Honest writing on pleasure

Phthalate-free is a useful label, but it describes one chemical group only. Here is what it does and doesn't tell you about a toy's material.

Medical-grade and food-grade appear on many toys, but the terms aren't a standard. Here is what they usually mean and how to check the claim.

The numbers on plastic packaging don't describe body-safe materials. Here is what recycling codes mean, and why they aren't a safety guide.

Some toy makers now use recycled or plant-based materials. Here is what those terms mean and how to check the claim.