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 |
|
1125 |
56,000 |
New proposed limits |
|
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.