Overview
- The regulation expands prohibited substances to include PFAS, endocrine disruptors and carcinogenic chemicals, with tighter limits on preservatives and a full ban on allergenic fragrances in toys for children under three.
- Rules chiefly cover toys intended for under‑14s while excluding learning materials and adult collector items, and they allow exemptions for electronic components that are inaccessible to children and for certain outdoor‑only products.
- A mandatory digital product passport will accompany every toy sold in the EU, enabling customs and consumers to verify safety information, including for items bought online.
- Online marketplaces will assume greater responsibility to block dangerous or non‑compliant toys, and EU Vice‑President Katarina Barley singled out platforms such as Temu and Shein for risky imports.
- The law applies to EU‑made and imported toys and will take effect after Council sign‑off and a 4.5‑year transition, with the earliest full application expected around 2030.