Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (June 2025)
Updates to the Deforestation Regulation
On 23 May 2025, the European Commission published the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 in regard to a list of countries that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 May 2025, and it shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
On the other hand, on 24 May 2025, the European Commission published the draft Delegated Regulation which will amend the Deforestation Regulation as regards the list of relevant commodities and relevant products.
ECHA's guidelines on the measurement of formaldehyde releases
On 14 May 2025, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published the guidelines for the measurement of formaldehyde releases from articles and formaldehyde concentrations in vehicle interiors.
These guidelines aim to help comply with Entry 77 to Annex XVII (REACH), Regulation 2023/1464, which sets the limit value for formaldehyde emissions.
The guidelines include:
- Descriptions of appropriate test methods to measure formaldehyde emissions from articles and formaldehyde concentrations in vehicle interiors and examples of data obtained using these methods.
- Clarifications on the reference conditions listed in Appendix 14 and additional factors that may affect the test results.
- Correlation of results obtained by testing under other reference conditions.
For more information, please refer to the guidelines on the ECHA‘s website here.
Update to the list of waste related to batteries
On 20 May 2025, the European Commission published the Delegated Decision (EU) 2025/934 which amends Decision 2000/532/EC as regards an update of the list of waste in relation to battery-related waste.
To contribute to the safe and effective management of waste batteries, it is necessary to update the list of waste set out in Decision 2000/532/EC to consider new battery chemistries and battery-related waste management. This will improve the identification and classification of waste streams as well as support improved sorting, recycling, and reporting of battery-related waste.
This Decision shall enter into force on 9 June 2025, and it shall apply from 9 November 2026.
Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan for 2025-2030
On 16 April 2025, the European Commission published the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030.
This communication specifies the products to be prioritised for the work to be carried out up until 2030 under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR).
Among the priority products are textiles, particularly clothing and footwear, furniture, mattresses, detergents, and paints, among others.
The objective for textile products is to improve product lifespan extension and material efficiency, and reduce the impact on water, waste generation, climate change, and energy consumption. The information requirements of the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products will work in synergy with the Regulation on Textile Labelling, which is currently under review.
Footwear is in a separate product category from textiles due to its distinct material use, product functionality, and supply chains. It also has a lower impact than other priority products. However, a study will be commissioned during the implementation of this work plan. The study will assess the potential for improving the environmental sustainability of footwear under the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products and will be completed by the end of 2027.
The Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products places a particular emphasis on product information. Information requirements are necessary to help consumers make choices.
For more information on this working plan, please refer to the European Commission website here.
Consumer products standard updates
The table below summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal: The latest date by which national standards conflicting with a European Norm (EN) (and Harmonisation Document (HD) for the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
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The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN)/CENELEC |
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Reference |
Title |
Date of withdrawal (*) |
Supersedes |
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Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities |
31 October 2025 |
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Plastics - Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles - Determination of the appearance after exposure at 150 °C |
30 September 2025 |
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Packaging - Vocabulary - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 6590-1:2025) |
31 October 2025 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of preservatives in water-dilutable coating materials - Part 1: Determination of in-can free formaldehyde (ISO 7012-1:2025) |
31 October 2025 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of preservatives in water-dilutable coating materials - Part 2: Determination of in-can total formaldehyde (ISO 7012-2:2025) |
31 October 2025 |
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of preservatives in water-dilutable coating materials - Part 3: Determination of in-can isothiazolinones with LC-UV and LC-MS (ISO 7012-3:2025) |
31 October 2025 |
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Childcare articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods |
2 January 2026 |
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Non-domestic storage furniture - Requirements for safety, strength, durability and stability |
Available: |
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Ambient air - Method for the determination of the concentration of nitrogen dioxide by diffusive sampling |
31 October 2025 |
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Guidelines to create a Digital Product Passport - the EU project CircThread experience |
Available: |
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Updates to the Price Marking Order
On 19 May 2025, the Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025 No. 592) was published. This Order amends the Price Marking (Amendment) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1055) which amends the Price Marking Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/102).
It changes the coming into force date from 1 October 2025 to 6 April 2026 and other points related to selling products by units or reducing the selling price.
This Order shall come into force on 30 September 2025.
