Eurofins Toys & Hardlines Monthly Bulletin (April 2026)
Public consultation on draft SEAC opinion for PFAS restriction
On 23 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft opinion of its Committee for Socio‑Economic Analysis (SEAC) regarding the proposed EU‑wide restriction of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The consultation will run until 25 May 2026. The consultation aims to collect evidence-based input on the socio‑economic impacts of restricting PFAS across the EU. Stakeholders are invited to provide detailed information on:
- The costs and benefits of restriction
- The availability and feasibility of alternatives
- Sector-specific impacts on industry and society
Importantly, this consultation focuses exclusively on socio‑economic aspects, as environmental and health risks have already been assessed by ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC).
Following the consultation, SEAC will review stakeholder input and may revise its conclusions. The Committee is expected to adopt its final opinion by the end of 2026. After that, ECHA will submit both RAC and SEAC opinions to the European Commission and then, the Commission will then prepare a final restriction proposal, to be discussed and voted by Member States under REACH.
For more information, consult the ECHA website here.
European Commission issues guidance to support PPWR implementation
On the 30 of March 2026, the European Commission issued new guidance and a frequently asked questions document to support companies in preparing for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will apply from 12 August 2026.
The documents include a detailed interpretative document and a set of FAQs designed to ensure consistent implementation across all EU Member States. It helps businesses better understand key aspects such as:
- The definition of packaging and when a product qualifies as such
- The roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, producers, importers, and distributors
- Requirements for food contact packaging and restricted substances, including PFAS
The documents also clarify how companies should assess compliance and confirms that the new restrictions will apply from August 2026 without any transition period for non-compliant stock.
These documents represent an important step in the implementation of the PPWR, providing essential clarity and supporting the EU’s transition towards a more sustainable and circular packaging system.
EN 18120 sets new EU standard for recyclable plastic packaging
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.
On 15 April 2026, CEN published the EN 18120 standard, a comprehensive set of 14 parts addressing Design for Recycling (DfR) for plastic packaging across all major materials and formats.
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 1: Definitions and principles for design-for-recycling of plastic packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 3: Evaluation processes for the sortability of plastic packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 4: Guideline for PET bottles |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 5: Guideline for PET rigid packaging (except bottles) |
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Packaging - Design for recycling for plastic packaging - Part 6: Guideline for PE and PP rigid packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 7: Guideline for PE and PP flexible packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 8: Guideline for PS and XPS rigid packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 9: Guideline for EPS packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 10: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET bottles |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles) |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 12: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PE and PP rigid packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 13: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PE and PP flexible packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 14: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PS and XPS rigid packaging |
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Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 15: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for EPS packaging |
A key feature is the separation between design guidelines and evaluation protocols, enabling companies to both design for recyclability and verify performance through standardised testing. This supports compliance declarations and substantiates recyclability claims under EU legislation.
National standardisation bodies must adopt the standard within six months, meaning full implementation across EU countries is required by October 2026, replacing any conflicting national guidelines.
EN 18120 marks a major step toward harmonised design-for-recycling practices in the EU, providing a clear framework to support EPR compliance, environmental claims, and alignment with the PPWR.
Draft amendments notification for EU recycled plastics regulation
In April 2026, the European Commission submitted two new notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO), G/SPS/N/EU/940 and G/TBT/N/EU/1203, concerning amendments to Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods.
These draft amendments aim to address current challenges in improving the documentation and controls of recycled plastics, including those imported to the EU, to provide the legal basis for the creation of the TARIC codes, and to streamline with an interactive digital platform the procedure for registration by industry and the management of the recycling installations by national authorities.
EFSA publishes draft guidance on safety assessment of hazardous bisphenols
On 26 March 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released a draft scientific statement for public consultation outlining new data requirements for the safety assessment of hazardous bisphenols (BPs) used in food contact materials (FCMs).
The document aims to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, which restricts the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and sets conditions for other hazardous bisphenols and their derivatives.
The document has been released as a draft for public consultation, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback before finalisation.
The final guidance is expected to play a key role in the authorisation process for bisphenols under the updated EU regulatory framework.
EU Moves to Tighten Chemical Safety in Childcare Products
On the 8th of May 2026, the European Commission is opened a regulatory initiative aimed at restricting hazardous chemicals in childcare articles. The initiative focuses on limiting the presence of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) in products designed for children. These include items used for sleeping, feeding, hygiene, transport, and general childcare.
The main point of the proposal is a general concentration limit of 10 mg/kg (0.001%) for CMR category 1A and 1B substances in materials used in these products. In addition, specific stricter limits are proposed for certain well-known hazardous chemicals, including:
- Benzene: 5 mg/kg
- Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS): 1 mg/kg
- Formaldehyde: 30 mg/kg
- Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury (with very low thresholds)
The proposal also includes a dynamic mechanism, meaning newly classified CMR substances under EU classification rules would automatically fall within the scope of the restriction. Certain products are expected to be exempt from the new rules, including:
- Second-hand childcare articles
- Medical devices regulated under separate EU laws
- Food contact materials
- Components that are not accessible to children during normal use
To give manufacturers time to comply, the regulation would include a transition period of around 36 months after entry into force.
For more information, consult the European Commission’s website here.
Standard updates – childcare articles
The table below summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive):
(*) Date of withdrawal: latest date by which national standards conflicting with an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
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Child care articles - Changing units and changing pads for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods |
2027-03-31 |
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Updated EUDR supply chain infographics
In March 2026, the European Commission, in collaboration with UNEP WCMC, published the third edition of the “EUDR Supply Chain Infographics”, which provides updated guidance on how companies must comply with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).
