Insight Bulletins: Toys and Children's Products
US CPSC approve Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Them
Following on from the enactment of Reese’s Law in 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved 16 CFR 1263 Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing such Batteries. More…
Taiwan Updates the Legal Inspection Requirements for Toys
The Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has updated the Legal Inspection Requirements for Toy. Toys shall comply with the following inspection standards and requirements: More…
U.S. – August 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In August 2023, there were 343 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (52%). 19% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 29% of the notices were for Other Chemicals. More…
Australia Approved the Consumer Goods (Toys for Children up to and including 36 Months of Age) Safety Standard 2023
Australia Government approved the Consumer Goods (Toys for Children up to and including 36 Months of Age) Safety Standard 2023 and published in the Federal Register on 4 September 2023. This new Safety Standard will replace the previous Consumer Product Safety Standard... More…
U.S. CPSC Approves New Rules to Ban Crib Bumpers and Inclined Sleepers for Infants (16 CFR 1309 and 16 CFR 1310)
Crib bumpers are banned under 16 CFR 1309 while inclined sleepers for infants are banned under 16 CFR 1310. The rules will be effective on 13 September 2023 and 15 September 2023 respectively. However, crib bumpers and inclined sleepers for infants were prohibited under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act... More…
US: HB 3043 amendment to the Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA)
On July 27, 2023, the governor of Oregon passed the House Bill 3043, revising the provisions related to chemicals in children’s products, and is operative on January 1, 2024. The following amendments further build on the Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Act passed in 2015 More…
U.S. – July 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In July 2023, there were 505 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (41%). 19% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 40% of the notices were for Other chemicals. More…
Malaysia Approves an Order on Product Labelling
The Malaysia Government has approved the Trade Descriptions (Marking of Pre-Packaged Goods) Order 2023. It shall enter into force on 1 September 2023. More…
EU publishes updated standard for Carry Cots
European Standard EN 1466:2023 Carry Cots and Stands for Domestic Use has been published recently. It supersedes the old standard (EN 1466:2014+AC 2015 which is still harmonized under GPSD) latest by June 2024. More…
EU – Addition of PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS related compounds to EU POPs Regulation
On 8 Aug 2023, the European Commission published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1608 to approve the regulation of perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds under Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POPs Regulation) More…
U.S. – June 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In June 2023, there were 383 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (50%). 14% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 36% of the notices were for Other chemicals. More…
Government to Modernise Product Safety Laws to Ensure They’re Fit for the Digital Age
The UK government announced on the 2nd August that they are to overhaul the UK’s product safety laws which are over 30 years old in a bid to make them fit for emerging technologies and new shopping habits. More…
UK Government Announces Extension of CE Mark Recognition for Businesses
On the 1st of August the UK government announced plans to extend the acceptance of CE marking ‘indefinitely’ beyond the upcoming December 2024 legislative deadline for certain products placed on the Great Britain market (England, Wales and Scotland). More…
U.S. Maine LD 217 law governing PFAS-containing products
In the U.S. state of Maine, LD 214, a law governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products, was signed into law on June 8, 2023. The enactment of this law has brought changes to Maine's reporting requirements. The key provisions are outlined as follows... More…
U.S. – May 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In May 2023, there were 371 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (56%). 23% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates, 21% of the notices were for Other chemicals. More…
EU REACH – ECHA Adds Two Hazardous Chemicals to Candidate List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added two new chemicals to the Candidate List on 14 June 2023. The Candidate List now has 235 entries. More…
Canada Approves New Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2023-101)
Health Canada has approved the new Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2023-101). Every carriage or stroller must comply with the new regulation on or after 4 December 2023 (180 days after gazette published). The previous Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2016-167) are repealed. More…
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U.S. Minnesota State to Restrict Heavy Metals [Lead and Cadmium] and PFAS in Various Consumer Products
Governor Walz of Minnesota signed a budget bill (Chapter 60, House File 2310 – Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Omnibus Bill) into law which includes investments into key programs to protect water, climate, and people from pollution. This legislation also includes provisions to restrict... More…
EU approves the new General Product Safety Regulation
The European Commission has approved the new General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. The purpose of this regulation is to provide a high level of consumer protection and lay down essential rules on the safety of consumer products. More…
China Market Update: Updated Textile, Footwear Products & Hardgoods Standard List 2023
Recently, the standardization administration of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No.1 & No. 2 of 2023, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China released announcement No. 7 of 2023 to publish standards updates. More…
U.S. CPSC Approves New 16 CFR 1272 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a direct final rule to approve the new 16 CFR 1272 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms. This new CFR applies to toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms that have the appearance, shape, and/or configuration of a firearm and... More…
U.S. – April 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In April 2023, there were 256 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (46%). Other Chemicals had 24% of the notices, 30% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates. More…
EU adds Requirements for Lead in PVC under REACH Regulation
On May 8, 2023, the European Commission approved and published Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/923 to amend Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. The following paragraphs on the requirements for lead and its compounds in PVC materials and articles have been added to Entry 63. More…
Maine, U.S. - Children’s Products Priority Chemicals Reporting Guidelines
Manufacturers who sell certain categories of children's products containing any of Maine's priority chemicals in an amount greater than de minimis, and who have not already reported to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), must do so within 30 days of the product becoming available in Maine More…
International Toy Standard ISO 8124 -3:2020+Amd.1:2023 on Migration of Certain Elements Published
In March 2023, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) published an amendment to the toy standard ISO 8124-3:2020 on migration of certain elements, to be ISO 8124-3:2020+Amd.1:2023. The amendment shall be effective immediately. More…
EU – New Nickel Release Standard Published – EN 1811:2023
