1. ASTM releases a new standard consumer safety specification for recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes
On December 18, 2024, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released a new version standard ASTM F2641-24, which establishes performance requirements, testing methods and marking for recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes intended for use by children age eight to twelve years, and adolescents age thirteen and above. This standard is intended to minimize the risk of injury to an occupant from the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of these e-mobility products.
https://www.astm.org/f2641-24.html
2. OEHHA adds vinyl acetate to the California Proposition 65 list
Recently, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added vinyl acetate to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen. The warning requirement for significant exposures to vinyl acetate will take effect on January 3, 2026.
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/crnr/vinyl-acetate-added-proposition-65-list-cancer
3. ECHA proposes consultations on three substances to for the identification of substances of very high concern
On February 28, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) conducted a public review of three potential substances of very high concern (SVHC) and the deadline was on April 14, 2025. If the consultation is approved, these three substances will be added to the SVHC list.
These three substances and their hazardous properties as below:
| No. | Substances | EC No. | CAS No. | Reason for proposal | Use to |
| 1 | 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane | 241-867-7 | 17928-28-8 | vPvB (Article 57e) | For washing and cleaning products, automotive care products, paints and coatings, adhesives, cosmetics and personal care products. |
| 2 | Decamethyltetrasiloxane | 205-491-7 | 141-62-8 | vPvB (Article 57e) | For use in washing and cleaning products, polishing and waxing, as well as cosmetics and personal care products. |
| 3 | tetra(sodium/potassium)7-[(E)-{2-acetamido-4-[(E)-(4-{[4-chloro-6-({2-[(4-fluoro-6-{[4-(vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]amino}-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2-yl]amino}-5-sulfonato-1-naphthyl)diazenyl]-5-methoxyphenyl}diazenyl]-1,3,6-naphthalenetrisulfonate(Reactive Brown 51) | 466-490-7 | – | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Textile processing products and dyes |
https://echa.europa.eu/es/substances-of-very-high-concern-identification
4. New York State plans to regulate toxic substances in pet products
On January 14, 2025, New York State introduced Bill A1976, which aims to regulate toxic chemicals in pet products and establish a chemical disclosure program for pet products. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law. “Pet product” means a product primarily intended for, made for or marketed for use by a pet, such as toys, car seats, bedding, personalcare products, a product designed or intended by the manufacturer to be chewed by the pet, and pet apparel. “Pet product” does not include a food or beverage or an additive to a food or beverage regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
5. CEN releases the test methods for formamide, chlorinated phosphorus flame retardants and isothiazolinones in toy materials
On February 26, 2025, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) released three standards: EN 71-15:2025 for the determination of formamide content in foam toy materials, EN 71-16:2025 for the determination Certain chlorinated phosphorus flame retardants (TCEP, TCPP, TDCP) in toy materials, and EN 71-17:2025 for the determination of Certain isothiazolinones (MIT, CIT, BIT) in aqueous toy materials. These three standards aim to verify whether the in toy materials comply with the limit requirements stipulated in Appendix C of Annex II of the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. Additionally, these standards are planned to be given the status of national standards in CEN member states and will replace all conflicting current standards by August 31, 2025.
6. CEN releases a new version of toy safety standard EN 71-13:2021 +A2:2024
On November 20, 2024, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) released a new version of toy safety standard EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024 “Safety of toys – Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games”. This standard specifies requirements on the use of substances and mixtures and in some cases on their amount and concentration in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets to such games or kits. It is expected to be harmonized under Toy Safety Directive (TSD) 2009/48/EC, upon official acceptance by the European Commission (EC) and by publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Other standards of conflict will be withdrawn by June 30, 2025 at the latest.
7. The EU announces draft Toy Safety Regulation (TSR)
On February 7, 2025, the EU issued a notice numbered C/2025/1032 regarding draft Toy Safety Regulation (TSR). This notice aims to improve the functioning of the internal market while providing for a high level of consumer protection and a high level of protection of health and safety of children and other persons by establishing a new Toy Safety Regulation to replace the current Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. If the Regulation is approved, shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The main revisions of the TSR draft to the TSD include:
- Clearly defining two specific types of products as not falling within the scope of toys: skateboards and scooters intended for children with a body mass of more than 20 kg and books intended for children older than 36 months that are made entirely of paper or cardboard, without additional materials or component.
- Replacing the current EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) with the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
- Adding new requirements related to mental health and cognitive development.
- Providers of online marketplaces shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 22 of General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, (EU) 2023/988).
- Further improving the chemical safety assessment mechanism.
- Expanding the categories of carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances (CMRs) prohibited in toys.
- Adding specific prohibited substances: The use in toys, components of toys or micro-structurally distinct parts of toys, of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and of bisphenols is prohibited. Toys intended for use by children under 36 months or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth shall not contain any fragrances.
