Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (September 2025)
The second edition of the Guidance on Deforestation-free Products
On 12 August 2025, the European Commission published the second edition of the Guidance Document for Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on Deforestation-free products.
This guidance document aims to provide information on certain aspects of the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). This guidance document clarifies parts of the legislative text and acts as a guide for operators, traders and national competent authorities and enforcement bodies, as well as national courts in the process of implementing and enforcing the EUDR. In addition, the document provides clarity on application timelines and the specificity of provisions for operators and traders, facilitating efficient traceability and due diligence.
Standardisation of recycled plastics
On 1 August 2022, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision, Mandate M/584, which focuses on the standardisation of recycled plastics. This mandate aims to improve the economics and quality of plastics recycling, facilitate the use of recycled content in plastic products, and create viable markets for recycled plastics. It is part of the broader European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy.
The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) were requested to draft and revise European standards for recycled plastics in support of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy by the deadlines set in that Mandate’s Annex (August 2025). For this reason, on 30 July 2025, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) published the following list of standards:
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The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN)/CENELEC |
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Supersedes |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 1: General aspects |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 2: Polyethylene (PE) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 3: Polypropylene (PP) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 4: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 5: Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 6: Polystyrene (PS) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Quality recommendations and basis for specifications for application of plastic recyclates in products - Part 7: Acrylonitrile- butadiene-styrene (ABS) |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Barrier films for agricultural and horticultural soil disinfection by fumigation - Part 1: Specifications for barrier films |
28 February 2026 |
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Plastics - Thermoplastic covering films for use in agriculture and horticulture |
28 February 2026 |
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Plastics - Agricultural plastic products - Installation, use, removal, sorting, collection, preparation for recycling and design for recycling guidelines |
28 February 2026 |
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Plastics - Thermoplastic silage films and tubes for use in agriculture |
28 February 2026 |
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Plastics - Thermoplastic stretch films for wrapping silage bales |
31 January 2026 |
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Plastics - Thermoplastic mulch films recoverable after use, for use in agriculture and horticulture |
28 February 2026 |
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Plastics - Recycled plastics - Classification of recycled plastics based on Data Quality Levels for use and (digital) trading |
28 February 2026 |
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(*) 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)) must be withdrawn.
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)) must be withdrawn.
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Wood-based panels - Determination of free melamine applying extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet detection |
31 January 2026 |
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Ladders - Part 1: Terms, types, functional sizes |
28 February 2026 |
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Ladders - Part 2: Requirements, testing, marking |
28 February 2026 |
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Ladders - Part 3: Marking and user instructions |
28 February 2026 |
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28 February 2026 |
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28 February 2026 |
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Safety of toys Part 4: Activity toys for domestic use |
June 2025 |
ISO 8124-4:2014ISO 8124-4:2014/Amd 1:2017ISO 8124-4:2014/Amd 2:2019
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Publications on European Commission initiatives
The table below summarises recent publications on European Commission initiatives:
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17 July 2025 |
This initiative aims to tackle problematic practices such as:
It also aims to ensure a level playing field for online traders, facilitate enforcement and introduce potential simplification. The public consultation is open until 24 October 2025. |
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1 August 2025 |
The Act will facilitate the free movement of ‘circular’ products, secondary raw materials, and waste. It will also increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate demand for these materials in the EU. The Public consultation is open until 6 November 2025. |
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19 August 2025 |
This will give legal clarity to Member States so they can properly implement EU rules on single-use plastics and help increase the use of recycled material in the EU economy and reduce plastic waste incineration and landfill. The draft act feedback period was closed on 19 August 2025 |
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14 July 2025 |
Product legislation – ensuring futureproof rules (revision of the New Legislative Framework - NLF) Updating the NLF is essential for integrating digital solutions into EU legislation (e.g., by introducing the Digital Product Passport), supporting the EU’s circular economy objectives and better addressing the inadequate practices of notified bodies. The public consultation is planned for the 4th quarter of 2025. |
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22 July 2025 |
Simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation This initiative will simplify and streamline administrative requirements related to the environment in the areas of waste, products, and industrial emissions. The initiative will reduce administrative burden without affecting the policy objectives pursued by the legislation. Also, the initiative will consider permitting challenges relating to environmental assessments. The call for evidence was closed on 10 September 2025. |
European publication related to waste
The table below summarises recent European notifications and publications related to waste and packaging:
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3 July 2025 |
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to Article 294(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union concerning the position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive) |
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21 August 2025 |
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Draft decree by the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region amending their previous decree of 1 December 2016 on waste management and related provisions |
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11 August 2025 |
Packaging Classification Ordinance [Verpackungsabgrenzungsverordnung], Amendment 2025 |
French draft decree defines PFAS limits and exemptions
On 7 August 2025, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries notified the European Commission of a Decree related to the prevention of risks arising from PFAS exposure (2025/0431/FR).
