BPA Analysis for Toys (EU Market)
Based on the EU's Directive 2017/898/EU, referencing EN 71-10:2005 & EN 71-11:2005, our experts have extensive experience ensuring your products comply with all applicable requirements, no matter in which European country your toy is to be sold.
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Plastic toys have been a popular choice among parents for decades due to their affordability. However, concerns have been raised about their safety, specifically about the chemicals used in producing them.
What is Bisphenol A (BPA)?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to enhance the durability of plastics and can be found in toys, and other plastic products. It is persistent in the environment and our bodies, which may cause side effects such as harm and disruption to the human hormonal and reproductive systems.
How are BPA and other chemicals regulated in the European Union for Toys?
Toys must be designed and manufactured in such a way that the chemicals they contain do not pose a risk to human health. Like other consumer products marketed in the EU, they are subject to the REACH and CLP regulations, in addition to which the Toy Safety Directive sets prohibitions and restrictions for a variety of chemicals.
The directive currently bans 58 allergenic fragrances in most toys in concentrations above 100 mg/kg, and other fragrances listed in Part III of Annex II may only be used subject to labeling requirements. In addition, migration limits apply to 19 elements, including aluminum, boron, cadmium, lead, chromium, and mercury.
Additional requirements apply to toys intended for under-three-year-olds or intended to be placed in the mouth. These must not contain or allow the migration of certain harmful chemicals, such as bisphenol A and the VOCs formaldehyde and phenol, in amounts exceeding the limits listed in Appendix C of the directive. Nitrosamines and nitrosable substances are also prohibited in such toys.
Although Bisphenol A is not completely banned, the Toy Safety Directive's migration limit is restricted to 0.04 mg/L in:
- Toys for children up to three years of age
- Toys meant for placement in a child’s mouth
What can SGS help?
Our Bisphenol A (BPA) services offer your organization analytical testing to help you implement a proactive and comprehensive compliance program for your products.
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Migration of Bisphenol A (BPA) |
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* In December 2024, the CEN published a new test method for the determination of bisphenol A (BPA) in certain toy materials. It will be given the status of a national standard by June 2025.
Sample Size:
5 grams
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