The new publication reflects recent regulatory amendments adopted in December 2025 and aims to simplify obligations for businesses across global supply chains dealing with high-risk commodities such as beef, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood.
The updated infographics highlight that traceability is at the core of the EUDR. Companies must ensure that commodities can be traced back to their exact plot of land of origin.
Furthermore, the third edition clarifies the simplified procedures introduced by the amended regulation. For example:
- Micro and small primary operators (MSPOs) can now submit a one‑time simplified declaration instead of repeated due diligence statements.
- Due diligence statements (DDS) can cover multiple shipments for up to one year, reducing administrative burden.
- Downstream actors face reduced reporting obligations, focusing mainly on record‑keeping and traceability.
These measures aim to balance strict environmental controls with practical implementation for businesses, especially SMEs. By clarifying responsibilities and simplifying procedures, the Commission aims to facilitate compliance while maintaining high environmental standards.
EU unveils major customs reform
On the 26th of March 2026, the European Commission published questions and answers on the EU customs reform. This major reform of the EU Customs Union aims to modernise trade, improve digitalisation, and strengthen enforcement.
The reform addresses growing challenges such as increasing e-commerce imports and stricter EU regulatory requirements. It aims to reduce compliance costs while improving control over goods entering the EU.
Key measures include removing the €150 duty-free threshold, introducing a €3 duty on small e-commerce shipments from July 2026, and making online platforms responsible for customs duties, VAT, and product compliance.
The reform also introduces a “Trust & Check” system, allowing reliable companies to benefit from simplified procedures.
It will be implemented gradually between 2026 and 2034, marking an important step towards a more efficient and resilient EU customs system.
For more information, consult the European Commission website here.
New REACH restrictions on 2,4‑Dinitrotoluene
On 21 April 2026, the European Commission adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859, amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, to restrict 2,4‑dinitrotoluene (2,4‑DNT) in articles placed on the EU market.
2,4‑DNT is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen and listed as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). While EU manufacturing has already phased out its use, the Commission identified a continued risk arising from articles manufactured outside the EU, as REACH authorisation requirements do not apply to imported articles.
Articles may not contain 2,4‑DNT at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1 % by weight after 10 May 2027. This applies to articles for both professional users and the general public.
Products most likely to be affected include rubber and elastomer articles, polyurethane foam products, and goods manufactured using recycled materials where legacy contamination may occur.
Regulation EU 2026/859 is directly applicable in all Member States without the need for it to be transposed at the national level. Economic operators are expected to review their supply chains and take appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
The measure reflects the EU’s continued commitment to protecting consumer health and ensuring a high level of chemical safety across the internal market.
Italy notifies draft rules on biodegradable packaging
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry for Enterprises and Made in Italy submitted a new proposal regulation to the World Trade Organisations (WTO) under notification G/TBT/N/ITA/39 and the European Commission under notification 2026/0167/IT, concerning requirements for the biodegradability and compostability of packaging.
The draft regulation focuses on specific categories of packaging that may need to be compostable under EU rules, including:
- Certain single-use plastic packaging items
- Packaging linked to organic waste streams, such as labels on fruit and vegetables.
The initiative aligns with broader EU environmental objectives, particularly those established under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which promotes recyclable and sustainable packaging solutions. The obligation would apply progressively, with a key milestone set for January 2030.
UK updates guidance on UKCA and CE marking
On 31 March 2026, the UK Department for Business and Trade published its official guidance on placing products on the market in Great Britain under the UKCA and CE marking regimes and guidance on placing UKCA or CE marked products on the market in Great Britain, providing businesses with clearer instructions and greater flexibility following recent regulatory changes. They apply across more than 20 product sectors, such as personal protective equipment, toys and electronics, among others. The guides cover essential requirements such as:
- Identifying applicable product regulations
- Completing conformity assessment procedures
- Preparing technical documentation
- Applying the correct conformity marking (UKCA or CE)
- Maintaining records and ongoing compliance
Under the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment) Regulations 2024, the UK government allows businesses to use either marking where EU requirements remain aligned with UK rules. This approach reflects a significant policy shift from earlier plans to fully replace CE marking with UKCA, offering companies increased flexibility when accessing the GB market. A central feature of the updated guidance is the continued recognition of the CE marking in Great Britain, alongside the UKCA mark. The dual‑system approach enables manufacturers to choose between:
- UKCA marking, demonstrating compliance with UK rules
- CE marking, demonstrating compliance with EU requirements where recognised
This is particularly relevant for companies trading in both the UK and EU, allowing them to streamline conformity assessment processes and reduce administrative burden.
The guidance also confirms that many UK product rules are still derived from EU legislation, helping maintain alignment and ease of compliance.
For companies operating across Europe and the UK, the guidance offers a clearer pathway to compliance while signaling a pragmatic approach to regulatory convergence.
UK launches consultation to reform fire safety rules for upholstered furniture
On 31 March 2026, the UK Department for Business and Trade launched a new public consultation on the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.
The consultation focuses on updating the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, widely regarded as a benchmark for fire safety but now considered in need of reform to reflect modern materials, manufacturing practices, and risks.
The consultation outlines several important reforms to the existing requirements, by introducing updated testing methods, reducing reliance on chemical flame retardants, supporting innovation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on industry and adapting regulatory scope. This way, the government seeks to create a more proportionate, science-based, and future-proof framework.