This Decree is adopted pursuant to Article 1(1) of Law No 2025-188 of 27 February 2025 on the protection of the population from risks associated with PFAS. This Decree defines the PFAS concentration limit beyond which prohibitions apply, as well as outlining a list of products that are exempt from these prohibitions.
This Decree is expected to be published in December 2025.
Publication related to EPR for portable batteries and accumulators
In August 2025, the French Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries published several orders related to the production of portable batteries and accumulators and the extended responsibility sector of these type of products. The orders are:
- Order of 11 July 2025, approving an eco-organisation for the extended producer responsibility sector for portable batteries and accumulators (ecosystem company). The ecosystem company is approved on the basis of the COREPILE company's application for approval to manage waste from portable batteries and accumulators. The benefit of this approval is granted to the ecosystem company, which undertakes to continue the activity of the COREPILE company as an approved eco-organisation for the management of waste from portable batteries and accumulators, and to take over and respect all the commitments made by the COREPILE company, in particular. (Text n° 28).
- Order of 11 August 2025, approving an eco-organisation for the extended producer responsibility battery sector (BATRIBOX). BATRIBOX is approved as an eco-organisation for all battery categories from 18 August 2025 until 31 December 2030. (Text nº 23).
- Order of 11 August 2025, approving an eco-organisation for the extended producer responsibility battery sector (ECOSYSTEM). ECOSYSTEM is approved for all battery categories as an eco-organisation from 18 August 2025 to 31 December 2030. (Text nº25).
New accessible labelling requirements
On 20 June 2025, the Spanish Subdirectorate General for Regulation and Consumer Rights notified the European Commission of a Decree related to the accessible labelling of consumer products (2025/0311/ES).
The purpose of the Royal Decree is to regulate labelling to ensure that product information is universally accessible.
This labelling will apply to consumer goods such as cosmetic products, hazardous substances and mixtures/foodstuffs, which are of particular relevance to the safety, integrity and quality of life of persons with visual disabilities.
This Royal Decree aims to comply with the mandate of the law by regulating labelling in Braille, as well as in other inclusive formats for vulnerable consumers.
Publication of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 (UK)
On 21 July 2025, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 was officially published, introducing a new legal framework for future regulations concerning consumer products in the UK.
The Act applies broadly to most consumer products, but excludes specific categories such as:
- Food and feeding stuff
- Plants and plant protection products
- Medicines and medical devices
- Aircraft components and equipment
Under this legislation, a product is considered to present a risk if, when used as intended or under reasonably foreseeable conditions, it could:
- Endanger the health or safety of individuals or domestic animals
- Damage property or affect the functionality of other products
- Cause or be vulnerable to electromagnetic interference
The Act focuses on three main areas:
- Product safety and risk management during marketing and use
- Online marketplaces, ensuring they play a role in product compliance
- Units of measurement and quantity labelling for marketed goods
A significant development is the Act’s extension into the digital realm. It now includes software and digital components within its scope. This means that product requirements may apply not only to physical features and materials but also to embedded or associated digital elements such as firmware, apps, or connected services.
This Act is enabling legislation. Specific obligations will be defined through future regulations. Existing laws remain in force until those are introduced.
For more information, please visit the GOV.UK website here.
