EUROPE
New references of harmonised standards for toys
On 5 April 2023, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/740 of 4 April 2023 on harmonised standards for toys drafted in support of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, which repeals the Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1992.
The main points of this decision are:
- The updated references of the harmonised standards for toys are listed in the annex:
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No
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Reference of the standard
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1.
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EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018
Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
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2.
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EN 71-2:2020
Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
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3.
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EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
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4.
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EN 71-4:2020
Safety of toys — Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
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5.
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EN 71-5:2015
Safety of toys — Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
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6.
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EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020
Safety of toys — Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods
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7.
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N 71-8:2018
Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
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8.
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N 71-12:2016
Safety of toys — Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
Informative note: The limit values in point (a) of Table 2 of clause 4.2 of standard ‘EN 71-12:2016 Safety of toys — Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances’ are lower than the limit values to be complied with set in point 8 of part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC. In particular, those values are as follows:
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Substance
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Standard EN 71-12:2016
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Directive 2009/48/EC
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N-nitrosamines
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0,01 mg/kg
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0,05 mg/kg
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N-nitrosatable
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0,1 mg/kg
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1 mg/kg.
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9.
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EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022
Safety of toys — Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games
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10.
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EN 71-14:2018
Safety of toys — Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
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11.
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EN IEC 62115:2020
Electric toys — Safety
EN IEC 62115:2020/A11:2020
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Standards updates
The below table 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 an EN (and HD for CENELEC) have to be withdrawn.
(**) Date of announcement: The latest date by which the existence of an EN (and HD for CENELEC), a TS or a CWA has to be announced at a national level.
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CEN – Child care articles
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Reference
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Title
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Date of withdrawal (*)
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Supersedes
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EN 12790-1:2023
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Childcare articles - Reclined cradles - Part 1: Reclined cradles for children up to when they start to try to sit up
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31 March 2024
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EN 12790:2009
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EN 12790-2:2023
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Childcare articles - Reclined cradles - Part 2: Reclined cradles for children up to when they start to stand up
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31 March 2024
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Reference
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Title
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Date of Availability (**)
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Supersedes
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CEN/TR 13387-3:2023
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Childcare articles - General safety guidelines - Part 3: Mechanical hazards
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1 March 2023
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CEN/TR 13387-3:2018
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CEN/TR 13387-5:2023
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Childcare articles - General safety guidelines - Part 5: Product information
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26 April 2023
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CEN/TR 13387-5:2018
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CEN – Consumer products
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Reference
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Title
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Date of withdrawal (*)
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Supersedes
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EN 17461:2023
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Gymnastic equipment - Individual and multifunctional vaulting boxes - Safety requirements and test methods
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31 August 2023
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EN 17869:2023
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Hardware for furniture - Test methods for strength and overload tests of connectors for furniture constructed from panel material
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30 September 2023
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EN ISO 11490:2023
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Jewellery and precious metals - Determination of palladium - Gravimetry using dimethylglyoxime (ISO 11490:2023)
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30 September 2023