For industry stakeholders, the consultation represents a critical opportunity to shape the future of furniture safety regulation in the UK while preparing for potential changes in compliance requirements.
The consultation period is open until 23 June 2026, giving stakeholders across industry, regulatory bodies, and the public an opportunity to provide feedback.
California Updates Practical Quantitation Limits for Bisphenols in Juvenile Feeding and Sucking/Teething Products
California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has published updated information on its website regarding the determination of practical quantitation limits (PQLs) for bisphenols in certain juvenile products, pursuant to authority granted under SB 1266 (Chapter 790, Statutes of 2024).
Background: Signed into law on September 27, 2024, SB 1266 (Limón) expanded California's existing BPA restrictions — originally established under the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act (AB 1319, Chapter 467, Statutes of 2011) — to cover any form of bisphenol across a broader product scope. Effective January 1, 2026, the law prohibits any person from manufacturing, selling, or distributing in commerce any juvenile's feeding product or juvenile's sucking or teething product containing any form of bisphenol above the PQL, as determined by the DTSC (California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 12). The PQL is defined as the lowest concentration of a chemical that can be reliably measured within specified limits of precision and accuracy using routine laboratory operating procedures (22 California Code of Regulations § 69501.1(a)(52)).
What Has Changed: The DTSC's website now provides the following key clarifications regarding PQL determinations:
- The scope of regulated "bisphenol substances" includes, but is not limited to: BPA, bisphenol AP (BPAP), bisphenol AF (BPAF), bisphenol B (BPB), bisphenol BP (BPBP), bisphenol C (BPC), bisphenol E (BPE), bisphenol F (BPF), bisphenol FL (BPFL), bisphenol G (BPG), bisphenol PH (BPPH), bisphenol S (BPS), bisphenol TMC (BPTMC), and bisphenol Z (BPZ).
- The PQL for BPA is confirmed to remain at 0.1 ppb at this time.
- The DTSC intends to conduct additional work to establish specific PQLs for other bisphenol substances and will post updated information as determinations are made.
The law also prohibits manufacturers from replacing bisphenols with any chemical identified by the DTSC as a Candidate Chemical that is recognized as a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant, and requires use of the least toxic alternative.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Extends PFAS-in-Products Reporting Deadline to 15 September 2026
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) updated the reporting deadline for manufacturers required to disclose intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in Minnesota under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943). The initial reports, originally due 1 January 2026, and subsequently extended to 1 July 2026, are now due by 15 September 2026.
Background: Amara's Law, enacted in May 2023, requires manufacturers — including importers and first domestic distributors where the producer has no U.S. presence — to report intentionally added PFAS in any product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota, and to pay a one-time flat reporting fee of $800 per manufacturer. Rulemaking under Minn. R. 7026 was finalized in fall 2025. Reporting is conducted through the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), which entered soft launch in December 2025 and has since been updated through version 1.2 (April 2026).
What Has Changed: The MPCA has extended the initial reporting deadline to 15 September 2026, to provide manufacturers additional time to:
- Establish agreements with suppliers to report on their behalf, as permitted under state rule.
- Become familiar with PRISM, which has undergone several rounds of improvements and enhancements since its initial launch.
- Utilize support resources available from the MPCA.
Manufacturers that require further time beyond 15 September 2026 may request a reporting extension, which would move their deadline to 14 December 2026. Extension and waiver request forms, along with applicable fees, must be postmarked by 16 August 2026. Approval of extension and waiver requests is not guaranteed and is subject to review by the MPCA commissioner.
Key Reporting Requirements: Each report must include a description of each product or component containing intentionally added PFAS, the purpose or function that PFAS serves in the product, the amount of each type of PFAS present, and other information specified under Minn. Stat. § 116.943, subd. 2. Manufacturers are permitted to report PFAS concentration ranges rather than exact amounts. Annual update reports are due on 1 February each year.
EPA Issues Third Extension to TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule Submission Period; New Start Date No Later Than 31 January 2027
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule amending the start of the submission period for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (40 CFR Part 705). The final rule was published in the Federal Register on 13 April 2026 (91 FR 18786, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549) and became effective the same day.
Background: The TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule was finalized on 11 October 2023 (88 FR 70516), pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), which amended TSCA to require reporting from any entity that has manufactured — including imported — PFAS, mixtures containing PFAS, or PFAS-containing articles at any time between 1 January 2011, and 31 December 2022. The original submission period was set to begin 12 November 2024. The EPA has since extended the start date on two prior occasions: first via a direct final rule in September 2024 (89 FR 72336), moving the start to 11 July 2025, and then via an interim final rule in May 2025 (90 FR 20236), shifting the start further to 13 April 2026. This 13 April 2026 final rule constitutes the third such extension.
What the Final Rule Does: The rule amends 40 CFR § 705.20 to establish that the submission period will begin on 31 January 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule addressing the substantive requirements of the PFAS Reporting Rule — whichever date is earlier. The EPA cited the need for additional time to consider and respond to the substantial volume of public comments received on both the May 2025 interim final rule and the November 2025 proposed rule, and to complete development of its updated electronic reporting tool.
The final rule does not alter the currently codified duration of the submission period. Under the existing regulation: the general submission window runs for six months from the start date; small manufacturers (as defined at 40 CFR § 704.3) reporting exclusively as article importers have a twelve-month submission window from the same start date. The EPA has indicated it will address changes to the submission period's duration — along with any potential exemptions and other substantive revisions proposed in November 2025 — in a subsequent final rulemaking.
