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Phthalates

  • Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II

    Phthalates Added to RoHS Annex II The European Commission (EC) plans to add four phthalates to the list of restricted substances under Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS). The four phthalates include DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP, and the limit for each is set to be 0.1%. The directive is set to be effective…

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  • UAE Updates RoHS Regulations

    UAE RoHS Changes Effective January 2020 The UAE’s Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS), which regulates local and imported products marketed in the United Arab Emirates for safety and quality, has updated its RoHS regulations. To limit hazardous substances, the ECAS program expanded its RoHS regulation on electrical and electronic devices (EEE) – adding restrictions to…

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    New US Toy Standard Required

    The New US Toy Safety Standard Required The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is now requiring toy manufacturers to test to the new Toy Safety Standard, ASTM F963-16. The new standard was effective as of April 30, 2017. The changes affect the following: battery operated toys, projectiles, toy chests, magnets, heavy elements, microbiological safety, acoustics,…

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  • RoHS 3, Prop 65 Updates, VOC Testing Expansion

    What is RoHS 3? Are you prepared for RoHS 3 compliance? During 2019 there will be increased focus on RoHS compliance. On July 22, 2019, RoHS 3 becomes effective. RoHS 3 includes the addition of four phthalates: The limit for each of the phthalates is 0.1%. DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP are already regulated by…

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  • Rhode Island Requiring Children’s Jewelry To Comply With Safety Standard

    On December 31, 2011 the stay of enforcement for third-party testing and certification was lifted. The required testing per the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) includes total lead content limits in toys and children’s products, certain phthalates for children’s toys and childcare articles, and the toy safety standard ASTM F963-08. Those that are small batch…

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  • Phthalate

    No matter how you pronounce phthalates, we can test for it!

    ATS is equipped and accredited by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to perform phthalate analysis. We perform the testing per CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 and we work with a board certified toxicologist to assess elevated phthalate results against the daily allowable limits set forth by California Proposition 65. What is Proposition 65? California Proposition 65 (Prop 65)…

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    CPSC Standards

    CPSC Third Party Testing Compliance Toy Safety Standard – H.R. 2715 On December 31, 2011 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will lift the stay on enforcement for testing and certification of toys and children’s products. Therefore, those involved in the manufacturing and selling of toys will be required to perform third party testing for…

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    CPSC PHTHALATES

    CPSC Expansion of Regulated Phthalates The CPSC has proposed a new safety standard for phthalates in children’s toys and childcare articles. Since 2012, the CPSC has required toys and childcare articles to be third-party tested for DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnOP. The Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) continually researches phthalates and recommended an…

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