Health and safety warning for stationery shopping ahead of the new academic year

With stationery shopping accelerating as the new academic year approaches, important warnings have come from experts against risks that could threaten children's health. While inspections in the market intensify, product safety is meticulously tested in Turkish Standards Institution laboratories.

Safety Control Through Laboratory Tests

In tests conducted in Turkish Standards Institution laboratories, school supplies frequently touched by students are examined in detail.

Products such as water bottles, erasers, pencils, paints, and adhesives are checked for heavy metals and chemical substances harmful to human health.

Label and Age Limit Inspections

It is of great importance to pay attention to label information and age restrictions, in addition to the quality and safety certificates of products during stationery shopping.

Choosing products with intact packaging, no odor, and a clear origin is recommended for the protection of children's health.

Meaning of TSE and CE Marks

The TSE mark proves that products comply with relevant standards, while the CE mark documents that European Union safety requirements are met.

Experts particularly emphasize that families should choose reliable products bearing these marks.

Chemical Risks in Unlicensed Sub-Standard Products

Sub-standard, unlicensed products chosen for the sake of cheapness may contain heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic.

These products may also contain harmful substances that can lead to health problems, such as phthalates and azo dyes.

Dermatological Tests for Special Products

Products that come into direct contact with the skin, such as face paints and tattoo pens, must have passed dermatological tests.

Materials falling into the toy category, such as face and finger paints, are required to obtain a CE certificate in accordance with designated international standards.