CPSC Direct Final Rule Updates Mandatory Safety Standard for Infant and Cradle Swings to ASTM F2088-25; Effective 25 July 2026
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory federal safety standard for infant and cradle swings, codified at 16 CFR Part 1223, by replacing the currently incorporated ASTM F2088-24 with ASTM F2088-25, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant and Cradle Swings. The rule was published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2026 (91 FR 20875, Docket No. CPSC-2013-0025) and becomes effective 25 July 2026, absent receipt of a significant adverse comment by 20 May 2026.
Key Changes in ASTM F2088-25: The revised standard introduces several substantive additions and modifications across four areas:
- Scope Clarification. Section 1.3 now explicitly states that the standard does not cover products "in the rest (non-rocking) position" intended to provide sleeping accommodations, directing that such products — including cradle swings in their non-rocking configuration — are instead governed by ASTM F2194 for bassinets and cradles. This ensures that products functioning as bassinets or cradles are evaluated under the correct safe-sleep standard.
- The definition of "cradle swing" is updated to specify that the product positions an infant at an incline of no more than 10 degrees from horizontal while in the rest (non-rocking) position, providing a clearer distinction between cradle swings and infant swings and ensuring products are tested against the appropriate requirements.
- New Test Method — Suffocation Hazard Visibility Test (Section 7.17). ASTM F2088-25 adds a new test requiring that the front warning label remain visible to a caregiver standing in front of the swing with a newborn dummy secured in the product according to the manufacturer's instructions, both with and without accessories attached. Minor obstruction by a toy bar is permissible if visibility is restored with a shift in the observer's head position. This test confirms that critical suffocation warnings are not obscured during normal product use.
- Revised Marking and Labeling Requirements. The standard substantially updates on-product warning content for infant swings in two respects:
- Suffocation hazards: Two new warning statements are added under section 8.6.1.2, cautioning that babies have suffocated when swings are used as sleep products and that blankets or swaddles must never be used with the product. A new, separate warning label addressing sleep-related suffocation risk is additionally required on the front surface of the swing (section 8.6.1.4), subject to the visibility test described above. The prior warning instructing caregivers to remove a sleeping baby is revised by deleting the phrase "as soon as possible," making the directive immediate, and is recategorised from "Fall and Strangulation Hazards" to "Suffocation Hazards" to more accurately identify the risk.
- Fall hazards: The existing restraint warning is revised from "ALWAYS use restraints" to "ALWAYS USE RESTRAINTS” presented in full bold capitalisation — to increase conspicuity and reduce the risk of infant falls.
Health Canada Updates Danger Assessment for Free-Standing Clothing Storage Units; ASTM F2057-23 Now the Applicable Compliance Standard
Health Canada updated its Danger to Human Health or Safety Assessment for Free-Standing Clothing Storage Units on 31 March 2026, revising the entry for these products in Table 3 of its Approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). The update concludes that free-standing clothing storage units (CSUs) that do not conform to the applicable criteria of ASTM F2057-23, Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units, or an equivalent standard, are considered likely to pose a danger to human health or safety.
Background: Table 3 was first published in July 2020 to consolidate information for regulated parties regarding Health Canada's evaluation of products that pose a danger to human health or safety. The original entry for free-standing CSUs was added at that time and referenced the 2019 edition of ASTM F2057. This updated assessment reflects Health Canada's determination that ASTM F2057-23 provides a meaningfully greater level of protection against tip-over hazards for Canadian children over a wider age group than the 2019 edition, and that the 2019 edition may no longer be sufficiently protective of health and safety.
Products Within Scope: The updated assessment applies to free-standing CSUs — including chests, drawer chests, dressers, bureaus, door chests, and armoires — that are not built into a wall or permanently attached to a structure, and that meet all three of the following thresholds: 686 mm (27 inches) or greater in height; 13.5 kg (30 lbs) or greater in mass; and 90.6 dm³ (3.2 ft³) or greater of enclosed storage volume.
Products Excluded from Scope: The assessment does not apply to non-clothing storage units such as bookcases, shelving units, entertainment furniture, office furniture, display cabinets, jewelry armoires, or other accent furniture not intended for bedroom use; built-in clothing storage units that are built into a wall or permanently attached to a structure; or any unit falling below any of the three size and mass thresholds identified above.
South Korea MFDS Issues Notice No. 2026-24 Revising Standards and Specifications for Food Contact Utensils, Containers and Packages; Effective 27 March 2026
South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2026-24 in March 2026, comprehensively updating the nation's Standards and Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packages (the Standard). The notice, which became effective upon publication on March 27, 2026, replaces the prior edition established under MFDS Notice No. 2024-29 and introduces structural reforms, updated migration limits for plasticizers in PVC materials, and an expanded permission for the use of recycled plastics in food contact applications.
Key Changes Under Notice No. 2026-24:
Structural Revisions. The Standard has been reorganized with restructured "General Rules" and "Common Standards and Specifications" sections, and a new Section I has been added to consolidate definitions and terminology throughout the document.
Updated Migration Limits for PVC Materials. The most consequential chemical changes concern migration limits for two plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food contact materials under Section V, Clause 1, 1-8, a3:
- DEHP (di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate): The migration limit has been tightened from ≤ 1.5 mg/L to not detected (ND), representing a full prohibition of detectable DEHP migration from PVC food contact materials.
- DEHA (di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate): The general limit of ≤ 18 mg/L is retained for most PVC applications; however, DEHA migration from PVC wraps is now also required to be not detected (ND), adding a stricter control specific to wrap applications.
These two changes — the ND requirement for DEHP in PVC and the ND requirement for DEHA in PVC wraps — carry a delayed effective date of March 27, 2027, providing a one-year transition period. All other provisions of Notice No. 2026-24 are effective as of March 27, 2026. The remaining PVC migration limits — including lead (≤ 1 mg/L), potassium permanganate consumption (≤ 10 mg/L), overall migration (≤ 30 mg/L; ≤ 150 mg/L in n-heptane), DBP (≤ 0.3 mg/L), BBP (≤ 30 mg/L), DNOP (≤ 5 mg/L), and the combined DINP/DIDP limit (≤ 9 mg/L) — are unchanged from the prior standard.
Expanded Recycled Plastic Permissions. Notice No. 2026-24 expands the conditions under which recycled plastics may be used in food contact applications. Previously, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was permitted under specified conditions; the revised Standard now also permits recycled polypropylene (PP) for use in food contact utensils, containers, and packages under defined conditions.
Standard update for consumer products
In March and April 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved 690 industry standards, and the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Administration for Standardisation) approved 303 recommended national standards.
- Chinese Industrial Standard Announcement #9 of 2026
- Chinese National Standard Announcement #15 of 2026
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GB/T 11785-2026 |
Reaction to fire tests for floorings—Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source |
This document specifies a test method for evaluating the combustion behavior, flame spread, and smoke emission characteristics of horizontally installed floor coverings when exposed to a test chamber with a specific gradient of radiant heat flux distribution, under conditions of ignition by a pilot flame. The determination of smoke emission characteristics is described in Annex A. This document applies to the determination of the fire performance of floor coverings (including the substrate), such as textile carpets, cork flooring, wood flooring, vinyl flooring, and floor coatings. Any backing material, method of adhesion to the substrate, underlayment, or other variations in the floor covering may affect the test results. This document applies to the determination and description of the fire performance of flooring materials under the action of flame and heat under controlled test conditions. Information on the accuracy of the test methods is given in Appendix B. |
2026-10-01 |
GB/T 11785-2005 |
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GB/T 2913-2026 |
Plastics—Test for whiteness |
This document describes methods for determining the whiteness, lightness index, and blue light whiteness of plastics using a spectrophotometer or a blue light photometer. This document applies to the determination of semi-transparent or opaque, white or near-white, fluorescent or non-fluorescent plastic powders, granules, or flakes. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 3855-2026 |
Test method for resin content of carbon fiber reinforced plastics |
This document describes the principles, test specimens, test procedures, test results, and test reports for determining the resin content of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. Method A (Digestion Method) described in this document is applicable for determining the resin content of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics where sulfuric acid completely decomposes the resin under specific conditions without excessively corroding the fibers. Method B (Calcination Method) is applicable for determining the resin content of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics where the resin is carbonized in a high-temperature nitrogen atmosphere without affecting the quality of the carbon fibers. This document does not apply to the determination of resin content in carbon fiber-reinforced plastics containing fillers. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 47318-2026 |
Reaction to fire tests—Mass loss measurement |
This document describes methods for determining the mass loss of materials during combustion under radiant heating and open-flame heating conditions. This document applies to the determination of mass loss during combustion of non-non-combustible flat materials and articles. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 47330-2026 |
Plastics—Determination of specific aerobic biodegradation rate of solid plastic materials and disappearance time(DT50) under mesophilic laboratory test conditions |
This document specifies a method for measuring the specific aerobic biodegradation rate of solid, non-water-soluble plastic materials under mesophilic conditions. Note 1: The specific aerobic biodegradation rate (strictly speaking, the mineralization rate, which evaluates the conversion of organic carbon to CO₂ while ignoring biomass formation) is expressed as the amount of carbon mineralized to CO₂ per unit area per unit time. The method described in this document does not provide information regarding the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of the test specimens. For test methods regarding the biodegradability of plastic materials under mesophilic conditions, refer to relevant standards such as ISO 23517 and ISO 22403. The method described in this document may be used to determine the DT50 only when the plastic material has been demonstrated to be inherently biodegradable using appropriate standards (such as ISO 23517 and ISO 22403). Furthermore, for plastic materials whose ultimate biodegradation has not yet been demonstrated, the measured biodegradation rate should not be considered a characteristic of the material as a whole. This document considers only the release of CO₂ as a direct measure of the mineralization of the test specimen. The method described in this document may also be applied to solid materials for reference purposes. This document does not apply to claims regarding the “marine, soil, and freshwater biodegradation” of biodegradable plastic materials. For this purpose, please refer to relevant product standards (if available). Note 2: Although results may indicate that the tested plastic materials and polymers will biodegrade at a specific aerobic biodegradation rate or DT50 under the specified test conditions, results issued by any laboratory are not directly applicable to actual field conditions or environmental areas at leakage sites, including soil, marine environments, and lakes. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 7131-2026 |
Plastics—Identification of polymers—Pyrolytic gas chromatography method |
This document applies to the identification of polymers in plastics containing a single polymeric material, as well as to the identification of the primary polymers in plastics containing two or more polymeric materials. This document does not apply to the identification of the same type of plastic produced by different processes, nor does it apply to the identification of the same type of plastic with varying copolymer monomer content. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 8325-2026 |
Plastics—Polymer dispersions and rubber latices—Determination of pH |
This document describes a method for determining the pH of polymer dispersions and rubber latex (natural and synthetic) using a pH meter equipped with a glass-silver composite reference electrode. This document applies to pre-vulcanized rubber latex and compounds containing polymer dispersions or rubber latex, including adhesives. Note 1: The accuracy of this method decreases when the pH value exceeds 11. Note 2: pH meters equipped with other electrodes may be used provided they yield results identical to those obtained with the pH meter described above. |
2026-10-01 |
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GB/T 9872-2026 |
Rubber and thermoplastic elastomer—Determination of halogen content |
This document describes methods for determining the chlorine and bromine content in rubber and thermoplastic elastomers using ion chromatography (Method A) and potentiometric titration (Method B). This document applies to the determination of chlorine and bromine content in rubber and rubber products, as well as thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastic elastomer products; it may be used as a reference for the determination of other halogen elements. |
2026-10-01 |
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Children’s Product Test Method |
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GB/T 46856-2025 |
Determination of the emission of certain volatile organic compounds from Juvenile products |
This document describes test methods for measuring the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from infant and children’s products. This document applies to the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as naphthalene, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, 2-phenyl-2-propanol, formamide, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m-xylene, p-xylene, and o-xylene in finished infant and child products, materials, and components. |