EPA delays PFAS reporting start date under TSCA section 8(a)(7)
On 13 May 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an interim final rule postponing the commencement of the reporting period for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Originally slated to begin on July 11, 2025, the reporting period will now start on 13 April 2026 and conclude on 13 October 2026. For small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers, the deadline is extended to 13 April 2027.
Reasons for the Delay
The EPA cited the need for additional time to develop and test the electronic reporting tool that will collect the required data. Recognising challenges users have faced with other TSCA reporting applications, the agency emphasised the importance of ensuring the new system functions effectively before the reporting period begins. This delay also allows for stakeholder engagement in testing the application, ensuring it meets the intended data collection requirements.
Scope of the Reporting Rule
Under the finalised rule from October 2023, any entity that has manufactured (including imported) PFAS or PFAS-containing articles for commercial purposes in any year from 2011 through 2022 is required to report information to the EPA. This includes data on manufacturing, use, disposal, byproducts, worker exposures, and environmental and health effects of PFAS.
Public Comment Period
While the delay is effective immediately, the EPA is accepting public comments on this interim final rule for 30 days. Additionally, the agency is considering reopening other aspects of the rule for public comment, aiming to address any submitted feedback concurrently.
Massachusetts finalises flame retardant regulation: 310 CMR 78.00
On 9 May 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) finalised regulation 310 CMR 78.00, titled "Ban of Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants." This regulation prohibits the sale, distribution, or importation into Massachusetts of specified consumer products containing certain chemical flame retardants exceeding 1,000 parts per million (ppm) in any component part.
Background
The regulation implements provisions of the 2020 law, An Act to Protect Children, Families, and Firefighters from Harmful Flame Retardants (Chapter 261 of the Acts of 2020). This law was enacted to reduce exposure to toxic flame retardants, which have been linked to adverse health effects, including endocrine disruption and cancer.
Covered Products
The regulation applies to the following categories of products:
- Bedding
- Carpeting
- Children's products
- Residential upholstered furniture
- Window treatments
These products are prohibited from containing any of the specified flame retardants above the 1,000 ppm threshold.
Prohibited Flame Retardants
The regulation bans the following 11 flame retardant chemicals and their analogues:
- Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP)
- Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP)
- Antimony trioxide
- Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrabromophthalate (TBPH)
- 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB)
- Chlorinated paraffins
- Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP)
- Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE)
- Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE)
- Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
Washington State strengthens lead restrictions in cookware with revised legislation
In a significant move to protect public health, Washington State has revised its legislation concerning lead content in cookware by approving Engrossed Substitute SB 5628 (Chapter 266, 2025). The updated law, effective 1 January 2026, clarifies the definition of cookware and its components, by specifying aluminium and brass materials.
Key Provisions of the Revised Law:
Lead Content Limits
The revised legislation sets forth specific lead content limits for aluminium and brass cookware and related items:
- Aluminium and Brass Cookware and Utensils:
- Effective 1 January 2026: Lead content must not exceed 90 ppm.
- Effective 1 January 2028: Lead content must not exceed 10 ppm.
These limits apply to all parts of the cookware, including handles, lids, knobs, and other components. The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) is authorised to further lower these limits after December 2030 if deemed feasible and necessary for public health protection.
Scope and Definitions
"Aluminium or brass cookware" means the following items when made of brass or aluminium: Pots, pans, kettles, griddles, grills, internal pots for devices such as rice cookers or pressure cookers, and similar vessels or surfaces in or on which food is cooked.
"Aluminium or brass cookware component" means cookware parts made of aluminium or brass such as lids, rivets, fasteners, valves, and vent pipes.
"Aluminium or brass utensils" means tools made from aluminium or brass such as knives, forks, spoons, spatulas, and similar tools used for preparing, serving, or eating food, unless completely enclosed by stainless steel.
Exemptions
Certain items are exempt from the lead content restrictions:
- Cookware with internal aluminium or brass layers completely enclosed by stainless steel.
- Bodies of electronic cooking devices (e.g., pressure cookers, rice cookers, slow cookers) with removable cooking containers.
