June 2018 Regulatory Update

The chemical details and issued NSRL are provided below:

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The key updates to the regulations change the lead and cadmium content requirements as summarized below:

The approved updated regulations (SOR/2018-83) will replace the current version (SOR/2010-273The Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulation). The total lead content limit remains unchanged (90 mg/kg), however, revisions have been made to expand the scope and update the test method (See Regulatory Recap: December 2016):

• Apart from products that are brought into mouth, the scope of the regulations is expanded to include following products:
• Any clothing or clothing accessory that is intended for use by a child under 14 years of age
• A product that is intended for use in learning or play by a child under 14 years of age (age requirement is increased from 3 to 14 years of age)
• A book or similar printed product that is intended for a child under 14 years of age, except if it is:
• Printed on paper or cardboard, and
• Printed and bound in a conventional manner using conventional materials
• A product whose primary purpose is to facilitate the relaxation, sleep, hygiene, carrying or transportation of a child under 4 years of age
• Removes the standard EN 71-3:1994/A1:2000/AC:2002 Safety of Toys - Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements from the verification method of 90 mg/kg lead release for exemption and requires good laboratory practice testing for demonstration.

The updated regulations (SOR/2018-82) will enter into force on November 2, 2018. Meanwhile, the current regulations (SOR/2010-273) will be repealed.

In the regulation, usage of methanol is restricted and enforcement began on May 9, 2018 (See Regulatory Recap: November 2016).

In the regulation, usage of NMP is restricted and enforcement will begin on May 9, 2020 (See Regulatory Recap: August 2017).

The key proposed changes of the Communique No. 29701 are summarized below:

1. The following consumer products shall be prohibited from being placed in the market:
1. Novelty lighters
2. Food imitation products or detachable parts thereof, which may lead to drowning, poisoning, or puncturing or blockage in the digestive system when consumed, sucked or swallowed by consumers and especially by children
3. Decorative products growing in liquid, which market in stationery, toy shop and school canteens
4. Balloons filled with volatile gas other than helium gas
2. The following standards shall be added to the Annex for showing conformity:
   

   Products	Standards
   Baby walking frames	TS EN 1273 Child use and care articles - Baby walking frames - Safety requirements and test methods
   Carry cots and stands	TS EN 1466 Child care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods
   Cribs and cradles for domestic use	TS EN 1130-1 Furniture- Cribs and cradles for domestic use- Part 1: Safety requirements TS EN 1130-2 Furniture- Cribs and cradles for domestic use- Part 2: Test methods
   Wheeled child conveyances	TS EN 1888 Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods
   Soother holder	TS EN 12586 Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods
   Children's clothing	TS EN 14682 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications TS EN 14878 Textiles - Burning behaviour of children's nightwear - Specification TSE CEN/TR 16792 Safety of children's clothing - Recommendations for the design and manufacture of children's clothing - Mechanical safety
   Food imitation products	TS EN 71-1 Safety of toys- Part 1:Mechanical and physical properties
   Laser products	TS EN 60825-1 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
   Baby/ Child carriers	TS EN 13209-1 Child use and care articles - Child carriers; Safety requirements and test methods - Part 1: Framed back carriers TS EN 13209-2 Child use and care articles - Baby carriers - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 2: Soft carrier
   Baby bouncers	TS EN 14036 Child use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safety requirements and test methods

The specified standards for toys and various products have been updated to new versions. The key changes are summarized below:

The updated standards will be effective on August 1, 2018.

Toy slime is commonly made up of boric acid powder and glue (polyvinylacetate or polyvinyl alcohol). These ingredients should be avoided from touching or inhaling by children since they are harmful to the respiratory system. Therefore, the decision of prohibition comes from the potential health risks caused by the abuse of slime.

The key changes are summarized below:

Generally according to the guideline, PAHs in consumer products including toys may be found in the following sources:

• Provides definitions:
• A feed bottle refers to a container used specifically for storing milk or other liquid for consumption by infants and children, which consists of a bottle, lid, teat, and teat cover. It shall also include containers of other forms made intentionally to be used in the same manner as that of a feeding bottle.
• Teat refers to a substitute nipple that when attached to a container holding a fluid permits a baby to obtain the fluid from the container by sucking
• The feeding bottle shall be labeled with:
• Scale mark
• The words “PENGGUNAAN BOTOL SUSU BOLEH MENJEJAS PENYUSUAN SUSU IBU” in the size and format stated in the requirements
• The teats shall be labeled with:
• Shelf life
• The words “PENGGUNAAN PUTING SUSU BOLEH MENJEJAS PENYUSUAN SUSU IBU” in the size and format stated in the requirements
• Feeding bottles or teats to be sold separately from feeding bottle shall not contain:
• On its label any picture, graphic or text, which suggests similarity of the product with a mother’s breast
• On its label any picture or graphic of infants or parts of infants or any other persons
• Any descriptive matter attached to or supplied with it for the promotion or advertisement of another product