Problem
PVC as an environmental hazard
Other Names:
Environmental impacts of polyvinylchloride Incidence:
Questions have been raised relating to the safety of soft PVC toys and teething rings which are put into the mouth by small children. Reasons for concern for children's health have been raised because of the release of phthalates, a chemical substance used as a plasticiser in such PVC toys. Phthalates can damage the liver, kidneys and testicles when ingested. On 30 September 1999 eight Member States adopted measures prohibiting the use of phthalates in toys which small children put in their mouth. The European Commission adopted a Europe-wide withdrawal of such toys from the market in November 1999.
Broader Problems:
Health hazards of plastics Related Problems:
Chlorine as a pollutant Aggravates:
Vinyl chloride exposure Strategies:
Campaigning against chlorine and its products Subject(s):
Environment → Environment Industry → Plastics
Societal Problems → Hazards
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST