Consumer Products | Bimonthly bulletin | September 2021

Appendix C to Annex II of the TSD

Specific limit values for chemicals used in toys intended for use by children under 36 months or in other toys intended to be placed in the mouth adopted in accordance with Article 46(2)

Substance

CAS No

Limit value

Aniline

62-53-3

30 mg/kg after reductive cleavage in textile toy material and leather toy material

10 mg/kg as free aniline in finger paints

30 mg/kg after reductive cleavage in finger paints

Entry Nº

Substance name

Conditions³

Effective Date³

68

C9-C14 PFCAs¹, their salts and C9-C14 related substances²

¹ Linear and branched perfluorocarboxylic acids of the formula CnF2n+1-C(= O)OH where n = 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

² Any C9-C14 PFCA-related substance having a perfluoro group with the formula CnF2n+1- directly attached to another carbon atom, where n = 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

Any C9-C14 PFCA-related substance having a perfluoro group with the formula CnF2n+1- that it is not directly attached to another carbon atom, where n = 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 as one of the structural elements.

The following substances are excluded from this designation:

• CnF2n+1-X, where X = F, Cl, or Br where n = 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14, including any combinations thereof,
• CnF2n+1-C(= O)OX' where n> 13 and X'=any group, including salts.

Shall not be manufactured or placed on the market as substances on their own

25 February 2023

Shall not be used or placed on the market in:

     a) Another substance, as a constituent

     b) A mixture

     c) An article

EXCEPTION:

• The concentration in the substance, mixture or article is < 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or < 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.

Some derogations include, within others:

• The concentration limit shall be 10 ppm for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs, their salts and C9-C14 related substances where they are present in a substance to be used as transported isolated intermediate for the manufacturing of fluorochemicals with a perfluoro carbon chain length equal to or shorter than six atoms.

25 February 2023

This deadline changes depending on the use. Main applications include, within others:

4 July 2023: Textiles or oil-repellence and water-repellence for the protection of workers from dangerous liquids that comprise risks to their health and safety.

4 July 2025: Invasive and implantable medical devices.

25 August 2028: Can coating for pressurised metred-dose inhalers.

31 December 2023: Semiconductors on their own and/or semiconductors incorporated in partially finished electronic equipment. For semiconductors used in spare or replacement parts for finished electronic equipment placed on the market before 31 December 2023, it shall apply from 31 December 2030.

Nº

Substance name

EC number

CAS number

Reason for inclusion

Examples of use(s)

1

2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers

-

-

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c)) 

Cleaning agents, cosmetics, in scented articles, polishes and wax blends.

2

Orthoboric acid, sodium salt

237-560-2

13840-56-7

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c)) 

Not registered under REACH. May be used as solvent and corrosion inhibitor.

3

2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane1,3-diol (BMP);

2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative/3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1-propanol (TBNPA);

2,3-dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA)

221-967-7;

253-057-0;

202-480-9

3296-90-0;

36483-57-5;

1522-92-5;

96-13-9

Carcinogenic (Article 57 (a)) 

BMP: Manufacture of polymer resins and in one component foam (OCPF) application.

TBNPA: Polymer production manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion and as an intermediate.

DBPA: Registered as an intermediate.

4

Glutaral

203-856-5

111-30-8

Respiratory sensitising properties (Article 57(f) - human health)

Biocides, leather tanning, x-ray film processing, cosmetics.

5

Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) UVCB substances consisting of more than or equal to 80% linear chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17

-

-

PBT (Article 57 (d)) vPvB (Article 57 (e))

Flame retardants, plasticising additives in plastics, sealants, rubber and textiles

6

Phenol, alkylation products (mainly in para position) with C12-rich branched alkyl chains from oligomerisation, covering any individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (PDDP)

-

-

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c)) Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 (f) - human health and environment)

Preparation of lubricant additive materials and of fuel system cleaners.

7

1,4-dioxane

204-661-8

123-91-1

Carcinogenic (Article 57 (a)) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on the environment (Article 57 (f) -environment) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on human health (Article 57 (f) –human health)

Solvent.

8

4,4'-(1-methylpropylidene)bisphenol

201-025-1

77-40-7

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 (f) - human health and environment)

Not registered under REACH. May be used in manufacture of phenolic and polycarbonate resin.

Summary of the Most Recent Updates

Date

Subject

Link

18/08/2021

Updated guidance on registration

The new version of the guidance supports companies with their registration obligations, including how to calculate the tonnage band and determine when they need to update their REACH registrations.

For more information, visit the ECHA’s website here

11/08/2021

Intention to restrict medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) submitted

ECHA has submitted an intention to restrict the manufacturing, use or placing on the market of medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) on 26 July 2021, for submission on 15 July 2022.

For more information, visit the ECHA’s website here

28/07/2021

General Court decision on D4, D5 and D6

The General Court has fully supported ECHA's arguments in the assessment leading to the identification of the three siloxanes as substances of very high concern (SVHCs) based on their persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic as well as very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties (PBT/vPvB).

Therefore, the General Court has fully supported the restriction of D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetics products applied since February 2020.

Judgment T-519/18 on the identification of the three siloxanes as SVHC can be consulted here.

Judgment T-226/18 on the restriction of D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetics products can be consulted here.

21/07/2021

Intention to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) submitted

Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted an intention to restrict the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (EC/CAS -) on 15 July 2021.

PFAS are a large family of thousands of man-made chemicals that are widely used throughout society (e.g. in textiles, electronics, food contact materials, medical devices, etc.). ECHA expect to receive their restriction proposal by 15 July 2022.

For more information, visit the ECHA’s website here

Summary of the Most Recent Updates

Date

Subject

Link

11/08/2021

Revision of EU legislation on hazard, classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals

The European Commission has launched a consultation on the revision of the CLP legislation. The objective is to improve and simplify the existing CLP requirements.

The deadline for comments is 15 November 2021.

For more information, visit the European Commission website here

17/06/2021

Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2020/217 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, CLP Regulation

Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2020/217 can be consulted here

Category I (Dry, brittle,
powder-like
or pliable)

Category II (liquid or sticky)

Category III (Scraped-off)

2250 mg/kg (instead of 5625 mg/kg)

560 mg/kg (instead of 1406 mg/Kg)

28130 mg/kg (instead of 70000 mg/Kg)

Substance

Type of toy material

Limit

Formaldehyde Migration limit

Polymeric toy material

1,5 mg/L

Formaldehyde Emission limit

Resin-bonded wood toy material

0,1 ml/m3

Formaldehyde content limit

Textile toy material

30 mg/kg

Leather toy material

Paper toy material

Water-based toy material

10 mg/kg

Summary of the Most Recent Updates

Date

Subject

Link

31/08/2021

Guidance on UK REACH approach to prioritisation of substances to be included in Annex XIV

HSE has published guidance on the approach it takes to identify priority substances for inclusion in Annex XIV.

Guidance can be consulted here

03/08/2021

Updated guidance on lead registrants

The guidance on the main responsibilities of lead registrants has been updated.

For more information visit HSE´s website

03/08/2021

List of UK REACH authorisations

This list contains adopted opinions granted for UK REACH authorisations and in-progress applications

List of UK REACH authorisations can be consulted here

03/08/2021

28^th October: Deadline for Downstream user import notification (DUIN)

28^th of October is the deadline to submit a notification to the Agency regarding the substances that GB-based downstream users or distributors under EU REACH wish to continue importing into the GB from the EU and benefit from extended registration deadlines.

In addition, GB-based Only Representatives appointed by Non-GB suppliers can also submit DUIN notifications to the HSE.

For more information visit the HSE website

29/07/2021

Publication of GB MCL technical reports

GB mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) technical reports are independent scientific evaluations that set out whether there is adequate scientific evidence to support a new or revised GB MCL of a substance and what this should be.

At the time of publication, the classification and labelling proposed in these technical reports have not been adopted in Great Britain.

GB MCL publication table can be consulted here

27/07/2021

The REACH etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations are made under the excision of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

The REACH etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021 can be consulted here

08/07/2021

Updated GB MCL list

The GB mandatory classification and labelling list has been corrected for several transcription errors. It also includes some notes clarifying the application dates for substances listed in the 14^th and 15^th ATP to the EU CLP Regulation published and entered into force before 31 December 2020 (the end of the transition period).

Updated GB MCL list (version 1.1) can be consulted here

Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations: SOR/2021-148

Methods

(reference and title)

ASTM D6007

Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber. ASTM D6007

ASTM E1333

Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber.

Scope of composite wood and requirements

Composite Wood Panels and Laminated Products

Composite Wood Panel Made with a No-added-formaldehyde Resin

Composite Wood Panel or Laminated Product Made with an Ultra-low-emitting-formaldehyde Resin

For hardwood plywood

0.05 ppm

0.05 pp

for hardwood plywood or a laminated product,

0.05 ppm

For particleboard,

0.09 ppm

0.06 ppm

0.08 ppm

For medium-density fibreboard,

0.11 ppm

0.06 ppm

0.09 ppm

For thin

medium-density fibreboard,

0.13 ppm

0.06 ppm

0.11 ppm

For a laminated product,

0.05 ppm

N.A.

N.A.

For all types of composite wood panels

N.A.

0.04 ppm for 90% of the results of the 13 tests referred to in subsection (2) and performed in accordance with subsection 8(1).

N.A.

For the following types of composite wood panels and laminated products for 90% of the results of the 26 tests referred to in subsection (2) and performed in accordance with subsection 8(1):

N.A.

N.A.

i) For particleboard, 0.05 ppm,

ii) For medium-density fibreboard, 0.06 ppm, and

iii) For thin medium-density fibreboard, 0.08 ppm.

Notification number

Countries

Title

G/TBT/N/EU/826

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

The purpose of this draft proposal for an adaptation to technical progress of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation) is to amend Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation, by introducing new and revised entries for the harmonised classification and labelling of 56 substances and by deleting one entry.

G/TBT/N/EU/822

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in other discharge lamps for special purposes

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury with reliable substitutes in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/821

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHs Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in metal halide lamps

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/820

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in other high-pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/819

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in high-pressure sodium (vapour) lamps with improved colour rendering index for general lighting purposes

The exemption is renewed as concerns entry 4 (b)-I as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this entry cannot currently be ensured. The exemption is revoked as concerns entries 4 (b)-II and 4(b)-III as the conditions for the exemption are no longer fulfilled (namely the substitution of mercury in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption is scientifically and technically practicable).

G/TBT/N/EU/818

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in other low-pressure discharge lamps

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/817

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps for special purposes

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/816

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for mercury in fluorescent lamps for other general lighting and special purposes

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/815

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in non-linear tri-band phosphor lamps

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/814

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes

The exemption is not renewed as the conditions for the exemption are no longer fulfilled (namely the substitution of mercury in the lamps categories concerned by this exemption is scientifically and technically practicable).

G/TBT/N/EU/813

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes < 30 W with a lifetime equal to or above 20 000 h

The exemption is not renewed as the conditions for the exemption are no longer fulfilled (namely the substitution of mercury in the lamps categories concerned by this exemption is scientifically and technically practicable).

G/TBT/N/EU/812

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for special purposes

The exemption is to be renewed as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamp categories concerned by this exemption cannot currently be ensured.

G/TBT/N/EU/811

Europe

Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Annex III to RoHS Directive as regards an exemption for the use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes

The exemption is not renewed as the conditions for the exemption are no longer fulfilled (namely the substitution of mercury in the lamps categories concerned by this exemption is scientifically and technically practicable).

G/TBT/N/AUS/134

Australia

Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.

Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the importation and exportation of elemental mercury;
• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacturing, importation and exportation of certain mercury-containing products in Australia, and the importation and exportation of elemental mercury;
• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacturing, importation and exportation of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Type of risk

Number of alertse

Notes

Injuries

4

Children's bed

The construction of the children bed is not stable enough and during normal play (when jumping) of the child, it may break and lead to injury. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 1725.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Death or injuries

1

Drawer Chests: They are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards. They do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-19. 

1

Drawer Chests: They are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards. They do not comply with the performance requirements of the voluntary industry standard ASTM F2057-14. 

CEN

Reference

Title

Date of withdrawal

(*)

Supersedes

EN ISO 19818-1:2021

Eye and face protection - Protection against laser radiation - Part 1: Requirements and test methods (ISO 19818-1:2021)

2024-06-30

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Health risk/ other

32

Particle filter mask

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient and the total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient.

It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with EN 149.

1

Particle filter mask

The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body.

It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with EN 149.

1

Gloves

The rubber of the glove is too permeable. Consequently, contaminated fluids could pass through the gloves, increasing the risk of infection.

It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.

Injuries

2

Helmet

The impact absorption capacity is insufficient. It does not comply with the Regulation ECE 22-05.

Date

Reference

Title

30/06/2021

COM/2021/346 final

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Directive 87/357/EEC and Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

30/06/2021

SWD/2021/169 final

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Accompanying the document Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Directive 87/357/EEC and Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

01/07/2021

ST 10381 2021 INIT

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Directive 87/357/EEC and Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Reference

Title

prEN ISO 4484-1

Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources. Part 1: Determination of fibre loss from fabrics during washing

prEN ISO 4484-2

Textiles and textile products - Microplastics from textile sources - Part 2: Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of microplastics (ISO/DIS 4484-2:2021)

prEN ISO 4484-3

Textiles and textile products — Microplastics from textile sources — Part 3: Measurement of collected material mass released from textile end products by domestic washing method

CEN

Reference

Title

Date of withdrawal

(*)

Supersedes

EN ISO 1833-22:2021

Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis - Part 22: Mixtures of viscose or certain types of cupro or modal or lyocell with flax fibres (method using formic acid and zinc chloride) (ISO 1833 22:2020)

EN ISO 10195:2021

Leather - Chemical determination of chromium(VI) content in leather - Thermal pre-ageing of leather and determination of hexavalent chromium (ISO 10195:2018)

2022-02-28

EN ISO 22517:2021

Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of pesticide residues content (ISO 22517:2019)

2022-02-28

EN ISO 20743:2021

Textiles - Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products (ISO 20743:2021)

2021-12-31

EN ISO 20743:2013

EN IEC 63203-204-1:2021

Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 204-1: Electronic textile - Test method for assessing washing durability of leisurewear and sportswear e-textile systems

2024-06-15 

EN ISO 16181-2:2021

Footwear - Critical substances potentially present in footwear and footwear components - Part 2: Determination of phthalate without solvent extraction (ISO 16181-2:2021)

2022-01-31

CEN ISO/TS 16181:2011

Reference

Title

Date of Availability (**)

Supersedes

CEN/TR 15990:2021

Data sheets - Footwear tests materials and test adhesives

2021-06-30

CEN/TR 15990:2010/AC:2010
CEN/TR 15990:2010

Countries

Notification number

Title

Portugal

2021/467/P

Draft Decree-Law on leather authenticity

The draft is to create a harmonised definition of the term “leather” and to establish the conditions for its use, contributing to fair competition between economic operators and an informed choice by consumers.

Reference

Title

ASTM D2062 - 03(2021) 

Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers

ASTM D204 - 02(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads

ASTM D4849 - 21

Standard Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers

ASTM F1912 - 21

Standard Specification for Safety of Bean Bag Chairs and Bean Bag Chair Covers

Reference

Title

FZ/T 73005-2021

Low wool content blend and wool like knitting goods

FZ/T 73009-2021

Cashmere knitting goods

FZ/T 73018-2021

Wool knitting goods

FZ/T 73067-2020

Touch cool feeling knitted clothing

GB/T 40270-2021

Textiles-General technical requirements based on consumer experience

Date

Country

News

09/06/2021

Israel

Furs ban in Israeli fashion industry

Israeli Minister of Environmental Protection published an amendment to the Wildlife Protection Law which forbids the usage of furs in the fashion industry in Israel. In this amendment, fur refers to animal skins that include hair.  The  ban on the sale of fur goes into effect in December 2021

30/06/2021

India

New date for footwear quality control

On 30^th  June 2021, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India published several amendments (S.O. 2645(E), S.O. 2646(E) and S.O. 2647(E)) related to footwear quality control, including a change to effective date, because of  the public interest. The new effective date for all these amendments related to footwear is 1^st  July 2022.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemicals

2

Clothing, textiles and fashion items
The leather in the product contains chromium VI. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Clothing, textiles and fashion items
The product contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP). It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment and REACH Regulations.

Choking

4

Children’ s clothing set
The small decorative elements glued onto the blouse easily become detached and a child might put these into their mouth and choke on them. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive.

Injuries

6

Children’ s clothing
The product bears long cords in the waist area. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 14682.

Strangulation

6

Children' s clothing
The product has drawstrings with free ends in the hood. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 14682.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Chemicals

2

Clothing, textiles and fashion items
The leather in the product contains chromium VI. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Clothing, textiles and fashion items
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). It does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Choking

4

Clothing, textiles and fashion items
The small decorative elements on the product (the pebbles glued) can be easily detached. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive.

Injuries

1

Children’ s clothing
The product has long functional cords in the waist area. It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 14682.

Hazard

Number of alerts

Notes

Burn injuries

8

The children’s nightgowns and robes fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.

Choking

1

Sandals

A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal’s ankle strap.

Fire

3

Rugs

It fails to meet the federal flammability standard for carpets and rugs.

Hazard

Number of alerts

Notes

Burn

2

Children’s pyjamas
They fail to meet the federal flammability standards.

Choking

1

Sandals
A plastic rivet can detach from the sandal’s ankle strap.

Fire

3

Rugs
It fails to meet the federal flammability standard for carpets and rugs.

CENELEC / CEN

Reference

Title

Date of Withdrawal (*)

Supersedes

EN 17191:2021

Children’s Furniture - Seating for children - Safety requirements and test methods

2022-01-31

EN 16890:2017+A1:2021

Children's furniture - Mattresses for cots and cribs - Safety requirements and test methods

2021-12-31

EN 13209-1:2021

Child care articles - Child carriers - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 1: Framed back carrier

2022-07-31

EN 13209-1:2004

Reference

Title

Date of Availability (**)

Supersedes

CEN/TR 15371-2:2021

Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series

2021-07-14

EN IEC 63056:2020/AC:2021-07

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems

2021-07-09

CEN/TR 15071:2020/AC:2021

Safety of toys - National translations of warnings and instructions for use in the EN 71 series

2021-08-11

Date

Entity

Comments

29/07/2021

ANSES (France)

Keep water beads out of the reach of children

Information about the risk of swallowing water beads which can be found in toys for young children.

09/08/2021

EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)

Safety assessment of the substance silver nanoparticles for use in food contact materials

24/06/2021

ANSES (France)

Keep objects containing magnetic balls out of the reach of children!

Information about the risk of swallowing magnetic balls which can be found in toys for young children.

Reference

Title

Type

NF EN 14988 + A1: 2020

February 2020 “High chairs for children”

New version

NF EN 13210 -1

November 2020 “Harnesses and leashes for walking for children”

New version

NF EN 13210-2

November 2020 “Harnesses equipped with backpacks and walking leashes for children”

New version

NF D60-300-4

December 2019 “Children's furniture - Domestic use - Part 4: Requirements and test methods for beds without a carrycot”

New version

NF EN 15918 + A2

May 2018 “Cycles - Trailers for cycles - Safety requirements and test methods”.

New standard

Note:

• The standards adopted by the national standardisation institutes of the Member States of the European Union and of the States party to the agreement establishing the European Economic Area or of Turkey, transposing the corresponding European standards, are recognised as equivalent.
• Seats and cradles relating to restraint systems for children transported on board motor vehicles, are also subject to decree n ° 91-1292 when they are used outside a vehicle as a deckchair or bassinet.

Reference

Title

ASTM F2088 - 21

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant and Cradle Swings

ASTM F833 - 21

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers

Region

Reference

Title

Australia/ New Zealand

AS/NZS 8124.1:2019

Safety of Toys - Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties (including amendments 1 and 2)

Europe

EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018

Safety of Toys - Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

International

ISO 8124.1:2018

Safety of Toys - Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties (including amendments 1 and 2)

America

ASTM F963-17

Consumer Safety Application for Toy Safety.

Date

Requirements

Up to 11 June 2022

The Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020 

or

Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2010 (Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children's Projectile Toys).

From 12 June 2022

The Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020

Title

Effective date

Ordinance No. 302 of July 12, 2021 on approving the Technical Quality Regulation and the Conformity Assessment Requirements for Toys - Consolidated.

14/07/2021

Ordinance No. 301 of July 12, 2021 on approving the Conformity Assessment Requirements for Pacifiers - Consolidated

16/07/2021

Notification number

Countries

Title

G/TBT/N/EU/832

Europe

Draft Commission Regulation refusing to authorise a health claim made on foods and referring to children's development and health

G/TBT/N/PER/132

Peru

Draft Health Standard regulating bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings used in packaging for foods for infants and young children.

G/TBT/N/AUS/134

Australia

Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.

Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the import and export of elemental mercury;
• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia; and the import and export of elemental mercury;
• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

G/TBT/N/ISR/1212

Israel

SI 6558 part 1 - Jewellery safety: Children's jewellery - Safety requirements

This draft standard revision adopts the American Standard ASTM F2923 - 20 dealing with the safety requirements for children's jewellery.

Date

Country

News

16/06/2021

Thailand

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry published a regulation on the teat products which indicate that the standard TIS 1025-2562 (2019) for pacifiers is mandatory.

It indicates materials, construction, performance, packaging and product information requirements.

07/06/2021

India

The Indian’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the Order  S.O.2166(E) - the Plugs and Socket-Outlets and Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Quality Control) Order, 2021.

Type of risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Burns

1

Children's fancy dress costume:

The fancy dress costume is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2.

1

Costume

1

Electric Toy

Burns, Cuts, Injuries

1

Toy tent

The tent material is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. Furthermore, the tent's frame is not sufficiently stable and can break when using the product. It has sharp edges. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.

Chemical

1

Set of plastic balls

They contain an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). They do not comply with the REACH Regulation.

5

Plastic toys 

The toy contains an excessive amount of  bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-isonylephthalate (DINP),  diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and the flame retardant tris(2-chlor-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP). It does not comply with Toy Safety Directive nor with REACH

1

Finger paint set

There is an excessive migration of lead in the white paint and the red and green finger paints release an excessive amount nitrosamines , among which n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) is included.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the EN 71-3 and EN 71-12.

Chemical, Damage to hearing

1

The product’s plastic contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]anthracene (BaA).  Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Chemical, Damage to sight

1

Balloons

The rubber of the red balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances, which generate nitrosamines. The design of the safety goggles is inappropriate to protect against droplets. 

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-4 and EN 71-12.

Choking

7

Small parts. Does not comply with EN 71-1

Choking, Suffocation

1

Small parts may easily detach from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. It does not comply with the regulations on the safety of toys and EN 71-1.

Entrapment

1

Playground with slide and swing

It has accessible holes which may cause entrapment of fingers when the body of the child is in a forced movement (close to the starting section of the slide).

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71.

Entrapment,  

Injuries

2

The product has accessible openings and accessible holes, in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8.

1

Play frame with slide and swings

The toy has partially closed openings and accessible holes (between the seat and the backrest of the face-to-face swing), in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.

It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8.

1

Foldable sunbed

Due to the sunbed folding mechanism, the user´s fingers can get trapped between the seat and the folding mechanism. This can also lead to injuries and even amputation of one or more fingers.

It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 581-1

Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation

1

Baby nest 

If the head of the baby is placed in the wrong direction, it may get trapped in the gap opening. Because of horizontal gaps, the bumper part may cover the baby's mouth and nose causing suffocation. The product has long cords that can cause injuries and strangulation. Furthermore, the product is not accompanied by and purchase information, warnings, nor instructions for use.

It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16890, EN 16780 and EN 16781.

Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation

1

Baby nest 

The cords could potentially trap the child’s toes, possibly leading to injuries.  The child’s nose and mouth could become stuck in the horizontal gaps between the mattress and the side of the nest, leading to a risk of suffocation. The presence of openings at the junction of the sides of the baby nest, at the end, could trap the child’s head, leading to a risk of strangulation. It does not meet the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16890.

Injuries

4

Children's bed

The construction of the children bed is not stable enough and during normal play (when jumping) of the child. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 1725.

3

Magnetic toy

The product can easily break into small parts, containing magnets with high magnetic flux.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

1

Toy scooter

Some parts of the product (the metal latch and the steering tube) don't lock properly. Additionally, the handlebars may easily detach. As a consequence, a child might fall or body parts may become trapped. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1

1

Toy scooter

There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Suffocation

1

Sleep bag

The neck opening is too large in relation to the child’s height/age. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16781.

Types of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Burns

2

Children's fancy dress costume:

The fancy dress costume is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. If it catches fire, the child could suffer burns. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2.

1

Costume

The mask is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2.

1

Electric toy

The surface of the battery compartment can overheat. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Burns, Cuts, Injuries

1

Toy tent

The tent material is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. Furthermore, the tent's frame is not sufficiently stable and can break when using the product. It has sharp edges. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.

Chemical

12

Plastic toys 

The toy contains an excessive amount of  bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-isonylephthalate (DINP),  diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and the flame retardant tris(2-chlor-1-methylethyl phosphate (TCPP). It does not comply with Toy Safety Directive nor with REACH

1

Slime

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. It does not comply with the REACH, the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-3.

1

Set of plastic balls

They contain an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). They do not comply with the REACH Regulation.

1

Finger paint set

There is an excessive migration of lead in the white paint and the red and green finger paints release an excessive amount of nitrosamines , among which n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) is included.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the EN 71-3 and EN 71-12.

Chemical, Damage to hearing

1

The product’s plastic contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo[a]anthracene (BaA).  Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high. It does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Chemical, Damage to sight

1

Balloons

The rubber of the red balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances, which generate nitrosamines. The design of the safety goggles is inappropriate to protect against droplets. 

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-4 and EN 71-12.

Chemical, Choking

2

The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of a tool, meaning that the button batteries are accessible. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 62155.

Chemical

Choking

Strangulation

1

Toy guitar

The toy breaks easily releasing small plastic parts which, when swallowed, could cause choking. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving batteries accessible. A child may ingest them, which could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract. Finally, the strap of the toy guitar has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Choking

15

Small parts. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Choking

Injuries

1

Wooden rattle

The product has a protruding part. If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding part could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area. It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Choking, Strangulation

1

Caterpillar toy

Small parts can easily detach (caterpillar's feelers). Furthermore, the cord of the toy is too long.  It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Choking, Suffocation

1

Small parts may easily detach from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. It does not comply with the regulations on the safety of toys and EN 71-1.

Cuts

Fire

Injuries

1

Toy tent

It poses a risk of fire due to the high flammability of the material of the tent.  A child may also break the tent's frame and get injured or suffer cuts because of sharp elements of the frame.

It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.

Entrapment

1

Playground with slide and swing

It has accessible holes which may cause entrapment of fingers when the body of the child is in a forced movement (close to the starting section of the slide).

It  does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71.

1

Toy scooter

There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter's handlebar. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Entrapment, Injuries

1

Toy scooter

There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter's handlebar. 

The wheels are too small and could get stuck in holes in the ground. Additionally, the scooter's frame lacks the mark indicating the minimal insertion depth of the handlebar, which might be insufficiently inserted and detached while the child is riding the scooter. 