- Updating the requirements for the migration of specific elements: the number of specific elements subject to migration has been reduced from 19 to 15, with chromium (VI), cadmium, mercury, and lead being singled out, and their total content must not exceed the detection limit.
- Adjusting the scope of restricted substances in Appendix C and the specific requirements for some substances.
- Updating the relevant regulations on sensitizing fragrances.
- Allowing the use of a generic pictogram instead of the word “warning”.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/1032/oj/eng
8. The EU issues Regulation (EU) 2025/351 to revise the regulations related to food contact materials
On 24 February 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/351, which amends three key regulations concerning food contact materials and articles: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. This regulation comes into effect on March 16, 2025.
The main revisions to Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food include: :
- A new Article 3a is added, setting out high degree of purity requirements.
- Article 4 specifies that only food contact recycled plastics that comply with the Recycled Plastics Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 can be placed on the market.
- Article 8 General requirements on substance: Substances used in the manufacture of plastic materials and articles that may be present in the final plastic material, including those manufactured from waste, shall be of a high degree of purity and shall be of a technical quality suitable for the intended and foreseeable use of the materials or articles.
- A new Article 14a is added, setting labelling requirements.
A final plastic food contact article intended for repeated use, shall provide to its users, including the following:
Appropriate instructions designed to slow down deterioration of the article;
A description of observable changes of the article that may indicate the deterioration of the article or material;
A warning in case specific damages or foreseeable misuse would cause increased migration or would cause the article to become otherwise unsuitable for further use in contact with food.
Plastic materials and articles intended to be brought into contact with food but which are not yet in contact with it shall be accompanied at the moment of their sale or supply to consumers at retail stage with instructions of use, including the following:
Specific foods or groups of foods,
Contact time and/or temperature, and/or
Heating conditions such as oven and microwave use.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/351/oj/eng
9. ECHA withdraws hexamethyldisilane from the SVHC intended substances list
On February 28, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) removed hexamethyldisiloxane from the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) intended substances list. As of the latest update, the SVHC list now contains 247 entries, the SVHC identification substances list contains 3 entries, the SVHC intended substances list contains 2 entries.
https://www.echa.europa.eu/registry-of-svhc-intentions
10. France issues Act No. 2025-188: Prohibition of PFAS in cosmetics, textiles and footwear
On February 28, 2025, France issued Act No. 2025-188,”Tthe protection of the population from the risks associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances “.This act specifies that from January 1, 2026, the production, import, export and sale of cosmetics, waxes, textile clothing, footwear and waterproofing agents for consumers’ use in textile clothing and footwear products containing PFAS shall be prohibited; from January 1, 2030, the production, import, export and sale of all textiles containing PFAS shall be prohibited, except for textiles necessary for essential purposes, textiles that contribute to the exercise of national sovereignty and have no alternative solutions, and technical textiles for industrial use.
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000051260902
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/download/pdf?id=z1qB8sWbalojVtx8AaeSDvW-c5JqEb-SEAz0MfCl1vU=
11. Canada publishes Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations: SOR/2025-36
On March 12, 2025, Canada published the SOR/2025-36 “Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations” in the Canada Gazette. The Regulations prohibit the manufacture and import of sealant products containing coal tars and PAH levels over 1000 parts per million (ppm) by October 1, 2025, with a prohibition on sales by December 31, 2025. Certain exemptions apply, including for products manufactured for export or in transit through Canada. Temporary exemptions are provided for specific industrial uses of coal tar-based sealants until July 1, 2028. The Regulations repeal and replace the 2-Butoxyethanol Regulations.
https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2025/2025-03-12/html/sor-dors36-eng.html
12. Multiple national standards for food contact materials have been approved for release
On March 27, 2025, the National Health Commission of China issued Announcement No. 2 of 2025, approving the release of 50 new national food standards. Among them, there are five testing standards for food contact materials in the GB 31604 series and one amendment to the additive standard GB 9685-2016, which is the 1st amendment. The GB 31604 series testing standards will all come into effect on September 16, 2025. The amendment to the additive standard GB 9685-2016 took effect from its approval date of March 16, 2025.
https://sppt.cfsa.net.cn:8086/db?type=1&guid=0E99F438-65C1-4622-B720-C5F8309ABE5E
13. New national standards for prepackaged food labels and prepackaged food nutrition labels have been released
On March 27, 2025, the National Health Commission of China released the new versions of GB 7718-2025 “General Rules for Food Safety National Standards – Prepackaged Food Labels” and GB 28050-2025 “General Rules for Food Safety National Standards – Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Food”. GB 7718-2025 applies to the labels of prepackaged food provided directly to consumers and those not provided directly to consumers. It does not apply to the labels of food storage and transportation packaging that provide protection for food, the labels of bulk food and the labels of ready-made and on-site-prepared food. GB 28050-2025 applies to the nutrition labels of prepackaged food provided directly to consumers. Labels for non-directly provided prepackaged food and food storage and transportation packaging, if they indicate nutrition labels, should also be implemented in accordance with this standard. Both standards will be officially implemented on March 16, 2027, with a 2-year transition period.