2026-06-01 |
GB/T 46856-2025 |
Food packaging material regulation preparing for update
In October 2025, Indonesia’s FDA (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (Badan POM) in Bahasa Indonesia) release a draft regulation for public comment, this regulation is aim to revision the NOMOR 20 TAHUN 2019 food packaging safety regulation. In the draft regulation, food packaging material refers to:
- Plastic;
- Rubber and elastomers
- Paper and cardboard
- Ceramics
- Glass
- Metals and metal alloys
- Multilayer materials
Food packaging materials that come into direct contact with food must meet migration limit requirements, meaning overall migration and/or specific migration.
This draft regulation largely follows with the European Union Food contact material regulation pattern. The regulation structure is as follows:
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Appendix |
Subject |
Main content |
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Appendix I |
Requirements for migration limits of food packaging materials |
All the food packaging materials (a~f) have specified Overall migration Limit (OML) and/or Specific Migration Limit (SML) |
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Appendix II |
Migration testing |
Specific the food simulant (Simulant A, Simulant B, Simulant C, Simulant D1, Simulant D2 and Simulant E) , and testing conditions (not exactly the same as EU) for overall migration. |
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Appendix III |
Food contact materials authorised for use as food packaging |
List out 115 kinds of substances that permitted for use in food packaging material, those substances also specified permitted to use for what kinds of material, function of the material and also the migration limit. List out 1376 kinds of substances without specified the migration limit. |
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Appendix IV |
Food contact materials prohibited for use in food packaging |
Specific 142 kinds of food contact substances may include additives used as components of food packaging, such as colorants, plasticizers, adhesives, modifiers, printing inks, stabilizers, antioxidants, solvents, etc. |
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Appendix V |
Migration testing of plastic food packaging materials |
Clarify the principles of overall migration and total migration. |
Below you will find a monthly summary of product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source: “Safety Gate (RAPEX)”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”).
Safety Gate (RAPEX) (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).
The following 76 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2026.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Burns |
1 |
Soft toy The batteries may overheat if the moving parts of the soft toy (legs and head) are obstructed during standard usage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Burn and fire |
1 |
Soft toy The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation, nor with EN 62133-2. |
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Chemical |
1 |
Soft toy The plastic material of the toy's face has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) . The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Children’s science kit The product contains asbestos fibres. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Tamagotchi The product lacks the necessary warning that different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. If batteries are used at same time, battery leakage could occur. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 62115. |
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1 |
Soft toy The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Fancy dress costume The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with EN 62115. |
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1 |
Plastic toy set The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
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 nor with EN 71-3. |
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1 |
Fancy-dress costume The migration of chromium VI from the textile label is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-3. |
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Chemical, Choking
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1 |
Bath bomb The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, and does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Bath toy The battery compartment of the toy can be easily opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 62115. |
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1 |
Toy aircraft The battery compartment of the toy can be easily opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Soft toy with key ring The plastic material of the toy's face has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Moreover, the toy contains small parts (keyring) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Fancy dress costume The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with EN 62115. |
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1 |
Soft toy with key ring The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Moreover, the product has small parts (metal keyring) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Soft toy with key ring The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Additionally, the product has small parts (boots) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Portable electronic toy The screw of the battery compartment is not captive. If the screw is lost when changing the batteries, the cover of the compartment could easily be removed without using a tool. A child may put them in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 62115. |
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Choking
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1 |
Teether The product has small parts (the fox's feet) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Activity toy board The toy has small parts (individual rotary knobs, lock) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Bath toy The suction cups can be easily removed. A child may put a suction cup in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Musical toy The product has small parts that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Plastic toy The product has small parts that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Playpen The product has small parts (zip pull). A small child may put it in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Soother holder The product contains small parts that can easily detach (detachable fastener). A small child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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1 |
Squeeze toy The product has small parts (the feet) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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9 |
Soft toy The product has a small part that can easily detach. A small child could put it in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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3 |
Toy gun set The product has small parts that can easily detach. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the soft parts of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put it in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Toy set The toy contains small parts (of the pistol) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. Moreover, the presence of suction-cup tips on the projectiles can obstruct the respiratory tract of a small child and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Toy slime with key ring The toy has small parts (the key ring, chain, feet and mouth) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the EN 71-1. |
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2 |
Expandable toy The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. A child may put the product in their mouth or contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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3 |
Key ring with soft toy The toy has small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Choking, Injuries |
1 |
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 product to expand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Fancy-dress costume The battery compartment of the toy can be easily opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Bow toy set The product has small parts (the projectiles' suction cups) which may easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. Furthermore, the protection on the arrow can become detached and the arrow, which can still be shot, may cause injuries a nearby people. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Magnetic toy The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put it in the mouth. 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 requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Expandable beads The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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1 |
