16 December 2019
Chemicals compliance
The Directive (EU) 2019/1929 has been published which modifies the appendix C of the Annex II of the Toys Directive in the light of the available tests and the recommendations of the group of toys safety experts.
Appendix C contains the "Specific limit values for chemicals used in toys intended for children under the age of 36 months or in other toys intended to be placed in the mouth" which is amended by Directive (EU) 2019/1929 to include them the entry concerning formaldehyde:
Formaldehyde CAS 50-00-0:
LIMIT VALUE:
1.5 mg / l (limit of migration) in polymeric materials for toys
0.1 ml / m3 (emission limit) in wood agglomerated with resins used in toys
30 mg / kg (limit content) in textile materials for toys
30 mg / kg (limit content) in leathers and skin for toys
30 mg / kg (limit content) in paper-based toy materials
10 mg / kg (limit content) in water-based materials for toys.
The Directive entered into force on 10 December 2019 and must be adopted by the Member States by 20 May 2021 in order to apply its provisions from 21 May 2021.
04 April 2024
Chemicals compliance
On 3 April 2024, Regulation 2024/996 amending Annexes II, III, V and VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 was published. Below is the list of the amendments: Annex II (prohibited substances): the substance...