Overview

• EU negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to ban hazardous chemicals in toys, targeting substances like PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and biocides, with limited exemptions.
• The new regulations will apply to all toys produced within the EU as well as imported products, ensuring comprehensive safety standards.
• A digital product passport will be introduced, providing consumers and authorities with detailed safety information and facilitating import compliance checks.
• Mandatory safety tests for toys will expand to include assessments of potential mental health risks for children, addressing broader safety concerns.
• The agreement now awaits formal confirmation by the European Parliament and Council, with a 4.5-year transition period planned to allow industry adaptation.