The new EU toy safety directive 2009/48/EC released on June 30, 2009, effective July 20, 2009, the beginning of July 20, 2011 canceled the current directive 88/378/EEC, and the new chemical requirements will be started in July 2013.
The background of the new directive
Since its publication in 1988, the old version of the EU toy safety directive 88/378/EEC has made great achievements in ensuring the safety of toys in the EU market and eliminating trade barriers among member countries. However, with the changes of the times, the deficiencies of this Directive are gradually exposed, such as the security requirements need to be further improved, the efficiency of the implementation of the directive is not high, the scope and concepts are not clear enough. And toys in the market are using more and more new materials. Then, in 2003, the European Union began to consider revising it and widely soliciting public opinions. In January 25, 2008, the European Union issued an amendment to the directive, COM (2008) 9. In December 18, 2008, the European Parliament passed the proposal. The official version was adopted in June 18, 2009. It was finally published in the official gazette of the European Union in June 30, 2009. The number of the new directive is 2009/48/EC.
After the new order was issued, Member States converted it into domestic legislation within 18 months, that is, before January 20, 2011. In addition, the new directive also set a transitional period of 2 years, which is in line with the requirements of the old directive in July 20, 2011 before the product can continue to put on the market; and the transition of the chemical requirements of clause is 4 years old, that meet the requirements of chemical instruction and does not conform to the new directive for chemical products in July 20, 2013 before continuing to put on the market.
New command changes:
"Toys" range and definition: products designed or intended for use by children under 14 years of age, whether or not they are exclusively for play.
Requirements for entities operating in different economies:
1 manufacturers:
A, ensure that toy design complies with the basic safety requirements and special safety requirements stipulated by the European Union
B, establish Document File/Technical (Product) and implement conformity assessment procedure (that is, conformity assessment / safety assessment). When the product evaluation result is qualified, the EC conformity statement shall be formulated
C, after the toys are put on the market, product records and EC compliance statements must be kept for 10 years
D must ensure that production procedures are in place in a series of production processes, and that any changes in design or characteristics, and the renewal of the harmonized standards to which they are referenced shall be taken into full account.
E must indicate type, batch number or serial number or model number, or any other identification information on the toy: when it is restricted by the size or characteristic of the toy, it can be indicated in the package or the instruction booklet.
F must mark their name, registration name or registered trademark, and the address to which they may be connected, on toys or packages. When the size of the toy is limited, it can be indicated on the attached manual
G, manuals, and security information must be easily understood by consumers in their member countries
H, when making a businessman or has reason to believe that the investment into the market toys do not comply with EU regulations, must immediately take the necessary corrective measures, withdrawn or recalled, when the toy when the risk, the authorities must immediately notify the members of the
I, upon receipt of the request of the competent department, must provide all information and documents to prove to the qualified toys. At the same time, cooperate with them and take action to eliminate the dangers of toys
2, importers and distributors requirements
The new Directive requires importers and distributors to step by step inspections, including:
- the importer shall check whether the manufacturer complies with the requirements, such as whether there are technical records, and whether conformity assessment procedures are carried out and random sampling inspection if necessary;
- quality mark, such as placing the importer's name on the toy or package for contact;
- make sure that the instructions or other information on the toy is written in a language that consumers can understand
- to ensure that the toy transport or storage process is still in compliance with requirements.
3, a substantial increase in the chemical properties of the requirements:
A, toys on some products must comply with EU laws, as well as certain substances and mixtures of restrictions (including REACH code)
B, do not induce gene mutation or with reproductive toxicity in the use of carcinogenic toys or toy components and materials (CMR)
C, toy itself is a substance or mixture, must comply with the relevant directives and regulations
D, strengthened the migration of Heavy Metals Limited
4. Changes in mechanical properties required:
A, prohibits toys firmly attached in food
B, and food sold with toys must be independent packing, and the packing must prevent swallowing or inhaling, also must be marked with warning statement
C, of toys, a maximum pulse and continuous noise can not harm children's hearing
5/ strengthening of hygienic requirements:
A, toys must conform to the hygiene and cleanliness requirements, in order to avoid any risk of disease, pollution and infection.
B, for the following 36 months of children's toys design and manufacture must be clean.
CE logo requirements change:
The CE mark is changed from the original requirement to the toy or its package and must always be visible.
3. Changes in warning signs:
1, strengthen the about applicable to warning sign rules: must be at the point of sale, including the Internet store, display accurate, significant, clear and readable warning signs
2, when the warning signs and toys use intention conflict, these warning signs can not be marked
3, warning can be printed on toys. Fix on a toy label or toy package, if appropriate. It should also be printed on the instruction manual
4, because if the toy in the sales volume.
4, and when there is no packaging, then the warning must be fixed on the toy