Several mandatory standards for food contact Materials and articles updates
On 27 March 2025, several test methods for FCM were released in the 2nd announcement of 2025 from China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
Here is the summary:
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No. |
Standard Title |
To be replaced |
New Revision |
Standard Type |
Effective Date |
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Determination of phthalate esters and migration | GB 31604.30 -2016 |
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Test method |
16 September 2025 |
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GB 31604.30-2025 |
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Determination of vinyl chloride and migration | GB 31604.31 -2016 |
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Test method |
16 September 2025 |
| Determination of residual and migration of vinyl chloride, 1,1-dichloroethylene and 1,1-dichloroethane | - |
GB 31604.31-2025 |
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| 3 | Food contact materials and articles – Determination of migration of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol | - |
GB 31604.61-2025 |
Test method |
16 September 2025 |
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Determination of migration and release of N-nitrosamines |
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GB 31604.62-2025 |
Test method |
16 September 2025 |
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Determination of 4,4-biphenyl glycol and 1,1-sulphonyl bis(4-chlorobenzene) |
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GB 31604.63-2025 |
Test method |
16 September 2025 |
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Standards for the use of additives for food contact materials and products |
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GB 9685-2016 Amd. 1 |
Requirements |
16 March 2025 |
Key points of revision of Amendment 1 of GB 9685-2016:
- A.12, the additive list in GB 9685-2008 will be allowed to be used in silicone rubber when it is allowed to be used in rubber
- Section b) of A.13 description is revised, the food additives of A.2 under GB 2760-2014 when it has been used, will be considered to meet this standard requirement as long as the substance used is not technically a function of the food
- Maximum usage of additives that are allowed to be used on paper and paper borders for FCM (FCA number 1221, Table A.6) is modified, with sodium hypochlorite removed
- Updating the Chinese name for several additives (Table E)
- Replacing the specific migration limit (SML) requirements for FCA0064 (Table A.2) and several entries in Table A.6
- Adding entries 33 to 35 for total specific migration limits (SML, Table B.1)
- Adding entries 32 (Poly (vinyl alcohol)) into Annex D
For more details on the Amendment 1 of GB 9685-2016, please refer to the online documents.
Below you will find a monthly summary of product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source: “Safety Gate (RAPEX)” and "European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)", the UK (Source: "OPSS") and the US (Source: “CPSC”).
Safety Gate (RAPEX) (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).
The following 62 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles, and children's equipment products were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of Alerts |
Notes |
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Burns |
1 |
Toy wand Due to the insufficient mechanical strength of the toy, in particular the unicorn plastic head, a short circuit may occur, breaking the toy.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 62115. |
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Burns, Chemical, Choking |
1 |
Toy snail The toy has a small part which can easily detach (left eye). Moreover, the battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. In addition, the toy may overheat and cause burns.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 62115, and 71-1. |
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Chemicals |
1 |
Soft toy The migration of lead from the toy is too high.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-3. |
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Watercolour set The product contains mercury.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-3. |
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1 |
Skipping rope toy The plastic material on the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and REACH. |
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1 |
Fancy dress costume The migration of chromium VI from the costume is too high.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-3, and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Children's gardening set The migration of lead from the yellow paint on the long hose and the long rake is too high.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Plastic ball The plastic material on the plastic ball has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Plastic toy The doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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2 |
Toy slime The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-3. |
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Chemical, Choking |
1 |
Magnetic toy The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Children’s toy watch The battery compartment can be easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. Moreover, the plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation, and EN 62115. |
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1 |
Toy slime The product has small parts. Additionally, the plastic pieces have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation, and EN 71-1. |
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Chemical, Choking, Injuries |
1 |
Pull-along toy The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. In addition, the cross-section of the rope to pull the turtle is too small.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, and EN 62115. |
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Chemical, Environment |
1 |
Pencil case The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Additionally, the product contains cadmium. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP Regulation). |
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Choking |
1 |
Activity ball The activity ball has small parts (blue and orange silicone parts and plastic rings) which may easily detach. Moreover, the toy has protruding parts. A child may put them into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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Ball runner toy The top rung of the toy can easily detach, making the small balls inside accessible. A small child can put these balls in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Magnetic safety lock Small parts (plastic attachments) can easily detach from the locking mechanism. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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1 |
Musical toy Small parts can easily detach (plastic component on the cord). Furthermore, the product lacks appropriate warnings on the label.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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Stacking toy The drawstring bag of the toy has a small part (plastic toggle) which can be easily detached.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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2 |
Puzzle mat The toy has small parts which can easily detach.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71. |
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1 |