Expandable toy The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in their mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. Moreover, the product can generate small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Injuries, Strangulation
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1 |
Soft toy The toy contains small parts (beaded necklace and left leg) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth. Moreover, the crown's points may cause injuries to the child. Finally, the beaded necklace is too long. It can become wrapped around the neck of a child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Choking, Microbiological
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1 |
Fidget toy The products can burst easily, releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth. The aqueous solution inside the product contains an excessive concentration of microbiological contamination. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Strangulation |
1 |
Soother holder The cord of the soother holder is too long. It can become wrapped around the neck of the baby. Moreover, due to the reduced diameter of the product, it could break. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Choking, Suffocation |
1 |
Soft toy The toy has small parts (eyes) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth. Furthermore, the plastic bag 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 requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1. |
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Cuts, Injuries |
2 |
Children's bicycle seat The children's feet can get trapped between the wheel and the bicycle frame, causing the child to fall out of the seat. Moreover, the mounting screws of the bicycle seat have protruding parts which may cause cuts to the child. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 14344. |
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Cuts, Entrapment, Injuries, Suffocation |
1 |
Children's bicycle seat The child’s feet can get trapped between the wheel and the bicycle frame. Furthermore, the plastic packaging of the seat is too thin. The bag can cover a child’s head. In addition, the mounting screws of the bicycle seat have protruding parts. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety;Regulation nor with EN 14344. |
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Health risk / other
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2 |
Sand-filled figurine toy The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Children’s bicycle seat The edges and projections are not rounded nor free of dangerous burrs. Exposed edges which may come into contact with the supervising adult. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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3 |
Baby sling The baby sling lacks the required instructions for correct use. This could lead to a child not being properly secured in the baby carrier, or the product being incorrectly set. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 16512. |
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2 |
Baby walker The product can tip over when pulled over an edge. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 1273. |
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2 |
Baby swing The swing lacks restraining devices to keep the child in the seat (no belt or T-shaped restraint in the leg area). The child can therefore slip out of the swing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with DIN EN 71-8 |
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3 |
Baby carrier The carrier does not provide adequate fastening or support, therefore, the baby may slip out and fall. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 16512. |
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1 |
Baby stroller The product's braking system does not function properly which could lead the stroller to move unexpectedly |
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1 |
Baby bouncer The product is not sufficiently stable and the support strap may easily break. The child could therefore fall out. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 14036. |
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1 |
Children's camping chair The product does not have a locking mechanism to prevent it from folding when in use. This could lead |
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1 |
High chair The high chair is not sufficiently stable and may tip over while the child is seated. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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Injuries, Suffocation
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1 |
Toy tricycle The tricycle is not stable enough. When used on uneven ground, it could easily overturn, causing injury to the child. Moreover, inadequate distances between the moving parts of the wheels and frame can cause injuries in case of feet entrapment between moving parts. Furthermore, the plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
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1 |
Ride-on toy car The toy becomes loose upon use, creating a space between the left wheel and the body of the toy. A child could trap their fingers in this space and injure themselves. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with it, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1 |
The following 6 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2026.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemicals |
3 |
Bracelet |
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2 |
Necklace The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and release of nickel. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Earrings The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
The following 5 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2026.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Chemical |
1 |
Plier The product has an excessive concentration of lead in the black material in the handles. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
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1 |
Tablecloth 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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Choking |
4 |
Expandable beads The product expands in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Choking, Injuries
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2 |
Expandable beads The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. |
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Cuts, Injuries
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1 |
Crushing machine Due to the design of the product, the user can reach into the product and touch the moving blade. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
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Environment
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4 |
Bag/Sports bar/backpack The product contains perfluorocarboxylic acid related compounds (PFCAs) and an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs). The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation. |
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Injuries |
5 |
Telescopic ladder The product is not supplied with a stabiliser bar. It is not clear to the user that a locking mechanism is required for the product. If the user uses the ladder extended to full length, it may become unstable. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
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1 |
Racing bicycle One of the top screws that fixes the handlebars to the stem could easily break, which could cause the handlebars to rotate and the cyclist losing balance and falling. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with EN 4210-2. |
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1 |
Bike pedal The pedal axles can crack during use. This may cause the pedal to detach unexpectedly, causing the user to fall. 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 the 21 March 2026 to the 20 April 2026.
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Product |
Notes |
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Melamine tableware |
Formaldehyde : increasing migration |
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Diverse cups and bottles |
They have not the necessary import documentation |
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Reusable plastic plates |
Migration total: too high level |
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Reusable cutlery set |
Deformation during migration testing of reusable cutlery sets (maximum temperature declared on the label: 100°C) |
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Aluminium Drinking bottles |
Too high migration of aluminium |
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United Kingdom
The Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) issues Product Safety Alerts for the UK market.