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EN ISO 11490:2016
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EN ISO 11210:2023
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Jewellery and precious metals - Determination of platinum - Gravimetry using ammonium chloride (ISO 11210:2023)
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30 September 2023
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EN ISO 11210:2016
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EN ISO 14375:2023
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Child-resistant non-resealable packaging for pharmaceutical products - Requirements and testing (ISO 14375:2018)
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30 September 2023
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EN ISO 28862:2023
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Packaging - Child-resistant packaging - Requirements and testing procedures for non-resealable packages for non-pharmaceutical products (ISO 28862:2018)
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30 September 2023
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EN 17665:2022 +A1:2023
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Packaging - Test methods and requirements to demonstrate that plastic caps and lids remain attached to beverage containers
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30 September 2023
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EN 17665:2022 /prA1
EN 17665:2022
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EN ISO 2811-1:2023
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of density - Part 1: Pycnometer method (ISO 2811-1:2023)
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31 August 2023
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EN ISO 2811-1:2016
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EN ISO 1518-1:2023
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of scratch resistance - Part 1: Constant-loading method (ISO 1518-1:2023)
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31 August 2023
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EN ISO 1518-1:2019
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EN ISO 7784-1:2023
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to abrasion - Part 1: Method with abrasive-paper covered wheels and rotating test specimen (ISO 7784-1:2023)
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31 August 2023
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EN ISO 7784-1:2016
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EN ISO 7784-2:2023
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Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to abrasion - Part 2: Method with abrasive rubber wheels and rotating test specimen (ISO 7784-2:2023)
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31 August 2023
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EN ISO 7784-2:2016
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EN ISO 4618:2023
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Paints and varnishes - Vocabulary (ISO 4618:2023)
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31 August 2023
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EN ISO 4618:2014
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New safety evaluation of BPA published by EFSA and BfR
On 19 April 2023, two European entities published the following opinions regarding the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA):
- EFSA published a new scientific opinion on the safety of BPA. According to the safety evaluation, a reduction of TDI by a factor of 20,000 was recommended. This would result in an SML of 2.5 ng/kg food, which is analytically extremely hard to achieve. Furthermore, blank values will be hardly free of BPA in such low concentrations.
- The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published its own opinion, which does not support the new TDI derived by EFSA due to several scientific and methodologic divergencies. Based on a detailed analysis of the scientific data on toxicological effects from gastrointestinal (oral, via the mouth) exposure to BPA, the BfR has derived a TDI value of 0.2 micrograms (which corresponds to 200 nanograms) per kilogram body weight, which is still a factor of 20 lower than the current limit but 1,000 fold higher than the EFSA opinion.
US
CPSC implements the STURDY Act requirements for the CSU stability
On 19 April 2023, the CPSC Commissioners voted to approve the direct final rule that implements the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act’s requirements for the stability of the clothing storage units (CSUs). The direct final rule (DFR) adopts the performance requirements of the ASTM F2057-23 as the Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units in 16 CFR 1261, in place of the current part 1261 that the CPSC had published in November 2022 as a consumer product safety standard for CSUs to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury, that otherwise will take effect on 24 May 2023.
The direct final rule was published on 4 May 2023 and will go into effect on 1 September 2023, unless the CPSC receives significantly adverse comments by 5 June 2023. The final rule will apply to the CSUs manufactured on and after the effective date.
Scope: With the adoption of ASTM F2057-2023, the scope of the CSU stability requirements will be “free-standing clothing storage units, including but not limited to chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires, chifferobes, bureaus, door chests, and dressers, which are 27 in. (686 mm) or greater in height, 30 lb (13.6 kg) or greater in mass, and contain 3.2 ft³ (90.6 dm³) or greater of enclosed storage volume.
The scope excludes shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture, dining room furniture, jewellery armoires, underbed drawer storage units, occasional/accent furniture not intended for bedroom use, laundry storage/sorting units, or built-in units intended to be permanently attached to the building, nor does it cover “Clothing Storage Chests” as defined in Consumer Safety Specification ASTM F2598.
Certification: The CSUs manufactured after the effective date will require Certification as per the 16 CFR 1110 rule. In addition, the children’s CSUs will require testing at a CPSC accepted third-party lab for the Certification (CPC) as per the 16 CFR 1110 rule.
Direct final rule: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-04/pdf/2023-08997.pdf
A copy of the ASTM F2057-2023 standard can be purchased at the ASTM website.
INTERNATIONAL
ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023 new impact for migration of heavy metals
On 23 March 2023, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee: ISO/TC 181 issued a new amendment ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023 for toy safety standards regarding heavy metals. The amendment will come into effect as long as the standard is issued.
The main points of the new amendment are as follows:
- Add new definition of Slime: Water-based gel or gel-like material, clear or coloured, which is viscous, slippery, and often non-Newtonian fluids, intended for play by hand manipulation, kneading and stretching.