On 22 February 2023, CEN (European Committee for Standardization) published a new version of the reference test method for nickel release, EN 1811:2023, which superseded the previous version EN 1811:2011+A1:2015. More…
U.S. – March 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In March 2023, there were 315 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (49%). Other Chemicals had 24% of the notices, 27% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates. More…
U.S. – February 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In February 2023, there were 291 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (50.9%). Other Chemicals had 25.8% of the notices, 23% of notices were for the presence of Phthalates and 0.3% was for the presence of lead and phthalates. More…
Canada: Canada General Standards Board Update to Flammability Standard CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5
On January 2023, The Canada General Standards Board (CGSB) published the CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-2023 Flame Resistance – 45° angle test- One second flame impingement, which supersedes the CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5 2008 and CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 30.3-1994. More…
U.S. – January 2023 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In January 2023, there were a total of 298 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. Majority of the notices were for Phthalates (37%). Lead had 35% of the notices, and the remaining 28% of notices were for the presence of other chemicals. More…
ECHA Adds Nine Hazardous Chemicals to Candidate List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added nine Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) chemical to the Candidate List because of their hazardous properties. The Candidate List now has 233 entries. The substances are detailed for reference... More…
U.S. – December 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In Dec 2022, there were a total of 316 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead 49%. Phthalates had 26% of the notices, and the remaining 25% of notices were for the presence of other chemicals. More…
U.S. – November 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In Nov 2022, there were a total of 235 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead 53%. Phthalates had 19% of the notices, and the remaining 28% of notices were for the presence of other chemicals. More…
U.S. – October 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In Oct 2022, there were a total of 271 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (40%) and Phthalates (33%). The remaining 27% were notices for the presence of other chemicals. More…
EU – EU Publishes Hexachlorobenzene Requirement in Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation
The EU has published a limit for hexachlorobenzene under the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation. This new law will become effective on December 13, 2022. The legislation was published in the EU Official Journal under Regulation (EU) 2022/2291 of September 8, 2022 to amend... More…
U.S. – CPSC Approved the Final Rule 16 CFR 1261 for the Clothing Storage Units
On Nov 25, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published in the Federal Register the final rule for clothing storage units (CSUs) to address the risks of death and injury, particularly for children, associated with clothing storage units tipping over More…
UK Government Extends Expiry Date for CE Mark Use
The UK Government has announced that the CE Mark can be used until Dec 31, 2024, extending the mark by an additional two years. This extension is due to economic conditions created by post-pandemic shifts in demand and supply, and the war in Ukraine. More…
U.S. – September 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In September 2022, there were a total of 326 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. Majority of the notices were for Lead (50 %) and Phthalates (31 %). The remaining 19% were notices for the presence of other chemicals. More…
China Declares Administrative Measures of the China Customs for Import and Export Commodities Inspection and Acceptance
On Sep 20, 2022, administrative measures for trade commodities were declared by Order No. 259 of the General Administration of Customs. The People's Republic of China has implemented administrative measures with provisions from the “Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People's Republic of China” to More…
U.S. – CPSC Amends 16 CFR 1230 Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers
On Sept 1, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register amending 16 CFR Part 1230, Safety Standard for Frame Child Carriers. The direct final rule replaces in 16 CFR 1230, reference to the ASTM F2549-14a, previous version of the standard More…
U.S. – CPSC Amends 16 CFR 1229 Safety Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats
On Sept 6, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register amending 16 CFR Part 1229, Safety Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats. The direct final rule replaces in 16 CFR 1229, reference to the ASTM F2167-19, previous version of the standard More…
U.S. – CPSC Amends 16 CFR 1228 Safety Standard for Sling Carriers
On Aug 19, 2022, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register amending 16 CFR Part 1228, Safety Standard for Sling Carriers. The direct final rule replaces in 16 CFR 1228, reference to the ASTM F2907-19, previous version of the standard More…
U.S. – CPSC Amends 16 CFR 1223 Safety Standard for Infant Swings
On Sept 20, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register amending 16 CFR Part 1223, Safety Standard for Infant Swings. The direct final rule replaces in 16 CFR 1223, reference to the ASTM F2088-21, previous version of the standard More…
U.S. – CPSC Issued Final Rule for Magnet Safety Standard – 16 CFR 1262
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has published the final rule for the magnet safety standard – 16 CFR 1262, to address the unreasonable risk of injury and death associated with children and teens ingesting high-powered magnets. More…
U.S. – August 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In August 2022, there were a total of 298 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (48 %) and Phthalates (24 %). The remaining 28% were notices for the presence of other chemicals. More…
U.S. California – Senate Bill 54 Legislation for Cutting Harmful Plastic Pollution
In an effort to reduce pollution and tackle climate change, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) on Jun 30, 2022, requiring all packaging in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2032. More…
U.S. – July 2022 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis
In July 2022, there were a total of 302 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65. The majority of the notices were for Lead (57%) and Phthalates (23%). The remaining 20% were notices for the presence of other chemicals. More…
U.S. – Congress Passes Reese’s Law to Prevent Children from Button Cell Battery Danger
On Aug 2, the Senate passed bill HR5313, also known as Reese’s Law. This bill was passed earlier by House and so it now awaits the President’s signature. The bipartisan bill is named in honor of Reese Hamsmith, an 18-month-old toddler who died after ingesting a button cell battery from a remote control. More…
U.S. CPSC – 16 CFR 1310 Proposed Rule for Ban of Inclined Sleepers for Infants
On May 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 (SSBA), requiring inclined sleepers for infants regardless of the date of manufacture to be considered a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). More…
U.S. CPSC – 16 CFR 1309 Proposed Rule for Ban of Crib Bumpers
On May 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 (SSBA), requiring crib bumpers regardless of the date of manufacture to be considered a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). More…