The following 20 alerts regarding toys, childcare articles and children's equipment products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2026.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Asphyxiation
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1 |
Baby/infant stimulation toys (non-powered) The product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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1 |
Scientific toys (non-powered) The product is supplied with a plastic bag which does not meet minimum thickness requirements. This poses an asphyxiation risk to small children if they are left unattended with the product. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Choking |
2 |
Action figures (non-powered) The product presents some of the animal figures are small. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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2 |
Dolls/soft toys (non-powered) The jacket buttons can easily detach during normal foreseeable use. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Choking and burns |
1 |
Scientific toys (powered) The battery compartment is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and batteries. |
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Choking and aspiration |
1 |
Baby feeding accessories The intended user of the product, does not have the dexterity or cognitive ability to control the flow of bottle feed, to know when to stop feeding, or to act if they gag or choke or to otherwise signal or raise alarm if something is going wrong. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Health |
7 |
Action figures (non-powered) The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. |
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1 |
Board games (non-powered) The sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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1 |
Scientific toys (non-powered) The sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. |
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Injuries |
1 |
Baby bouncing cradles/rocker seats (powered) The steel bolt, which secures the seat unit to the frame, can separate and cause the swing seat part to detach. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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1 |
Board games/cards/puzzles The product contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the permitted level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Suffocation
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1 |
Swaddle blanket/wrap cloth The neck opening can stretch during reasonably foreseeable use. This may lead to the baby slipping inside the product during normal sleep movements. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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1 |
Baby cots/cot beds/bassinet The product is possible for the product to roll away from the adult’s bed when in use, creating a gap that is wide enough for an infant to become trapped. If the sleeping infant rolls into this gap and is trapped, their airway may be restricted. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
The following 8 alerts regarding miscellaneous consumer products were reported between week 12 and week 16 of 2026.
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Asphyxiation
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4 |
Flower/plant pot replacement parts/accessories If the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Choking |
1 |
Water Beads The product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Health |
1 |
Ornaments (Non Powered) The sand inside the bottle may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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injuries |
1 |
Ladders (Non-Powered) The product cannot not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse during use, the user could fall from a height. The base width and rung clearances also do not meet minimum dimensional requirements. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. |
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Toxic |
1 |
Seeds The seed pods are toxic to humans and animals if ingested. |
United States
From the 9 April of 2026 to the 7 May of 2026, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
15 recalls regarding toys and childcare products
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Hazard |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Strangulation |
1 |
Toddler trampolines Young children can become entangled in the straps of the hammock, punching bag and hand ring accessories, posing a strangulation hazard, which can result in serious injury or death. |
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Choking |
1 |
Teething toy The Montessori toy sets contain an airplane shaped teething toy that has tentacle ends that can pose a choking hazard to young children. The toys also violate the teething toy provision of the mandatory standard for children’s toys. |
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1 |
Farm animal playset The recalled children’s toys violate the small parts ban because the toy is intended for children under three years of age and the fence handles can detach from the toy, posing a deadly choking hazard. |
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1 |
Activity playset The recalled toys violate the small parts ban because the toys are intended for children under three and the toys’ xylophone screws and clock hands can detach. In addition, the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children’s toys because the mallets have spherical ends, posing a choking hazard. |
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1 |
Plush toy The zipper slider on the side pouch can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard to children. |
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Fall |
1 |
Swing frames The swing frames can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in injury. |
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Ingestion |
1 |
Pet vet play set The Pet Vet Playset violates the mandatory standard for toys because the button cell batteries in the nail grinder and otoscope can be easily accessed by children. |
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1 |
Magnetic stick figure set The magnetic stick figures violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets 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. |
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1 |
Toothbrush boxes The recalled delivery boxes violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries because they contain a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging also does not bear the required warning labels for products containing such batteries as required by Reese’s Law. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death. |
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Fall and entrapment |
3 |
Tower stool The recalled tower stools can collapse or tip over while in use and a child’s torso can fit through the openings on the tower’s sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall and entrapment hazards. |
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Suffocation |
2 |
Baby loungers The recalled baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for infant support cushions because the padding can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or deadly suffocation hazard. |
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Choking and laceration |
1 |
Children’s toys The toys’ plastic cube can break into small parts or sharp edges, posing a risk of serious injury from choking and laceration hazards. |
18 recalls of consumer products
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Type of Risk |
Number of alerts |
Notes |
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Ingestion |
1 |
Magnetic drinkware charms The recalled magnetic drinkware charms violate the mandatory standard for magnets because they contain loose magnets 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. |
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1 |
Pumpkin carving kits The recalled carving kits violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the button cell batteries in the tea lights can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the product and its packaging do not have the warnings required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. |
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Fall |
1 |
Ski boots The fluorescent yellow materials of the boot shell and sole inserts can deteriorate and break, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall. |
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Drowning |
1 |
Weight pockets The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency in order to rise to the surface, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard. |
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Entrapment and drowning |
3 |
Pool drain covers The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers. |
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Entrapment and asphyxiation |
4 |
Adult portable bed rails The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels. |
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Fire and burn |
1 |
Lighters The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms and ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations. |
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Burn |
1 |
Tea kettles The tea kettles’ handle can detach during use when heated, posing a risk of serious injury from burn hazard. |
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Tip-over and Entrapment |
2 |
Dressers The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act. |
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Impact and laceration |
1 |
Food jars If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened, which can result in serious impact injury and laceration hazards to the consumer. |
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Laceration and ingestion |
1 |
Water bottle The recalled water bottle’s inner glass liner can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from laceration and ingestion hazards. |
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Fire |
1 |
Mattresses The mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire. |