For children, Christmas will not be the same without gifts of toys. But parents are being warned of harmful toys for their kids.
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The Department of Health (DOH)–Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) is warning the public against harmful toys being sold in Baguio City especially that Christmas bazaars and trade fairs are mushrooming in and around the city.
DOH-FDA Cordillera head Dr. Erwin Baclig said several toys could be harmful to the health of children especially those containing harmful chemicals like lead.
Baclig said although they have not yet received report of such incident in the Cordillera, they are issuing warning to the public particularly the parents to buy safe toys from accredited and legal stores only.
Baclig said parents should always look for the FDA-accredited stickers and serial number on toys to be sure that it is safe from lead and other toxics.
The DOH also warns the public to buy only toys that are labeled "non-toxic" and to read the fine prints about the chemical contents to ensure these have no lead.
Toys that are very shiny and with paint that rubs off on hands may have lead, he said. He added that chemically treated toys did not pass the official process and documentation because mostly these are smuggled goods being brought here illegally. (SunStar / by Redjie Cawis)
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