Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC chemical requirements
Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC chemical requirements
Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC chemical requirements
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<strong>Safety</strong> assessment in <strong>2009</strong>/<strong>48</strong>/<strong>EC</strong>The requirementThe requirement is found in <strong>2009</strong>/<strong>48</strong>/<strong>EC</strong>, article 18:Manufacturers shall, before placing a toy on the market, carry out ananalysis of the <strong>chemical</strong>, physical & mechanical, electrical,flammability, hygiene and radioactivity hazards that the toy maypresent, as well as an assessment of the potential exposure to suchhazards.The aim of a safety assessment is to identify and minimize risks. Canbe done at any point before the toy is placed on the marketThe requirement is in place since 20 July, 2011 also for <strong>chemical</strong>hazards although new <strong>chemical</strong> <strong>requirements</strong> do not come into forceuntil 20 July, 2013. Chemical <strong>requirements</strong> in 88/378/E<strong>EC</strong> applyuntil then (including the general <strong>chemical</strong> requirement).