substances-restricted-toys

Toy Safety Directive - Substances Restricted in Toys

EU. Substances Restricted in Toys, Directive 2009/48/EC, OJ L 170/1, 30 June 2009, last amended by Directive (EU) 2021/903, 4 June 2021

This list contains substances whose use in toys is restricted in the European Union in accordance with points 8 and 13, Part III, and Appendices A and C of Annex II (Particular Safety Requirements) to Directive 2009/48/EC on toy safety. List entries include substance name, CAS number, limit values for certain product types and, where applicable, notes on restrictions.

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Formamide

EC / List no: 200-842-0 CAS no: 75-12-7
Application Name
Toys intended for use by children under 36 months or in other toys intended to be placed in the mouth
Content limit
200 mg/kg
Emission Limit
20 µg/m3
Restriction(s)
20 µg/m3 (emission limit) after a maximum of 28 days from commencement of the emission testing of foam toy materials containing more than 200 mg/kg (cut-off limit based on content)
Notes
Appendix C to Annex II