Stress ball The toy has small parts which can detach (eyes).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Toy dinosaur The product has a small part (the bone intended to be placed in the dinosaur’s mouth).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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3 |
Toy rattle The rattle can break easily and release small plastic parts. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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4 |
Soft toy The toy has small parts which may be easily detached from the toy.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Soft toy The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams and a zipped fastening.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Shooter The product has small parts which may easily detach.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and EN 1400. |
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1 |
Wooden puzzle The toy has small parts which may easily detach.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Wooden ring toy The wooden ring can break easily, resulting in small pieces.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Wooden toy truck The toy has small parts (wooden parts and screws) that can easily detach.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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Damage to hearing |
1 |
Toy trumpet The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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Entrapment, Injuries |
1 |
Plastic swing The product has accessible openings and holes, in which children can become trapped and suffer injuries.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-8. |
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Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation |
2 |
Climbing frame The product has too large openings between rungs as well as the climbing net where the body can pass but not the head of a small child. Moreover, the frame is not stable and can tip over causing the child to fall.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, and EN 71-8. |
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Fire |
1 |
Fancy-dress costume The costume is highly flammable and the flame propagation is too high on the white textile of the dress.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-2. |
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Injuries |
3 |
Magnetic toy set The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Children's car seat The children’s car seat can become separated from the base due to faulty locking.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. |
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1 |
Fancy-dress costume The product has two non-detachable cords on the costume at the bottom of the trousers.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, and EN 14682. |
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Injuries, Suffocation |
1 |
Children's scooter The screw-clamp locking device on the steering column may fail to stop the column from dropping during use. Additionally, the product lacks the appropriate instructions for use when folding and unfolding the scooter. Moreover, the steering column is in a plastic bag which is too thin. When a child plays with it, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Suffocation |
1 |
Toy rattle The toy rattle has a protruding part (the pink ring).
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
High chair Small parts can easily detach (butterfly screw). The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and EN 14988. |
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5 |
Baby sleeping bag The product has no arm openings.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive. |
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5 |
Baby sleeping bag The sleeping bag has a hood, which may cover the mouth and/or nose area of the baby.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Fidget toy The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with it, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
The following 6 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemical |
1 |
Jewellery set The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and nickel.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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4 |
Earrings The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Earrings The rate of nickel release is too high, and there is an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
The following 1 alert regarding furniture was reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Burns, Entrapment, Injuries |
1 |
Ironing board The ironing board is not sufficiently stable, causing the board to collapse which can cause injuries or entrapment.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
The following 16 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Burns |
1 |
Mug A defect in the mug glazing can cause it to crack when boiling water is added, leading to leakage and burns to the user.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and EN 13258. |
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Burns, Electric shock, Fire |
1 |
Microwave kiln The stove can overheat causing internal damage to the internal components and electrical circuits of a microwave oven. Moreover, there is a risk of heavy smoke and fire.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and the Low Voltage Directive. |
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Chemical |
1 |
Sex toy The anti-flexion protection of the USB cable of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive). |
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1 |
Dumbbell The black material at the ends of the dumbbell contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably chrysene.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Suitcase The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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2 |
Toolset The plastic material of the red handgrip contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Floating board The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Chemical, Environment |
2 |
Sex toy The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). Moreover, the solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead.
The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, and the REACH Regulation. |
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Drowning |
1 |
Swimming pool The ladder cannot be automatically locked in an upright position as required for a security ladder. The labelling of the product misleads parents to believe they can leave their children unattended.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Health risk / other |
2 |
Smartwatch This watch falsely claims to measure blood glucose levels. An incorrect measurement can lead to poor management of diabetes, which can pose health risks to people with that condition.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Lashing strap The lashes can easily break. This could lead to a road traffic accident. Moreover, the product's labelling and packaging lack the required warning indications and precautionary statements. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and EN 12195-2. |
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1 |
Snowshoes During use, screws can quickly unscrew, which can block progress on snow-covered ground. This product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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1 |
Telescopic ladder The ladder may bend with repeated use, causing the user to fall from a height. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
RASFF (European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed - Alerts reported by EU national authorities)
The following 3 alerts regarding Food Contact Materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 April to 20 May 2025.
