Question

European Union has a permanent ban on the use of......... in toys.
A. Phthalates
B. Clay
C. Polycarbonate
D. Bisphenol

Answer 1

With regard to environmental issues different countries made different rules for the manufacturing companies to use and stop using different chemicals in their products.
The chemical which shows their adverse effect on the environment or on the human body should be banned by the government.

Complete answer:
1. Phthalates are the chemical that is widely used in the manufacturing of different types of toys, but the excessive use of phthalates shows many harmful effects on the human body, so it will become a serious health concern.
2. It causes damage to the reproductive system of both males and females and makes the person sterile or has a great threat to the reproductive health of the population.
3. Besides the reproductive damage it also carried out the problems of bronchitis asthma and other respiratory problems which cause Suffocation while breathing. As it also causes a mutation in the genetic material so the chances of cancer are also increased due to excessive use of the phthalates.
4. Due to the above problems the European Union permanently banned the use of phthalates in the toys.

So, the correct answer is “Option A ”.

Note: Clay is a kind of natural compound that does not have other chemicals so it doesn’t harm the health of the consumer. Polycarbonate is easy to handle and can be molded easily so it is the ideal material for the manufacturing of toys. Bisphenol is a chemical that is used in the manufacturing of certain types of plastics.