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18/03/2015
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The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) performs, between 16 and March 20, Operation Easter, to supervise, in all states of Brazil, outlets that sell chocolate eggs containing gifts. During the action supervisory agents of Weights and Measures State Institutes (delegated bodies Inmetro) consider whether the toys offered as a gift, bearing the conformity identification label, which indicates that the product was certified.
The period will be inspected the constructive characteristics (cutting and piercing tips parties), the level of flammability, the toxicity index of the material and inks used in the manufacture of toys.
The initiative aims to curb the sale of illegal items, in order to offer consumers the assurance that they are buying only certified products and that if used correctly, will not offer danger. Establishments irregularities are found will have ten days to file a defense to the Institute and is subject to prosecution under the law, with fines ranging from $ 100.00 to R $ 1.5 million. Consumers can file complaints by Inmetro Ombudsman by telephone 0800-285-1818 or by e-mail ouvidoria@inmetro.gov.br.
According to the director of Conformity Assessment, Alfredo Lobo, you must ensure that the packaging of the product, which contains the toy offered, presents the following words: "WARNING: Contains toy licenses under the Brazilian System of Conformity Assessment."
Care consumers should have before purchasing the product:
• See if the package contains a sentence that includes, as applicable, the age restriction toy or a phrase that explains that the toy does not present age restriction;
• Be especially careful when choosing toys for children under three years and never give a toy with age restriction of a child under that age. Also, before offering the toy, check conditions and, if in doubt, do not allow your child to use the product;
• Be careful with the packaging as they may be as dangerous as an inadequate product;
• Strips, string, staples, plastic bags, cords or wires, commonly used in packaging, can cause physical damage in young children;
• Toys with chains, straps and cords more than 15 cm should be avoided to reduce the risk of strangulation.
Source: INMETRO
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