July 2022 Regulatory Update

NORTH AMERICA NEWS

USA: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Issues Final Rule for Infant Bath Tubs

On 24 June 2022, the CPSC published a final rule of 16 CFR 1234 Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs which incorporates by reference the ASTM F2670-22 Consumer Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs.
The rule will be effective on 24 September 2022.

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On 28 March 2022, ASTM notified the CPSC that it had again revised the voluntary standard for infant bath tubs, by approving ASTM F2670-22 on 1 March 2022. Based on CPSC staff’s review of ASTM F2670-22, the Commission will allow the revised voluntary standard to become the mandatory standard.

The ASTM F2670 standard establishes performance requirements, test methods, and labelling requirements to promote the safe use of infant bath tubs.

ASTM F2670-22 incorporates substantive revisions and non-substantive revisions.

Substantive revisions include:

  • Renaming the Subsection “Resistance to Collapse” to “Latching and Locking Mechanism(s)” and revising note 1. To improve safety, the standard requires “folding infant bath tubs or infant bath tub accessories to have latching and locking mechanisms or “other means” of preventing the product from folding or collapsing”.
  • Adding specific marking requirements for products that are battery-operated.
  • Identifying that instructional literature includes cautionary and warning statements specifically for battery-operated products.

Non-substantive revisions include edits such as: spacing and formatting; language in the introduction; removal of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) from its list of referenced documents, etc.

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USA: Colorado Restricts PFAS in Various Consumer Products

The state of Colorado introduced a law which restricts Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances in various consumer products. The prohibition will become effective starting January 2024.

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On 3 June 2022, Colorado State’s Governor signed bill HB 22-1345 into law. This bill, known as the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals Consumer Protection Act, aims at protecting humans and the environment from the exposure of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals. The earliest restriction date for certain products will begin 1 January 2024.

“PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom (CRS 25-5-1302).

The new law prohibits PFAS to be intentionally added to various consumer products such as carpet and rugs, juvenile products, food packaging, furniture and cosmetics. For cookware, labelling is required if PFAS is intentionally added. The law also includes special requirements for firefighting foam containing PFAS. Details of the requirements and effective dates are listed in the below table.

Table 1. Summary of several important updates of new law HB 22-1345
Scope Requirement Effective Date
  • Carpet or rugs used in households or businesses;
  • Fabric treatment;
  • Food packaging;
  • Juvenile products;
  • Oil and gas products
Prohibited if intentionally added 1 January 2024
  • Cosmetics;
  • Indoor textile finishing;
  • Indoor upholstered furniture
1 January 2025
  • Outdoor textile furnishing;
  • Outdoor upholstered furniture
1 January 2027
Cookware 1. Unless no individual PFAS is intentionally added, manufacturers must not make a claim of PFAS free on cookware package
2. If cookware contains intentionally added PFAS:
- List the presence of PFAS chemicals on the label
- Include a statement in both English and Spanish on the product label of the cookware to direct consumers to a website with information about the PFAS chemicals that are intentionally added
1 January 2024
Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals The use of such firefighting foam is prohibited due to the risks of being released into the environment. The law also requires safety measures of its use, safety storage and reporting certain information within 24 hours if there is a release of PFAS. 1 January 2024
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USA: FDA Issues Decisions on Phthalates in Food Contact Materials

On 19 May 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued decisions on the use of certain phthalates in food contact materials.

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On 19 May 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule to amend its food additive regulations (Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and Components of Coatings; Paper and Paperboard Components; Polymers; Adjuvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers) in order to update the regulations as they relate to the use of certain phthalates in food contact materials.

Because previously authorized phthalates are no longer used as food additives due to abandonment by the industry, the FDA revoked authorizations of twenty-three phthalates and two other substances for food contact use.