https://sppt.cfsa.net.cn:8086/db?type=1&guid=0E99F438-65C1-4622-B720-C5F8309ABE5E
14. The new version of the national mandatory standard GB 15979-2024 “Hygienic requirements for disposable sanitary products” is about to be implemented
On June 25, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (State Administration for Market Regulation) issued the mandatory national standard GB 15979-2024 “Hygienic requirements for disposable sanitary products”, which will come into effect officially on July 1, 2025. The standard specifies the hygiene requirements for raw materials, production process, product, packaging, transportation and storage, as well as labeling of disposable hygiene products. It describes the corresponding testing methods and is applicable to disposable hygiene products for sale and use.
https://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/search/gbDetailed?id=1BD5B9878E692FCEE06397BE0A0A10CC
15. The mandatory national standard GB 44702-2024 “Specification for the limitation of harmful substances found in watch casings contacting directly with skin” is about to be implemented
On September 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) released the mandatory standard GB 44702-2024 “Specification for the limitation of harmful substances found in watch casings contacting directly with skin”, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025. This standard applies to watch appearance components made of metal, metal ceramics, leather, plastic, rubber, synthetic sapphire, inorganic glass, and fiber composite materials that come into direct contact with human skin.
https://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/search/gbDetailed?id=23EE8C718E30E8A3E06397BE0A0AC332
Recall
EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (Rapex):
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search?resetSearch=true
Canada Recall：https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/search/site
Australian Recall：https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
US CPSC Recall：https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
Recall case：
| Product category | Sample images | Notification submitted by | Reason for recall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroller Fans |  | US | The stroller fan’s housing allows consumers’ fingers to contact the fan’s blade, posing a laceration injury hazard to small children. |
| Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Cars |  | US | The recalled unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars violate the mandatory federal regulation for magnets because the magnets used to power the car are loose prior to assembly, posing an ingestion hazard to children. Assembled models do not pose this risk and are therefore not subject to this recall. |
| Braided Crib Bumpers |  | US | The recalled crib bumpers violate the federal crib bumper ban, posing a deadly suffocation hazard to infants. Padded crib bumpers are banned by the federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act. |
| Children’s Bathrobes |  | US | The recalled children’s bathrobes violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries and death to children. |
| Underwater scooters and replacement batteries (black batteries only) |  | US | The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Desktop Heaters |  | US | The heater’s fan can fail to turn on and cause the unit to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Toddler Tower Stools |  | US | The stools can collapse or tip over while in use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to children. |
| Retractable Safety Gates |  | US | The recalled gates violate the federal safety regulations for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment hazard. |
| 10 Drawer Dressers |  | US | The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate performance and labeling requirements of the STURDY Act. |
| Dressers |  | US | The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards, and the two additional metal support legs also present tripping hazards. The dressers violate performance and warning label requirements of the STURDY Act. |
| Jewelry Kits |  | US | The recalled jewelry-making kits contain a resin that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. The resin contains an acrylate (hydroxyethylmethacrylate “HEMA”) in amounts prohibited in children’s products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Already created jewelry should be inspected to confirm it is fully cured. If there is liquid or any liquid residue present, the jewelry should not be worn and should be stored away from children. Once cured, the resin no longer presents the hazard. |
| Steam Espresso machines |  | US | The brew cup handle can forcefully eject during use, shattering the glass carafe and posing a burn and laceration hazard. |
| Blackout Roller Window Shades |  | US | The recalled window shades have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window shades are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window shades also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings. |
| Baby book SR/00871/25 |  | Germany | The book has small parts (clothes pegs and wobbling eyes) which can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Party-themed toys SR/00861/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.28% and 0.011% by weight, respectively). The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation. |
| Veterinarian play set SR/00895/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP), (measured value up to: 4.9 % by weight). DINP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. Moreover, the plush toy dog has small parts (eyes and nose) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, with the REACH Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Children’s fancy-dress costume SR/01018/25 |  | France | The migration of chromium VI from the toy is too high (measured value up to 0,204 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3. |
| Magnet toy SR/00840/25 |  | Germany | The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value up to: 398 kG²mm²). If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Bouncing balls SR/01028/25 |  | France | The LED light is too strong. Direct viewing of the light could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 62115. |
| Tricycle SR/01041/25 |  | Poland | The sharp edges at the saddle stem can cause cuts. Moreover, inadequate distances between the moving parts of the wheels and frame can cause injuries in case of feet entrapment between moving parts. In addition, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with it, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Plastic ball SR/01002/25 |  | Sweden | The migration of lead from the toy is too high (measured value: 0.35 % by weight). Moreover, the plastic material of the plastic balls has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values: 7.6 % by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation and the European standard EN 71-3. |
| Drone SR/00916/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plastic material of the USB cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 1.9%, 0.013%, 0.34% and 0.89% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation. |
| Chopsticks SR/00806/25 |  | France | The toy has small parts (the figure’s hands) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Children’s shoes SR/00859/25 |  | France | The tassel and the textile/rhinestone element of the tassel can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive. |
| Baby walker SR/00875/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product can easily collapse if heavy weight is placed on the tray. This could cause injuries to the child and users. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation |
| Baby carrier SR/00879/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product’s retention function is not adequate. Moreover, the indications for the suitable age range are not correct. In case of a small child, which can’t hold the head up, the head may drop forward while they face outward, and this can cause that the child is not able to breathe, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation |
| Soother holder SR/01072/25 |  | Luxembourg | The beads of the soother holder do not have the required ventilation holes and the garment fastener easily breaks. Small children can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12586. |
| Soother holder SR/00844/25 |  | Germany | The cord of the soother holder is too long. It can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12586. |
| Soother holder SR/00843/25 |  | Germany | The product bears a too long cord that can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12586. |
| Soother SR/00901/25 |  | Luxembourg | The product has small parts (the teat) which may easily detach. A child may put it into the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 1400. |
| Soother SR/00922/25 |   | Luxembourg | The soother shield may easily break, creating small parts. A young child may choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standards EN 1400 and EN 12586. |
| Earrings SR/00941/25 |  | Sweden | The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 38% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Ring SR/00935/25 |  | Sweden | The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 79% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Jewellery set SR/01102/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 80.8% by weight). This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Children’s coat SR/01020/25 |  | Belgium | The coat bears elastic functional cords with free ends and toggles in the head and neck area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682. |
| Children’s dress SR/01027/25 |  | Belgium | The product bears functional cords with free ends and toggles in the waist area. These cords can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682. |
| Children’s flip flops SR/00920/25 |  | Ireland | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to: 0.04% and 11% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and nor with the REACH Regulation. |
| Jumping rope SR/01099/25 |  | Poland | The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 18.4% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Lighter OR/00041/25 |  | Lithuania | The product’s flame extinguishing time can be too long. Furthermore, it lacks the safety warning regarding burning time. The product can therefore ignite a fire, causing burns to the use. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
| Pilates ball SR/00816/25 |  | Estonia | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 53% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Tattoo ink – Permanent makeup SR/00896/25 |  | Germany | The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 0.0012%). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Safety harness SR/00849/25 |  | Italy | The thigh straps of the harness are not resistant enough as they break under a load of 12.63 kN. In the event of a user’s fall, the harness breaking creates a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 361. |
| Car floor mats SR/01008/25 |  | Cyprus | The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benzo (a)pyrene (BaP), Benzo (e)pyrene (BeP), Dibenz(a,h)anthracen (DBAhA), Benzo (k)fluoranthene (BkFA) and Benzo (b)fluoranthene (BbFA) (measured values: 19.7 mg/kg, 145.0 mg/kg, 8.4 mg/kg, 9.7 mg/kg, 18.5 mg/kg by weight respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Steering wheel cover SR/01109/25 |  | Cyprus | The plastic of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) (measured values: 3.5 mg/kg and 2.7 mg/kg by weight respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Neoprene suit SR/01039/25 |  | Germany | The black rubber foam of the product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably Chrysen (CHR) (measured values up to 1.90 mg/kg). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Cosmetic bag SR/01030/25 |  | Sweden | The plastic material of the product’s handle has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 4.54 % by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Head lamp SR/00925/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 69.8% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Air conditioner SR/00926/25 |  | Sweden | The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 42% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Mini air cooler SR/00928/25 |  | Sweden | The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 44% by weight). The plastic in the product has an excessive concentration of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) (measured value up to 0.145% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Headband OR/00043/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 55% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Night lamp SR/00985/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 4.90% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Surveillance camera SR/01095/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 52% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
| Karaoke microphone INFO/00021/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: up to 0.23% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 1.7%, 1.2% and 4.0% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive nor with POP Regulation. |
| Wireless microphone SR/01080/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 48% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and lead (measured values up to: 1.0%, 0.2%, 0.97% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive nor with POP Regulation. |
| Children’s camera SR/01073/25 |  | Ssweden | The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), lead and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.42%, 1.6%, 0.34% and 1.7% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive nor with POP Regulation |
| Electric toothbrush SR/01083/25 |  | Sweden | The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 73% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of RoHS 2 Directive. |
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