In Russia, not so long ago, weaving of bracelets from rubber bands has become popular. But not all parents, buying such a set for their children, know that they are putting them in danger.
When checking these rubber bands by the British company Daily Mail, almost 40% of flatates were found, which can cause various eczema, allergies and even cancer. are called substances that give plastic and rubber softness and elasticity.
In Western countries, the content of these substances according to the standard should not exceed 10%. In Russia, however, there are no such restrictions. In the EU countries, such rubber bands, with an excess of the value, are prohibited for sale.
Elastic bands for weaving bracelets appeared in 2012 and were released by Rainbow Loom. It was the rubber bands of this company that were safe for children. But at the moment, to reduce the cost of goods, kits of low quality have begun to be produced.
Quite often, sets of rubber bands began to be brought from China, where they do not have safety certification. Therefore, parents, saving on original sets, prefer cheaper counterparts and put their children in danger.
When buying sets of elastic bands for weaving bracelets, you should carefully read the label on the package. The existing EU inscription indicates that the product complies with safety requirements. This also applies to toys made of rubber or plastic.
