Eurofins | Newsflash - September 2018 | Toys & Childcare
Europe
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Publication of harmonised standards for toys On 10th August 2018, the European Commission published the list of titles and references of harmonized standards under Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
| Reference | Title of the standard | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard |
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EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018 |
Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties |
EN 71-1:2014 |
28.2.2019 |
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EN 71-3:2013 +A3:2018 |
Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements |
EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014 |
28.2.2019 (*REMARK) |
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EN 71-7:2014 +A2:2018 |
Safety of toys — Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods |
EN 71-7:2014 |
28.2.2019 |
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EN 71-8:2018 |
Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use |
EN 71-8:2011 |
28.2.2019 |
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EN 71-14:2014 +A1:2017 |
Safety of toys — Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use |
EN 71-14:2014 |
28.2.2019 |
* REMARK:
- Although for EN 71-3, the date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard (EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014) is 28 February 2019, we remind you that the new limits for Lead (included in the new standard version) as per Directive (EU) 2017/738 will be applicable from 28 October 2018
Click here for getting the official publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Europe
Standards Updates
Below a summary table with some recent standards updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal (dow) latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
| Reference | Title | Date of withdrawal * |
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Child use and care articles - Infant swings |
2019-08-31 |
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Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's cot duvets - Part 1: Duvet (excluding duvet covers) |
2019-02-28 |
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Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's cot bumpers |
2019-02-28 |
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Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot |
2019-02-28 |
US
Standards Updates
Below a summary table with some recent ASTM standards updates:
| Reference | Title |
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Standard Performance Requirements for Child's Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use |
US
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Opened Work Item for ASTM F1816 – Drawstrings on children’s upper outerwear The standard ASTM F1816-97(2009) Standard Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children's Upper outerwear was inadvertently dropped because it did not pass its mandatory 5 years review on time (Withdrawn during 2018). |
BASTM has activated the Work Item WK64790 to reinstate it as soon as possible without any technical changes because US and Canada regulations use very broadly this standard. Currently this item is going to ballot for approval.
Assuming that this work item passes, it will then be reinstated as F1816.
Meanwhile, CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) will continue to enforce the standard ASTM F1816-97 as usual.
US
Oregon Proposed to Amend list of high priority chemicals of concern for children's health
The Oregon Health Authority has recently proposed to amend Administrative Rules in Chapter 333, Division 16, related to the Toxic Free Kids Act, including modifying the reportable chemical list, notification requirements, enforcement and civil penalties and Fees.
Under the Toxic Free Kids Act, the manufacturers of children’s products are required to report high priority chemicals of concern for children’s health (HPCCCH) at or above specific levels in their products that are sold or offered for sale in Oregon.
The proposed amendments add five high priority chemicals to HPCCCH list:
- Bisphenol S (80-09-1)
- Triphenyl phosphate (115-86-6)
- Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (13674-84-5)
- Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (85535-84-8)
- 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (183658-27-7)
The proposed amendments also remove the following three high priority chemicals from HPCCCH list:
- Phthalic anhydride (85-44-9)
- Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (556-67-2)
- Molybdenum and molybdenum compounds (7439-98-7)
Final date for comments was August 22, 2018 and the amendment to the HPCCCH list are to be effective for the next biennial reporting deadline – 1 January 2020 if adopted.
For more information click here.
Canada
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Related Performance Criteria for Teething Necklaces Worn by Children Under Three Years of Age On 13th August 2018, Health Canada issued a letter describing performance criteria to evaluate the safety of Teething Necklaces Worn by Children under Three Years of Age that the authorities will consider when conducting compliance verification activities. |
As explained by Health Canada: “Meeting these performance criteria does not automatically mean a product is safe, but failing to meet these criteria is a strong indicator that a product may pose a danger to human health or safety”.
In the absence of specific regulations currently covering this type of articles, Health Canada has concluded that teething necklaces worn by children under three years of age that do not meet all of the four following performance criteria, or equivalent, may be considered a danger to human health or safety.
| Hazard | Related performance Criteria |
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Strangulation |
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Choking and |
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Labelling |
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Click here to access the Health Canada Letter.
