Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin - November 2021
EUROPE
New references of harmonised standards for toys
On 16 November 2021, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1992 of 15 November 2021 on harmonised standards for toys. This was drafted in support of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council which repeals the implementing Decision (EU) 2021/867.
New European initiative on Toy Safety Directive
On 5 October 2021, the European Commission launched the following initiative regarding the Toy Safety Directive: Protecting children from unsafe toys and strengthening the Single Market – revision of the Toy Safety Directive.
UFI code in case of accidental poisoning of children
In November 2021, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched an EU-wide campaign to increase awareness about the UFI (unique formula identifier).
New publication of UN Regulation Nº 129
On 22 October 2021, the European Commission published the last version of UN Regulation Nº 129 in the Official Journal of the European Union.
New version of Toy Safety Directive guidance document
On 22 September 2021, the European Commission published the new version of the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC explanatory guidance document.
FRANCE
New extended producer responsibility sections in the environmental code
The French Ministry of Ecological Transition has been working on the extended responsibility sector of the producer in consumer products. On 27 October 2021, it published an order laying down and defining:
UK
New guidance for products with small, high-powered magnets
In October 2021, the UK authority published a guide on the risk assessment of products that contain small, high-powered magnets.
U.S.
Direct final rule for infant swings
On 28 October 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule which updates the mandatory standard for infant swings.
Direct final rule for carriages and strollers
On 18 November 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule which updates the mandatory standard for carriages and strollers.
New labelling requirements for Premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes in California
On 6 October 2021, the governor of California approved the Bill No 818 - Solid waste: premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes.
CANADA
Labelling requirements Amendment proposal for Upholstered and Stuffed Articles
On 20 October 2021, the Quebec authorities published the proposed Bill 103 with the aim of repealing the Quebec Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Act.
Publication of Industry guidance for Corded Window Coverings Regulations
On 18 November 2021, Health Canada published the Industry guidance related to the Corded Window Coverings Regulations (SOR/2019-97). These regulations came into force on 1 May 2021 and Health Canada is prioritising the promotion of awareness, compliance with the Regulations and test method M22 for a period of one year from the coming-into-force date until 30 April 2022.
BRAZIL
New requirements for school articles
On 8 October 2021, Inmetro (Brazil’s Ministry of Economy/National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology) published the Ordinance No. 423 which establishes criteria and procedures for assessing the conformity of school articles. It is focused on safety through the certification mechanism, aiming to minimise the possibility of consumption accidents that endanger the health and safety of children under 14 years of age.
Europe
RAPEX (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities)
U.S.
From 21 October 2021 to 20 November 2021, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following 5 recalls:
