Chapter 108 of the US [Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act/CPSIA] limits the content of phthalates in children's toys and child care articles. Among them, three types of phthalate substances (DEHP, DBP, and BBP) are permanently banned. The concentration of these three substances allowed in children's toys and child care products is 0.1%. The other three types of DINP, DIDP, and DnOP that are temporarily banned from use must not exceed 0.1% in "children's toys that can be placed in children's mouths" and "child care products." This ban takes effect on February 10, 2009.
The following noun definitions such as "children's toys", "children's toys that can be placed in children's mouths", and "child care products" are all explained in detail in Chapter 108. It is important to note that this definition only applies to Chapter 108 of CPSIA.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received many inquiries from manufacturers who may be affected by the bill. Therefore, the committee is currently developing a guideline that can be used as a reference for manufacturers to determine whether products need to comply with the requirements of the bill. What is currently known is that products such as food, cosmetics, medical devices, etc. that are regulated by other federal agencies usually do not fall into the category of "consumer products", but such as baby pacifiers or cups are regulated by both the CPSC and the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). ) jurisdiction. The FDA regulates additives that are added to food indirectly, such as chemicals that may be released from containers into food or beverages; while the CPSC regulates the exterior of the product, that is, the parts that come into direct contact with consumers.
"Children's toys" are defined in Chapter 108 of CPSIA as: consumer products specially designed for children under 12 years of age. The following points are used to determine whether a product is specifically designed for children under the age of 12 or is expected to be provided to children under the age of 12:
The intended use of # products is for children to play, including whether the instructions on the product label are reasonable;
1. Whether the packaging, display, promotion or advertising methods of # products are suitable for the target age group;
# consumers generally believe that this product is for children of a certain age;
# makes judgments based on the Age Determination Guidelines published by committee members in September 2002.
In addition, for the definition of toys, CPSC members also refer to the ASTM F963-07 toy safety standard. CPSIA listed ASTM F963 as a mandatory standard for CPSC on February 10, 2009. According to ASTM F963 standard, the following products do not fall within the definition of toys:
# bicycle
# tricycle
# slingshot and darts
# amusement factory equipment
# toy guns (non-powder guns)
# kite
# art materials, models and collectibles are not primarily intended for play.
# sporting goods, camping products, sports equipment (such as basketball, baseball, football, rugby), musical instruments, furniture (except toy version)
# models of aircraft, rockets, ships, and land vehicles that use electricity
In the future, CPSC will also provide guidance and provide reference for manufacturers affected by CPSIA. The attachment is the original text of the consultation document, please download it yourself.
– Reference source: CPSC website
Other related file downloads:
draftphthalatesguidance 2009-02-16.pdf
