I want to buy a toy for my child from Temu, but I’m worried it might contain harmful chemicals. How can I be sure it’s safe?

To lower the risk, look for toys that clearly show they meet well-known safety standards. 

For example, the EU's CE mark under the Toy Directive (2009/48/EC) includes EN-71-3 chemical testing, and the U.S. Children's Product Certificate under the CPSIA law does the same.

Don't buy anything that doesn't show these certifications in the description or on the packaging.

Consumer groups in Europe found that most Temu toys don't meet safety standards. 

Of the 19 toys they tested, 18 of them broke EU rules by having chemical dangers like phthalates up to 240 times the allowed limit.

Check Temu's "product safety alerts" page for recalls and warnings. 

For example, some plush toys have been taken back because the seams are coming apart and they could choke a child.

If a toy is on the list, you should stop using it and follow the platform's rules to get a return or a new one.

This is the information we have, but if you have more insights from your experience, please share in the comments.