Moves to improve toy safety to minimise carcinogenic and cybersecurity risk 

The European Parliament's lead on toy safety, Italian MEP Brando Benefei, has outlined proposals to ensure that toys sold on the EU market, including from third countries and online, are safe. 

Pressure is mounting for better safety regulation around toys in the EU, with the proliferation of online sales increasing the risk of defective or dangerous toys getting into the hands of children.

Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune was one of a range of lawmakers at EU level to say that some toy manufacturers and sellers are evading standards outside of the EU when it comes to safety and complying with the bloc's legislation.