Toys: New Migration Limits for Barium

The new EN 71-3 chemical requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) come into effect on July 20, 2013. Are you aware of the Barium requirements?

The more stringent limits for soluble barium, proposed by the European Commission, have, in principle, been agreed and are reflected in the EN 71-3:2013 standard. These new limits are currently undergoing an administrative process for their official revision to the toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (TSD).   

BARIUM	Migration limit (mg/kg)
	Category I Dry, brittle, powder-like or pliable toy material	Category II   Liquid or sticky toy material	Category III   Scrapped-off toy material
Current limits	4,500	1125	56,000
New proposed limits	1,500	375	18,750

 

HOW SGS CAN HELP YOU?

SGS laboratories are equipped and prepared to conduct testing according to the new EN 71-3:2013. SGS has testing capabilities worldwide to assist you for the full chemical compliance of your EU toys.