Brussels, 25/06/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 25 June, the European Commission set a strict limit of 0.1 mg/l (migration limit) on bisphenol A (BPA) in toys for children up to the age of 3 years and in any toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
The chemical compound BPA is used as a monomer in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics (PC), epoxy resins and other polymeric materials, as well as in paper-based products and has been recognised as having a toxic effect on the...