- Combine the putty definition into modelling clay as "Modelling Clay and Putty": Flexible solid or semi-solid mixtures that retain their shape and form when moulded into a shape, intended to create representations of objects by hand manipulation or to be extruded into profiles by the toy.
- Add element Boron (B) migration limit for Slime and Modelling Clay and Putty:
Slime: 1250 mg/kg
Modelling Clay and Putty: 3750 mg/kg
- Adjust specific element migration limit for Slime and Modelling Clay and Putty:
Slime: The migration limits for all eight elements align with those of finger paint
Modelling clay and Putty: The element Barium (Ba) migration limit is 350 mg/kg
Below are the new limits laid out by the amendment:
| New limit of ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023 |
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Toys material
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Element Limit (mg/kg)
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Antimony
(Sb)
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Arsenic
(As)
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Barium
(Ba)
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Cadmium
(Cd)
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Chromium
(Cr)
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Lead
(Pb)
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Mercury
(Hg)
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Selenium
(Se)
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Boron
(B)
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Any toy material given in Clause 1, except modelling clay and putty, finger paint, and slime
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60
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25
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1000
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75
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60
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90
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60
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500
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--
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Finger paint
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10
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10
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350
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15
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25
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25
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10
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50
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--
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Slime
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10
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10
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350
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15
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25
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25
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10
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50
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1250
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Modelling clay and putty
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60
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25
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350
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50
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25
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90
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25
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500
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3750
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Regulatory proposals notified to WTO
The table below summarises the most recent notifications made to the World Trade Organization (WTO) (non-exhaustive):
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Notification number
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Countries
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Title
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G/TBT/N/ARG/440
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Argentina
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Draft MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on silicones intended for the manufacture of materials, packaging, linings and equipment in contact with food (P. RES No. 06/22)
The notified draft technical regulation applies to silicones used in materials, packaging, linings and equipment that come into contact with food. It does not apply to linings intended for cellulosic materials, which must comply with another specific MERCOSUR Technical Regulation.
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G/TBT/N/SAU/1286
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Technical Regulation for Packaging
This regulation specifies the following:
Terms and Definitions, Scope, Objectives, Supplier Obligations, Labelling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of Regulatory Authorities, Responsibilities of Market Surveillance Authorities, Violations and Penalties, General Provisions, Transitional Provisions, Publishing Appendix (lists of standards , HS code, List, the Identification System for Packaging Materials, Conformity Assessment Forms (Supplier Declaration of Conformity)
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G/TBT/N/GBR/57
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UK
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The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023
These regulations will introduce a ban on the supply of:
- Single-use plastic cutlery
- Single-use balloon sticks
- Single-use expanded and extruded polystyrene food and beverage containers
- Single-use expanded and extruded polystyrene cups.
- Single-use plastic plates. bowls and trays that are not for packaging
The restriction will not apply to:
- Plastic plates, bowls and trays that are used as packaging
- Other single-use plastic food and beverage containers
- Other single-use plastic cups
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PRODUCT RECALLS / ALERTS
Below, you will find a monthly table summarising product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source” Safety Gate (RAPEX)” and “RASFF”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”)
Europe
Safety Gate (RAPEX) (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities)
The following 13 alerts regarding childcare articles and children's equipment were reported between week 12 and week 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Entrapment, Strangulation
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1
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Folding playpen
The playpen design presents a risk of strangulation to the child, due to the corners of the product, and finger entrapment, due to the holes in the net.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 12227.
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Choking, Injuries, Suffocation
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1
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Baby pushchair
The restraint system does not provide adequate protection as it allows a child to fall out. In addition, small parts (Velcro on the rain cover and pull of the bumper bar zip) can easily detach. Moreover, the plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, this could pose a risk of suffocation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with EN 1888.
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Injuries, Strangulation
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1
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Children's hoodie
There are long functional cords with free ends. They can become trapped during various activities of a child.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 14682.
