专家解析新欧盟玩具指令(200948EC).pdfVIP

An Expert’s View of the Implications of the New EU Toy Directive (2009/48/EC) Intertek Centre Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WD UK consumergoods.uk@ +44 (0)116 263 0330 An Expert’s View of the Implications of the New EU Toy Directive (2009/48/EC) Implications of the New EU Toy Directive (2009/48/EC) With increasing consumer concerns on toys safety, a new EU Toy Directive, 2009/48/EC, has been published in order to cope with evolving safety issues and improve enforcement activities. Published in the Official Journal in June 2009, it will be effective from July 2011 onwards, while the current Directive 88/378/EEC will be repealed (apart from chemical aspects). This document will provide an overview of the changes in the regulations. The current EU Toy Directive, 88/378/EEC, was mandated more than 20 years ago. During the past two decades, toys have changed significantly and the current Directive can no longer provide comprehensive coverage on the safety of toys. The new chemical requirements will be effective from July 2013 onwards. The key changes are highlighted briefly below:  Drawing up of the EC Declaration of Conformity  Carrying out safety assessments under Article 18  New migration limits for 19 restricted elements  Toys shall comply with the EU REACH regulation  Ban on substances classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic for Reproduction)  55 allergenic fragrances may not be used in toys. Only technically unavoidable traces are allowed up to 100 parts per million (ppm).  Cosmetic toys shall comply with Directive