Alert in Peru for “crying dolls” that can affect the reproductive system

Peru’s health ministry warned on Friday that some games called “Crybabies” (babies who cry) can affect the reproductive system For the presence of refined phthalates within the games that exceed the specified levels.

We have information on a bunch of games It can affect the health of childrenIt damaged her reproductive system due to the presence of the substance Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) at levels exceeding the permissible limits,” the ministry announced in a statement.

He noted that the alert was issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and published by the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi).

The Directorate General of Environmental Health and Food Safety (Digesa) has initiated health monitoring procedures in various toy marketing establishments, and according to the ministry, products with similar characteristics to the toys alerted by the OECD have been found.

Samples were taken for technical analysis To ensure that their use does not present risks to the health of the population,” the detailed statement read. In addition, the ministry stated that it is coordinating with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Indecopi to determine if the stimulant products match the toys identified during health monitoring procedures, In order to select the corresponding security measures.

to protect the population, Asking the public to ‘check their current health license given by Digesa during the purchase of games.

If acquiring the toys listed above, urge that you avoid handling and using them until you have verified that they are not toxic.

According to health authorities, prolonged or repeated exposure to a phthalate compound can affect the testicles of boys, as animal tests have shown that this substance may cause toxic effects on human development or reproduction.

EFE source

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