EU wheels in 'forever chemicals' ban for children's toys

EU agrees ban on harmful chemicals in toys

BRUSSELS, April 12 — EU countries and lawmakers struck a deal on Thursday to protect children from harmful chemicals—especially ones that disrupt growth hormones—in toys. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU’s 27 states agreed to strengthen rules on imported toys and those made in the bloc. “While the EU’s toy safety rules are among the strictest in the world, we must remain vigilant, adapt the rules to emerging risks and ensure t…

EU to ban dozens of toxic substances in children's toys

All toys sold in the EU will be slapped with a QR code 'passport', and a whole slew of toxic chemicals will be banned under the rules.

An agreement was reached on 10 April in Brussels to ban Pfas and bisphenol A in toys placed on the European market. Despite a deadline to allow industrialists to adapt, the Macro-European MEP believes that this is good news for the health of the smallest.

EU wheels in 'forever chemicals' ban for children's toys

The EU has agreed on new rules to tighten safety rules for toys including a ban on damaging chemicals that the body cannot break down. They include substances that can disrupt growth hormones and that harm fertility.

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU, which represents the member states, reached a framework agreement on Thursday evening to tighten toy safety legislation. One of the key goals is to better protect children from harmful chemicals.

The text, which will enter into force only once officially adopted by the Member States and the European Parliament, prohibits PFAS, unless inaccessible to children, and targets endocrine disruptors.