New proposals related to food contact materials
Between June and August 2025, several countries issued official publications related to food contact materials legislation. The relevant publications are summarised in the table below:
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Brazil’s Health Regulatory Agency |
Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors – RDC No. 979 of June 6, 2025 (RDC No. 979/2025) |
It amends the nation’s law on food contact cellulosic materials and articles (RDC No. 88/2016). |
It became effective on 10 June 2025 |
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Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Netherlands) |
Regulation of the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport of 12 June 2025, 4131373-1083806-WJZ, amending the Commodities Act Regulation on packaging and consumer products in connection with the addition of substances to Part A of the Annex and some technical amendments [KetenID WGK027933] |
It revises the requirements for food contact materials (FCM) and articles under the nation’s Commodities Act (Regulation on Packaging and Consumer Products) (‘the Regulation’, version valid from 1 July 2025 to present). |
The amendment entered into force on 1 July 2025. |
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Chile’s Ministry of Health |
Public consultation on its proposal to replace the nation’s Food Sanitary Regulations. (Propuesta De Reemplazo Del Titulo) |
It proposes amend the sanitary regulation on food to include the regulation of materials and objects intended to come in contact with food basing in the European legislation and Mercosur guidelines. |
Comments on the proposal will be accepted until 23 September 2025. |
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France’s Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty |
Notice relating to the substances in Annex VIII of the decree of 5 August 2020, relating to rubber materials and objects intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and pacifiers for infants and young children for which the file necessary for their evaluation was submitted to the DGCCRF before 1 July 2025. (Text nº178) |
This amendment reduces the number of entries on the List of authorised constituents subject to the submission of the dossier necessary for their evaluation before 1 July 2025 from 60 to 10. |
This notice is effective immediately. |
Illinois enacts HB 2516: Phasing out intentionally added PFAS from consumer goods
The state of Illinois approved House Bill 2516 on 15 August 2025, marking a major expansion of the state’s PFAS Reduction Act beyond Class B firefighting foams. The legislation phases out PFAS additives in key consumer products and tasks the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with reviewing the safety of fluoropolymers used in such products, which are defined as polymers with multiple carbon-fluorine bonds in their molecular structure.
Key Provisions
From 1 January 2032, the following products containing intentionally added PFAS may no longer be sold or distributed in Illinois:
- Cosmetics, including soaps
- Dental floss
- Juvenile products
- Menstrual products
- Intimate apparel
Exemptions from the ban
Products exempt from the ban include:
- Medical devices or drugs, as regulated by the FDA
- Used or re-sold items
- Internal electronic components
- Items regulated under federal pesticide law (FIFRA)
IEPA Reporting on Fluoropolymers
The law also directs the Illinois EPA to submit a report by 1 August 2027 that covers:
- The state’s regulatory and administrative readiness to review fluoropolymers in consumer products.
- Assessment of scientific data and existing regulatory actions on fluoropolymers.
The table below summarises some recent Advancing Standards Transforming Markets (ASTM) standards updates:
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Standard Performance Requirements for Adult and Children’s Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use |
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 United Kingdom (Source: "OPSS") and the United States (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 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Number of Alerts |
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Chemicals |
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Balloons The rubber of the balloons releases excessive amounts of nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Fancy-dress costume The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1 and EN 71-3. |
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Key ring with doll The plastic material of 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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Plastic doll 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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Plastic toy The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Remote-controlled toy car The product's USB charging cable contains excessive amounts of phthalates and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation or the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Toy ring The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3. |
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Toy slime The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3. |
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Soft toy The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-3. |
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Chemical, Choking |
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Fancy-dress hairband The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 62115. |
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Baby doll The soother chain on the product can easily break, releasing small parts. The button eyes on the doll’s shirt can also easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, or EN 62115. |
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Baby doll The battery compartment in the integrated soundbox of the toy can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams. The product also has small parts that can easily detach from the clothing (the buttons and pompoms). The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, or EN 62115. |
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Bath toy The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). In addition, small plastic parts (squeaking element) may easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation, or EN 71-1. |
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Chemical, Choking, Injuries |
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Plastic toy The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in their mouth and swallow them. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Chemical, Choking, Strangulation |
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Activity toy board The product has small pieces that can easily detach (the keys). Moreover, the steering wheel and light battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. Additionally, the rope at the top and cord used to secure the phone toy to the board is too long and could tangle around the child's neck, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking |
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Bath Toy Small plastic parts may easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Easter egg toy set The toy has small parts (toy silicone figures). A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Plastic toy The toy contains small parts that can be easily detached. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Playmat The product has small parts (the eyes of the turtle, lion, fish, seahorse, penguin, and horse) that can easily detach. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Plush toy Small parts (eyes and nose) can easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Rotating toy Small plastic parts may easily detach from the toy. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Soft toy Small parts can detach easily. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Stress ball toy The product has small parts that can easily detach. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Toy animal The product has small parts (the head, legs, and arms) that can easily detach. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Toy car/bus The toy can easily break, producing small parts. This product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Toy rattle The rattle has a protruding part. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Toy tree The product has small parts (plastic balls). The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Entrapment |
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Climbing frame The product has fabric loops large enough for a small child to have a finger trapped into them. Moreover, the product's legs are too prominent. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Injuries |
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Expandable toy The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Injuries, Suffocation |
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Plastic toy The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Damage to hearing |
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Toy trumpet The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Entrapment |
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Playmat The detachable toys include fabric loops sewn into the side of one of the seams. The loops are large enough that a young child can easily insert their finger into them and twist, causing a child to get trapped. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Entrapment, Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation |
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Activity tower There is a risk of entrapment and potential strangulation if a child climbs through a gap in the "roof" area of the playtower and becomes stuck. Additionally, the toy may tip over during use. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive, EN 71-1, or EN 71-8. |
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Entrapment, Strangulation |
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Toy ladder The knots between the rungs are not sufficiently tightened. This may cause the knots to tighten further while the ladder is in use, changing the size of the openings. A child's head or limbs may therefore become trapped inside. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-8. |
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Environment |
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Remote-controlled toy car According to the product markings, the product has batteries containing cadmium. The product does not comply with the Batteries and Accumulators Directive. |
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Injuries |
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Water balloons The toy has small parts (magnets) with a high magnetic flux, which can be easily detached from the balloon. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Toy scooter The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Pushchair The product’s restraint system can be easily released. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation or EN 1888. |
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Gardening toy set The toy has unprotected protruding parts (teeth of the rake). The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
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Suffocation |
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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 Regulation. |
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Musical toy The plastic of the packaging is too thin. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or EN 71-1. |
The following 8 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemical |
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Bracelet set The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Earrings The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Earrings The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Pendant The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Ring The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Ring The product has an excessive concentration of Cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Bracelet The rate of nickel release is too high. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
The following 1 alert regarding furniture was reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Entrapment |
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Folding chair Due to an inadequate locking mechanism, the chair can easily collapse. This may result in the user’s fingers being trapped inside and crushed. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
The following 8 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemical |
1 |
Fishing bait The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Chemical, Environment |
1 |
Car mat The product contains mercury. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of copper and several phthalates, in particular dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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Environment |
1 |
Remote control 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 2 Directive). |
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Head lamp 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 2 Directive). |
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Fire |
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Milk mixer The product's fuse has insufficient granular filler. If the product experiences an electrical fault whilst in use, it may catch fire or explode. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Floating board The product's canopy could cause it to lift off the water if struck by a gust of wind. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Bicycle wheels A spontaneous delamination separating the carbon layers of the rim flange may occur, significantly compromising the wheel’s structural integrity. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Bicycle wheels A spontaneous delamination separating the carbon layers of the rim flange may occur, significantly compromising the wheel’s structural integrity. 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 5 alerts regarding food contact materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 July 2025 to 20 August 2025.
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Notes |
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Tableware sets |
Excessive migration of melamine |
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Bowls |
Excessive migration of melamine |
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Plates |
Migration of cobalt |
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Plate |
Formaldehyde migration |
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Children's drinking cups |
Melamine release |
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Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) issues Product Safety Alerts for the U.K. market.
