Safety of light emitting diodes in toys.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasingly being used in toys. An assessment methodology is described for determining the accessible emission limits for the optical radiation from the toys, which takes account of expected use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of toys. Where data are available, it may be possible to assess the toy from the data sheet alone. If this information is not available, a simple measurement protocol is proposed.
Health Protection Agency, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RQ, UK.
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Higlett
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O'Hagan
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D002648:Child; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D004869:Equipment Safety / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020714:Maximum Tolerated Dose; D010988:Play and Playthings; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D012666:Semiconductors