The member states of the European Union will begin applying on July 20 the new measures of the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC, regarding toys for children age 14 and under.The new Directive, which came into force in July 2009 and was implemented into national legislation in January 2011, brings in particular more references on chemicals by limiting the amounts of certain chemicals that may be contained in materials used for toys. Allergenic fragrances are either completely forbidden, if they have a strong allergenic potential, or have to be labeled on the toy if they are potentially allergenic for some consumers.Recognizing that this is a more complicated area, the parts of the Directive relating to chemical content will come into force on July 20, 2013. During this transitional period, part III of annex II of Directive 88/378/EEC will continue to apply.Read the directive from the Official Journal of the European Union.
EU Begins Enforcement of Toy Safety Directive
