MEP North West candidate Paschal Mooney calls for higher toy safety checks

Posted on 18/05/09 by Paschal Mooney MEP Candidate for the North West, Paschal Mooney (FF) has called for higher toy safety checks on all toys entering the Irish market.
Last year, millions of toys had to be recalled across the EU after they breached safety standards.
"This is a serious health and safety issue and is a worry for every parent in the country," said Mr Mooney.
"Parents should be able to assume the product they buy is safe for their child to use.
"However, in many instances this has not been the case.
"Stores are quick to pull toys from the shelf if they in any way faulty, but we need to prevent this from happening in the first place.
"I don't have to stress the dangers associated with poor quality toys.
"The EU is currently strengthening and updating their system for checking that all toy imports coming into Europe comply with safety standards.
"The majority of toys are manufactured in China and the EU is working closely with the Chinese Government to improve and update its laws regulating the manufacture of toys.
"This is crucial in order to protect Irish parents and their children," he said.