.1 percent of DEHP, DBP or BBP phthalates.

Flame Retardants

To meet flammability requirements and reduce the risk of materials igniting, manufacturers add flame retardant chemicals to certain products. Some baby products that may contain flame retardants include floor mats, nursing pads, mattresses, chairs, and strollers. Although these chemicals slow down the spread of the flame in the event of a fire, they have negative health effects on babies and children. Examples of flame retardants to look for are TDCPP, TOCP, TCEP, TPP and TCPP

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound (VOC), meaning it is a harmful chemical that can evaporate easily. Baby hygiene products such as shampoo and soap may contain trace amounts of formaldehyde. Babies can have health problems if exposed to formaldehyde for a long time.

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