On 27 April 2017, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2017/738 amending lead limit in the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. The Regulation takes into operation from 28 October 2018.
On 27 March 2017, EU ministers adopted the amendments to Annex II to toy safety directive to lower the lead limits. More Info
Element | mg/kg in dry, brittle, powder-like or pliable toy material | mg/kg in liquid or sticky toy material | mg/kg in scraped-off toy material | |
Lead | Current | 13,5mg/kg | 3,4mg/kg | 160mg/kg |
New | 2,0 mg/kg | 0,5 mg/kg | 23mg/kg | |
The stricter limits for lead especially in scraped-off toy material will give rise to higher requirements on raw materials purchased, formula design and production techniques.
Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC is considered as the most stringent toy regulation in the globe requiring all toys to access the EU market should meet the requirements hereof. The migration testing of 19 heavy metals is essential part for chemical testing of toys in the EU market. C&K Testing is at your service to help you with compliance of Toy Safety Directive 2008/48/EC with our testing, consulting and training services.
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EU adopts lower lead limits in toy safety directive
EU proposes to revise migration limits for lead in toy safety directive
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