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01/10/2013
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From: Brazil Agency - 12 hours ago
Agency of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - Operation Day of the Child , the National Institute of Metrology , Quality and Technology ( INMETRO ) , started today ( 30 ) to monitor the stores that sell toys in the state capital . The goal is to curb the sale of products without certification seal INMETRO . The tax also suppress the trade in illegal goods .
The Sahara , popular shopping area in downtown Rio , was one of the points visited by inspectors INMETRO for the simulation of an operation . During a visit to a toy store, the agents found on product packaging had the seal of compliance issued by the institute and in the toys contained classification indicative of age .
The chief of the Division of Supervision and Verification of Conformity INMETRO , Marcelo Monteiro , said parents should be aware when buying toys for children, as well as the risks of accidents , many products can bring long-term problems .
" Some information is required and prohibited some details , especially the contaminants we know that in the long term can cause cancer in children . So we have banned the use of these materials in the compositions . For example , phthalate [ chemical compound ] and heavy metals that are placed in high gloss paints : it in toys manufactured in Brazil or imported from any country , "he explained .
For Marcelo Monteiro , INMETRO 's mission is to prevent accidents and not expect them to happen to make arrangements. According to him , about 100 million products have passed the inspection last year , and 2 % were seized . " According to the law , a fine ranging from $ 100 to R $ 1.5 million can be applied to the property owner with irregular products . To calculate the value , use some criteria that are in the law , including the size of the establishment , the damage that can cause the product to the consumer , the profit that the manufacturer may have , "he said .
Operation Day of the Child goes to Friday ( 4 ) across the country . For complaints , INMETRO provides the phone 285 188 0800 .
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