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09.30.2015
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Claim HERE separated Inmetro's suggestions for a safe purchase for small
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The Children's Day is coming and therefore the Claim HERE News broke five tips for consumers to buy their presents without headache. The National Institute of Metrology Standardization and Industrial Quality - Inmetro - is responsible for product certification in Brazil, but either domestic or imported, for children up to 14 years, everyone should contain the Conformity Identification Mark.
Video: watch the solutions of the children when the toy is defective or delays
The seal, which contains the mark of Inmetro and the accredited body responsible for the certification process is the evidence that the product was subjected to the tests required by the Regulation. "It is important to note in the package the age group to which they are intended, as well as the content information, operating instructions, assembly and possible risks to the child. In addition, consumers should purchase products at points of sale legally established, never-the-counter, and require the invoice at the time of purchase, "said the Director of Conformity Assessment, Alfredo Lobo.
Certification is mandatory
Since 1992, toys certification is compulsory in Brazil. The requirement is intended to give confidence that the product was manufactured observing minimum safety requirements - a toy that does not comply with the regulation may contain, for example, toxic paint or component that infects the child's body.
The Inmetro seal is awarded after the toy goes through several tests carried out by laboratories accredited by Inmetro. It made the assessment of safety items such as impact and fall (sharp edges and sharp points); bite (small pieces that can be brought to the mouth); toxicity (metals and substances harmful to health); Flammability (Hazardous combustion in contact with fire); and noise (levels above the limits established by law).
To help in time of purchase, check out five recommendations relating to security:
1. Prefer a reputable store
Look outlets legally established, not in the parallel market. Tests made by Inmetro in non-certified products showed several irregularities such as: presence of heavy metals, phthalates (chemical compound), substances which become harmful to health when they are used above the limits set by regulation.
2. Certification Seal
Buy only toys containing the identifying stamp of compliance with the mark of Inmetro. The presence is required and indicates that the product before being placed on the market, was subjected to testing in laboratories and met the safety requirements.
The seal must always be visible on the carton, embossed or on a label affixed to the product. The same must contain the mark of Inmetro and the body logo accredited by the Inmetro certified.
All imported toy should also be subjected to testing in accredited or recognized by Inmetro laboratories, in addition to displaying the seal. The product should display all the information on the package, since the instruction manual should contain English text, and specify the raw information used in it.
3. Consider the age group
Select the toy considering the age, interest and the child's skill level. The age group that is intended to appear on the packaging, as well as information about the content, operating instructions, assembly and possible risks to the child, plus the CNPJ and address of the manufacturer. The information required on the packaging show the liability of the manufacturer or importer.
The toy must meet the age indicated. Some products intended for older children, may contain sharp parts or very small, which can break off and be swallowed or even inhaled, causing choking.
4. Ask invoice
At the time of purchase, require invoice, ticket box, receipt or equivalent that only legitimate businesses have. This simple habit may favor the consumer complaint in case the product is unfit for consumption and / or malfunction of it.
5. Playing together is also caring
As safe as it is the toy does not replace adult supervision, parents or guardians when using it.
Source: Inmetro
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