The European Union has defined criteria for safe toys. According to new regulations of the European Parliament, toys that pass testing will have a digital product passport. People who are not at risk of exposure to toxic chemicals will receive this passport.
An important period begins for toy manufacturers from January 1.
The European Union's (EU) toy safety regulations will come into effect in the new year.
Under the new regulations, endocrine disruptors, substances harmful to the respiratory system, and chemicals toxic to the skin and other organs will be banned from use in toys over time.
Potential allergens and dangerous bisphenols, known as “infinite chemicals,” will also be included in the ban in toys.
Do not use allergenic scents in toys designed to be placed in the mouth of children under 3 years old.
ALL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS WILL BE PERFORMED
Manufacturers will have to perform a safety assessment of all possible hazards – chemical, physical, mechanical and electrical – before putting toys on the market.
All toys will be provided with a clear digital product passport showing the product's compliance with relevant safety rules.
EU countries' annual toy imports are over 8 billion USD.
The majority of these are made in China.
Regulations; It aims to reduce the number of unsafe toys sold in EU countries and protect children from toy-related risks.
Companies will have until August 1, 2030 to comply with the new regulations.