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

2

The product has accessible openings and accessible holes, in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8.

1

Play frame with slide and swings

The toy has partially closed openings and accessible holes (between the seat and the backrest of the face-to-face swing), in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.

It does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8.

1

Foldable sunbed

Due to the sunbed folding mechanism, the user's fingers can get trapped between the seat and the folding mechanism. This can also lead to injuries and even amputation of one or more fingers.

It does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and EN 581-1

Injuries

2

Toy magnetic set

The toy contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

1

Clothing, textiles and fashion items

It has long functional cords in the waist area. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 14682.

1

Childcare articles and children's equipment

The locking mechanism of the drop side may not work properly and the distance between the floor and the drop side in its lowest position is too small.  It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 716-1.

4

Children's bed

The construction of the children bed is not stable enough and during normal play (when jumping). It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and with EN 1725.

3

Magnetic toy

The product can easily break into small parts, containing magnets with a high magnetic flux.

It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

1

Toy scooter

Some parts of the product (the metal latch and the steering tube) don't lock properly. Additionally, the handlebars may easily detach. As a consequence, a child might fall or body parts may become trapped. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1

1

Toy scooter

There are accessible gaps between moving parts of the scooter. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation

1

Baby nest 

If the head of the baby is placed into the wrong direction, it may get trapped in the gap opening. Because of horizontal gaps, the bumper part may cover the baby's mouth and nose causing suffocation. The product has long cords that can cause injuries and strangulation. Furthermore, the product is not accompanied by any purchase information, warnings, nor instructions for use.

It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16890, EN 16780 and EN 16781.

Entrapment

Injuries

1

Wooden swing

It has accessible openings and accessible holes, in which children can become trapped or suffer injuries.

It  does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8.

Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation

1

Baby nest 

The cords could potentially trap the child’s toes, possibly leading to injuries.  The child’s nose and mouth could become stuck in the horizontal gaps between the mattress and the side of the nest, leading to a risk of suffocation. The presence of openings at the junction of the sides of the baby nest, at the end, could trap the child’s head, leading to a risk of strangulation. It does not meet the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16890.

Strangulation

1

The toy contains a long cord made from elastic material and can be considerably stretched during use. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

1

Plastic toy

The toy is elastic and can be considerably stretched during use. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.

Suffocation

1

Sleep bag

The neck opening is too large in relation to the child’s height/age. It does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive and EN 16781.

Product

Substance / Hazard

Tableware

Unauthorised use of bamboo in Tableware made from a mix of bamboo fibres and melamine/ polyamide from China.

Details 

Tableware set for children

Unauthorised use of bamboo in tableware set for children.

Details

Bamboo lunchbox and travel mug

Bamboo, corn and other plants fibre mixed with melamine in bamboo lunchbox and travel mug from China.

Details

Lunch box

Tributyl citrate (CAS No. 77-94-1) was detected. Specific migration of tributyl citrate using 95% v/v ethanol as simulant after 2 days at 20 oC (GC-FID): 17.3 mg/kg. Tributyl citrate is not included in the Union list of authorised substances set out in Annex I of Reg. (EU) 10/2011, which can be intentionally used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Details

Tableware set for children

Migration of melamine and formaldehyde from tableware set for children from China.

Details

Lunch box

Food Contact Material Lunch box natural M P18 containing 57% polypropylene and 43% bioingredient (rice husk) - due to the presence of rice hulls in the composition, the product does not comply with the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Details

Lunch box

Suspicion of unauthorised use of bamboo in lunch boxes offered online for sale.

Details

Hazard

Number of alerts

Notes

Fall

1

Adapters included with stroller: The adapters can detach.

Choking

1

Baby rattle Sets: The feet on rattle can detach

Choking

1

Teether Rings: The finished wooden ring can break into small parts.

Type of Risk

Number of alerts

Notes

Health risk/ other

32

Particle filter mask

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient and the total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient.

It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with EN 149.

1

Particle filter mask

The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body.

It does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with EN 149.