The Commission has called for more research

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Series Details 03/12/98, Volume 4, Number 44
Publication Date 03/12/1998
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Date: 03/12/1998

into the potential health risks posed by soft PVC in teething rings and other toys sucked by children. A spokesman said a recent Dutch study on softening agents known as phthalates was inconclusive, adding that the Commission would await the outcome of an additional risk assessment before deciding whether to act.

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