17 May, 2018, the Official Journal of European Union publishes directive （EU）2018/725, amending the limit of Chromium VI in point 13 of part III of Annex II to Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.
According to (EU) 2018/725, the point 13 of part III of Annex II to Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC is amended as follows:
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 |
Chromium (VI) | 0.02 mg/kg | 0.005 mg/kg | 0.053 mg/kg |
Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive at 17 November, 2019 at the latest. All the toy products should meet the new limitation requirements from 18 November, 2019.
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 reminds enterprises to pay attention to the new requirements of the Toy Safety Regulations and strengthen the cooperation with professional testing agencies to prevent the subsequent risk. 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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