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Product |
Notes |
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Tableware set for children |
Melamine in tableware set exceeds migration limits |
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Cutlery products |
Does not comply with lead migration limits |
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Absence of laboratory report for consignment of melamine |
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Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) issues Product Safety Alerts for the UK market.
The following 4 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Choking |
1 |
Magic tricks The plush rabbit’s nose may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 |
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1 |
Plush toys The product presents a serious risk of choking, as testing has indicated that the toggles on the removable backpack on the toy will easily become detached, producing a small part. Young children may place the small part in their mouth, causing them to choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Wooden highchair When an infant is seated in the baby set accessory seat in the highchair, the legs of the highchair can detach from the frame if the consumer has not sufficiently tightened the screws attaching the legs to the frame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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1 |
Baby pool float It is supplied with an attachable canopy. This canopy could cause the product to lift off the water if struck by a gust of wind. The child could fall from the product and be injured by impact or by drowning in the water.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
The following 1 alert regarding furniture were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Fire |
1 |
Cushions They do not meet the required fire safety standards.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. |
The following 1 alert regarding jewellery were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemicals |
1 |
Ring, bracelet, earrings They were found to contain nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
The product does not meet the requirements of the regulations of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008. |
The following 2 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 16 and week 19 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Injuries |
1 |
Bicycles The locking rings within the adapters can loosen over time and detach from the braking system. This could result in reduced or even no braking performance, which could lead to the rider falling from the bicycle and becoming injured.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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1 |
Telescopic ladder It has insufficient strength. Under repeated use, the ladder could start to bend, causing the user to fall from a height. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
From 1 May 2025 to 22 May 2025, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
7 recalls regarding toys and childcare products
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Hazard |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Choking |
1 |
Peg doll toy sets The peg dolls’ spherical ends can block the child’s airway, posing a risk of choking and death to children. |
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Fall |
1 |
Child carriers The hinges on the foldable rear kickstand support leg can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. |
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Entrapment |
1 |
Highchairs The highchair poses a deadly fall hazard to babies because the restraint system is not attached to the product and the locks or latches can fail. In addition, the high chairs pose an entrapment hazard because the opening between the seat and tray is large enough that a child can become entrapped in it. These are violations of the federal regulations for high chairs. |
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Choking and ingestion |
1 |
Plush dolls The zipper pull on the back of the plush bags can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking and/or ingestion of the zipper pull. |
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Entrapment and fall |
1 |
Child safety gates The recalled child safety gates violate the federal safety regulation for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate slat and side wall, a child’s torso can fit through the secondary opening, the locking mechanism does not fully engage and/or the gate does not resist a push-out force. These failures pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment and fall hazards. |
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Ingestion |
1 |
Rollers tile toys The recalled rollers tile toy violates the mandatory federal regulation for toy magnets because it contains a magnet that can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death. |
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Suffocation |
1 |
Infant swings The swings pose a suffocation hazard and a risk of serious injury or death to babies because they were marketed for infant sleep and have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, in violation of the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also fail to meet the mandatory warning requirements under the swing regulations. In addition, the remote control included with the swings contains a lithium coin battery and is missing the required warnings and instructions for consumer products containing button cells and coin batteries under Reese’s Law. |
8 recalls of consumer products
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Lead poisoning |
1 |
Children’s hairclips The painted hair clips contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
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Fire and burn |
1 |
Tealight candle holder The tea light candle holder can catch on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
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Laceration and fire |
1 |
Scented candles The candle’s glass container can crack or break while the candle is burning, posing a laceration and fire hazard. |
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Entrapment |
2 |
Cable railing kits The bottom hole on the cable support posts is over four inches from the bottom of the base plate, posing an entrapment hazard to consumers. |
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Bed rails The recalled bed rails violate federal regulations for adult portable bed rails, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. When the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels. |
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Fingertip amputation and crushing |
1 |
Rolling coolers The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. |
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Tip-over and entrapment |
2 |
Dressers The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the performance requirements of the STURDY Act because they can tip over with fewer than 60 pounds applied horizontally, and the dressers also fail to meet the labelling requirements of the STURDY Act. |