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Injuries
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7
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Baby pushchair and combination pushchair
The product has insufficient or inadequate support options on the baby carrier or inadequate restraint system. The baby may slip out of the carrier, fall or suffer injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 1888-1.
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1
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Children's cot
A child can become entangled in a garment on one of the corners of the cot and fall to the ground.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 716-1.
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Choking, Injuries
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1
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Children's bathing seat
The product has several safety concerns, including finger entrapment due to the gap between the seat and plastic board, separation of the board from the seat, causing injury, choking risk due to loose stickers, and lack of warning regarding the risk of drowning if the child is left unattended on the bath seat during bathing.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 17022.
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Cuts, Injuries
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1
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Pushchair
Due to a failure of the rivets, sharp edges are exposed. The child and users could suffer cuts and/or be otherwise injured.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 1888-1.
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The following 43 alerts regarding toy products were reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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11
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Plastic doll
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of multiple chemical substances, such as:
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
Cadmium.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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5
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Plastic toy
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of several chemical substances, such as:
Bisphenol A
Diisononylphtalate (DINP)
Diizodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Toy bow
The red grip tape on the bow has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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2
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Toy slime
The product contains and releases an excessive amount of boron.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-3.
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2
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Toy car
The plastic of the tyres releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances. The product also has an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium on the welding.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor EN 71-12. Moreover, it does not comply with REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the RoHS 2 Directive.
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1
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Inflatable pool
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 REACH Regulation.
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Chemical, Environment
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3
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Plastic doll
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of multiple chemical substances, such as bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP), Cadmium or short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
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1
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Kids piano
The welding on the product has an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium and the plastic wire contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
The product does not comply with REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the RoHS 2 Directive.
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1
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Plastic toy – Toy dinosaurs
The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP).
The packaging does not comply with the EU – packaging regulation nor with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
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Burns, Choking, Fire
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1
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Soft toy
The toy is flammable and also has a fibrous stuffing material which is easily accessible.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
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Choking
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1
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Soft toy
Small parts (spikes) can easily detach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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1
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Plastic ball
Small parts are easily detached from the toy. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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1
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Wooden toy
The product contains a small part that can easily become detached.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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Choking, Injuries
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2
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Magnetic toy set
The product contains small parts. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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Cuts
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1
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Plastic toys – dinosaur’s Tail
The dinosaur's tail is rough. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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Damage to hearing
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1
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Soft toy
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 European standard EN 71-1.
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Entrapment, Injuries
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1
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Ride-on toy for babies
The toy can collapse and break easily.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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Environment
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1
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Toy gun
The product contains an excessive amount of lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the RoHS 2 Directive.
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1
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Toy robot
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the RoHS 2 Directive.
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1
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Rubber duck
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the RoHS 2 Directive.
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1
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Toy camera
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP). The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
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1
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Toy phone
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive.
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Injuries
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1
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Electric scooter for children
The product bears an incorrect CE marking. The toy is not suitable for children under six years of age. Risk of losing balance and falling off the scooter, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
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1
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Magnetic toy set
The product contains small parts. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with EN 71-1.
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The following 1 alert regarding decorative articles was reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Fire
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1
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Wreath with candles
The candles forming part of the various arrangements are in direct contact with the decorative elements.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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The following 3 alerts regarding furniture products were reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Fire
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3
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Sofas/Footstools
The product is easily flammable and the flame propagation is too high. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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The following 1 alert regarding hobby/sports equipment was reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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1
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Inflatable floating ring
The plastic material of the ring has an excessive concentration of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP).
The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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The following 30 alerts regarding jewellery were reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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4
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Bracelets and anklet
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (96-92% by weight) and Lead (39% by weight).
The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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2
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Advent calendar
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (92-45% by weight). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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3
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Necklace & pendant
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (96- 93% by weight). The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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11
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Jewellery set
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium and lead. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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5
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Earrings and earring set
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (91 - 58% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Children’s ring
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (67% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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3
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Necklace/chain with pendant
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of Cadmium (99- 87% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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1
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Brooches set
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of heavy metals such as cadmium (88-41% by weight) and lead (46% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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The following 1 alert regarding kitchen/cooking accessories was reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Burns
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1
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Glass-ceramic cooktop
The device may be incorrectly assembled and not be possible to turn off, which can result in the overheating of the heating plates.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive, nor with EN 60335-2-6.
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The following 1 alert regarding other accessories was reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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1
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Halloween Mask
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
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RASFF (European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed - Alerts reported by EU national authorities)
The following 3 alerts regarding food contact materials related to children's tableware were reported from 21 March 2023 to 20 April 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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FCM
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1
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Spaghetti spoon
The product contains primary aromatic amine above the MRL in polyamide tableware. This product does not comply with FCM regulation.
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1
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Bamboo tableware set
The product has melamine migration and excessive overall migration in bamboo cups. This product does not comply with FCM regulation.
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1
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Black bowls
The product contains insufficient material stability of melamine bowls migration of formaldehyde is a risk. This product does not comply with FCM regulation.
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UK
OPSS issues Product Safety Alerts on the UK market.
The following 8 alerts regarding toy products were reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Choking
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2
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Wooden baby rattle
The product can release small. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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Wooden toy
The product can release small parts. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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1
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Fishing game
The product can release small metal rivets parts. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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1
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Toy doll
The product contains internal fibrous filling material.
The product is also missing the required labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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Asphyxiation
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1
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Kids drum
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the plastic bag packaging.
The product is also missing some of the required documentation and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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Chemical
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1
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Cosmetic toy
The product contains an excessive amount of Benzyl Benzoate (CAS: 120-51-4), which is not indicated on the ingredients list for batch 1F01. Some users can experience an intolerance or allergic reaction to this ingredient.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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1
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Toy slime - fluffy slime
The product contains and releases an excessive amount of boron.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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1
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Balloons
The product contains and releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances. The product also does not include the required warning markings for latex balloons
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
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The following 1 alert regarding jewellery articles was reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Chemical
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1
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Earrings
The product contains or releases an excessive amount of lead.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
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The following 2 alerts regarding hardlines products were reported between week 12 and 15 of 2023.
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Injuries
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2
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Extendable ladder
The product could not hold weight and will be unstable during use and cause the user to fall and sustain injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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U.S.
From 30 March 2023 to 20 April 2023, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls:
3 recalls regarding Toys and childcare products
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Hazard
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Fall
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1
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Kid’s swings
The swing seat restraint straps can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
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Choking
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2
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Toy basket with balls
The swirls sewn onto the exterior of the blue, crocheted ball can separate, exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Fishing game toy
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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8 recalls of consumer products
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Crash
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1
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Bicycles
The rear brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
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Fall and injury
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1
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Bicycles
The bicycles do not meet the U.S. safety standard; the hand brakes are configured in accordance with the European safety standard which differs from the U.S. safety standard, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
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Head injury
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2
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Bike helmets
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability and labelling and certification requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
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Children’s multi-purpose helmets
The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirements of the CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect a child in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
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Injury or death
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1
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Shovels
The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person.
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Impact injury
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1
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Sledgehammers
The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
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Lead ingestion
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1
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Children’s fishing rods
The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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Fall
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1
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In-line skates
The brake support for the rear brake of the inline skates can fracture or separate, which can reduce user stability, increasing the risk of a fall.
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1 recall of furniture
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Type of Risk
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Number of alerts
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Notes
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Tip-over
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1
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Carts
The recalled audio-visual (A/V) carts can become unstable when loaded with heavy objects, such as cathode-ray tube televisions (CRT TVs). When loaded with heavy objects such as CRT TVs, the recalled A/V carts pose a tip-over hazard to children, which can result in serious injury or death.
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