The following 12 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemicals |
1 |
Remote control car It is supplied with nickel-cadmium batteries, which are banned in toys due to being carcinogenic. Improvements are also required for product labelling and marking. This product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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1 |
Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery It contains excess levels of cadmium, nickel, and lead. The product does not meet the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008. |
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Choking |
1 |
Flashing light wand The battery compartment of the product is not properly secured, allowing easy access to the button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in a child’s mouth and swallowed. The batteries may then be ingested and cause internal chemical burns. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Baby toy bus The battery compartment of the product is not properly secured, allowing easy access to the button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in a child’s mouth and swallowed. The batteries may then be ingested and cause internal chemical burns. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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1 |
Puzzles The battery compartment of the product is not properly secured, allowing easy access to the button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in a child’s mouth and swallowed. The batteries may then be ingested and cause internal chemical burns. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Dolls/Soft Toys (non-powered) The feet, hands and eyes can detach with minimal force applied, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. If a child were to place one of the small components in their mouth. The required markings and labelling were not present. The products do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Dolls/Soft toys (non-powered) The small plastic eyes may detach and form a small part. A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke. The products do not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Choking and injuries |
1 |
Baby fitness piano Comprises small parts, including foam arch ends and assembly screws. A young child may put these small parts in their mouth, blocking the airways. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Choking and Chemical burns |
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Viewing toys (powered) Comprises small parts, including foam arch ends and assembly screws. A young child may put these small parts in their mouth, blocking the airways. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Health |
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Card games (non-powered) There may be mould present in the base of the product box. Mould may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or allergies. The affected batch does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Helmet mask It has an eye shield that detaches with less than the specified minimum force. Once the shield is detached, two protruding posts and screws are present at or very close to the user’s eye level. These screws could contact the eyes or soft skin areas during use, causing injuries to the user. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Ride-on (non-powered) It is possible for a child to become trapped between the lowering seesaw plank and the ground. If this were to occur, the end of the seesaw plank could cause crushing or impact injuries. The product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
The following 1 alert regarding jewellery was reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Fire |
1 |
Blankets/throws (powered) The plug that accompanies the blanket has inadequately placed pins and does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Over time, use of the blanket will wear down the pins and damage the connectors, which could lead to the product overheating and catching fire whilst the blanket is in use. The product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. |
The following 8 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 28 and week 31 of 2025.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Electric shock |
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Insect/pest Control - barriers/traps It is not marked with an IP rating. Insect killers for outdoor use should be IPX4 rated. If the product is used outside, it may be possible for water to ingress and cause the product to become live. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. |
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Injuries |
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Cycles (Powered) It is not marked with an IP rating. Insect killers for outdoor use should be IPX4 rated. If the product is used outside, it may be possible for water to ingress and cause the product to become live. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. |
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Ladders (non-powered) It exceeds the maximum platform height specified in BS EN 14183:2003. This means that the ladder may be unstable when in use, which could cause the user to fall. improvements are also required for product labelling and instructions. The product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Ladders (non-powered) The product could not hold the test load without collapsing. If this were to occur when in use, it could cause serious injury from falling from the full extended height of the product. The product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Mirror The wall hanging adhesive may fail. While the adhesion is sufficient to pass required load testing, it may result in failures over time. A failure could cause the mirror to fall from the wall and shatter, potentially causing injuries. The affected batches do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
From 31 July 2025 to 21 August 2025, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
4 recalls regarding toys and childcare products
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Hazard |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Strangulation |
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Table play kitchens If young children are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can get caught on the plastic or metal hooks meant to hold toy kitchen accessories such as play pots and pans, posing a strangulation hazard. |
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Deadly choking |
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Basketball toys The recalled toy contains small balls and is intended for children under three years of age, which violates the small ball ban, posing a deadly choking hazard. |
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Ingestion |
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Pet toys The recalled pet toys violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries as required by Reese’s Law because the LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break upon impact, making the button cell batteries easily accessible to children, posing an ingestion hazard. Swallowed batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. |
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Magnetic toys The recalled magnetic floating stacker toys violate the mandatory standard for toy magnets because they contain magnets that can loosen and detach from the toy, 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, blood poisoning, and death. |
9 recalls of consumer products
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Fire and serious injury or death |
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Mattresses The recalled mattresses violate a mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury or death to consumers. |
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Laceration or ingestion |
1 |
Garlic presses Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion hazard to consumers. |
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Toxicity |
1 |
Jewellery The jewellery can contain excess levels of cadmium, which can be toxic if ingested by young children and may cause adverse health effects through long-term skin exposure. |
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Laceration |
1 |
Multi-tools The tip of the knife blade doesn’t fully fold into the handle, posing a laceration hazard. |
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Fall and injury |
1 |
2-step stools The safety bar can detach or break while in use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to consumers. |
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Serious impact, laceration, and hearing damage |
1 |
Carbonation bottles The recalled Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles can explode during use, posing serious impact, laceration, and hearing damage hazards to users and bystanders. |
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Burn |
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Kettles The kettle’s infuser basket lid is loose and can fall off during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
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Deadly poisoning |
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Fuel bottles The recalled Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles contain hydrocarbons, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The product includes a nozzle applicator, which is not child-resistant, violating the mandatory standard. When the applicator is used instead of the child-resistant closure, it poses a deadly poisoning hazard to young children. Hydrocarbons can get into the lungs, causing chemical pneumonia and pulmonary damage, which can be fatal. In addition, the torch fuel violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it is incorrectly labelled as “Non-Toxic”. |
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Fall |
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Ladders The ladders’ locking mechanism can jam and not fully lock into place, posing a fall hazard. |