The European Commission issued a proposal to restrict microplastics. The regulation will have an impact on products containing those substances. Read more!
Toys
Safety of children’s products (excluding toys) – Draft Commission Decision
The Commission aims to update the safety requirements regarding standards for children's products. Visit our webpage for all the details!
The European Commission’s Battery Regulation proposal will boost the green and digital revolution
The European Commission's proposal for a new Batteries Regulation recommended several new elements that will effectively improve the quality of the batteries circulating in the single market. Read more!
Public Consultation: SCHEER Preliminary Opinion on the safety of the presence of cobalt in toys
To issue this Opinion, the SCHEER evaluated various sources. Among these, there are information on the use of cobalt in toys provided by the Toys Industries of Europe (TIE) and based on the literature search. Read more details!
Safety of toys: European Commission opens consultation on the use of titanium dioxide
In the European Union, it is essential that toys are safe for children and that all possible risks are minimized.
Call for change: safer, healthier toys in the European Union
The European Parliament has called for stronger regulations to guarantee that all toys marketed in the European Union are safe for children. Discover all the details!
Toys containing aqueous media: New Revision of Protocol on Microbiological Safety
This protocol provides a specification of the microbiological requirements on toys covered by its scope and since there are no particular microbiological requirements for toys, the Notified Body toys group elaborated a protocol on the basis of the requirements for cosmetic products. Read more..
Shaping the future of the EU market. The legislative framework for industrial products under revision
In 2008, the European Parliament and the Council jointly adopted the Decision No. 768/2008/EC aiming to set a common framework for a new Industrial Policy. Read more
Toy Safety Directive: an explanatory guidance document revised
The European Commission updated the explanatory guidance document for the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) on 16th of December 2021. One of the most significant changes concerns instructions and safety information on the website, language requirements and second-hand toys. Read the full article for all the details!
The majority of inspected products sold online breach EU chemicals laws
The ECHA’s Enforcement Forum has found that most inspected products sold online breached at least one requirement in EU chemicals law. Read the full article to know all the details!