Table 1: Phthalates affected by this final rule
Substance CAS No.
Dimethyl phthalate (dimethyl orthophthalate) 131-11-3
Diphenyl phthalate 84-62-8
Methyl phthalyl ethyl glycolate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylicacid, 1-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl) 2-methyl ester) 85-71-2
Diethyl phthalate 84-66-2
Diphenylguanidine phthalate 17573-13-6
Ethyl phthalyl ethyl glycolate (Ethyl carbethoxymethyl phthalate) 84-72-0
Diisobutyl phthalate 84-69-5
Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7
Di-n-butyl phthalate 84-74-2
Butyl phthalyl butyl glycolate 4 (Butyl carbobutoxymethyl phthalate) 85-70-1
Dihexyl phthalate (Di-n-hexyl phthalate) 84-75-3
Di(butoxyethyl) phthalate (Bis(2-n-butoxyethyl) phthalate) 117-83-9
Dimethylcyclohexyl phthalate 1322-94-7
Diisooctyl phthalate 27554-26-3
Dioctyl phthalate (Di-n-octyl phthalate) 117-84-0
Butyloctyl phthalate (n-butyl n-octyl phthalate) 84-78-6
Di(2-ethylhexyl) hexahydrophthalate 84-71-9
Amyl decyl phthalate (n-amyl n-decyl phthalate) 7493-81-4
Butyl decyl phthalate (n-butyl n-decyl phthalate) 89-19-0
Decyl octyl phthalate (Octyldecyl phthalate/n-octyl n-decyl phthalate) 119-07-3
Didecyl phthalate (Di-n-decyl phthalate) 84-77-5
Dodecyl phthalate 21577-80-0
Dihydroabietyl phthalate 26760-71-4
Castor oil phthalate with adipic acid and fumaric acid-diethylene glycol 68650-73-7
Castor oil phthalate, hydrogenated NA

In addition, under these regulations, the FDA determined diallyl phthalate (CAS no. 131-17-9) to be authorized only as a monomer in the manufacture of food contact polymers and not as a plasticizer.

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United States (US) Recalls Summary (01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022)

In the US, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recent Recalls on the CPSC website, which is updated daily. The US recalls from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 are summarized below:

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Hazards Frequency
Chemical Hazard 1
Lead Poisoning Hazard 2
Health Risk Hazard 2
Burn Hazard 9
Choking Hazard 4
Fire Hazard 7
Strangulation Hazard 1
Injury Hazard 3
Impact Hazard 3
Fall Hazard 2
Crash Hazard 1
Poisoning Hazard 6

Product Categories Frequency
Toys and Childcare Products 5
Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 8
Home Electrical Appliances 3
Tools and Hardware 3
Sporting Goods / Equipment 2
Electrical Appliances 3
Pharmacy 4
Furniture 2
Outdoor Living Items 2
Bodycare / Cosmetics 1
Machinery 1

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Canada: Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Surface Coating Materials) Have Been Amended

Canada amended the Surface Coating Materials Regulations and other regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) that addressed requirements for applied coating materials. Amendments will become effective on 19 December 2022 which is 180 days after the publication in the Canada Gazette Part II.

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On 22 June 2022, Canada published Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (Surface Coating Materials), SOR/2022-122 (the Regulation). The focus was to update the requirements for surface coating materials across regulations under the CCPSA for consistency and to close gaps in the regulatory framework that made it difficult for Health Canada to take quick enforcement action, where applicable. The six regulations affected are as follows:

  1. Surface Coating Materials Regulation (SOR/2016-193)
  2. Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations (SOR/2016-179)
  3. Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (SOR/2016-152)
  4. Playpens Regulations (SOR/2018-186)
  5. Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)
  6. Carriages and Strollers Regulations (SOR/2016-167) – its chemical requirements refer to the Toys Regulations

The Surface Coating Material Regulations restrict lead and mercury content in surface coating materials while other regulations restrict additional certain other harmful heavy metal elements in applied surface coating materials. Please note the phrase “surface coating materials” refers to the material that is yet to be applied (i.e., raw paint form) while “applied surface coating materials” in other regulations refers to already applied coatings (i.e., the solid post-application film). In particular, the migration test method for certain other harmful heavy metal elements has been removed. The Regulation allows parties to select from the common test methods in the industry for adoption such as those referenced in ASTM F963, EN 71-3 or ISO 8124-3 for migration of certain elements.

The updates of Surface Coating Material Regulations are summarized as below:

  • Definition of “surface coating materials” is amended. The term “dries to a solid film” is changed to “forms a solid film”. Solid film means the one can be removed from the surface
  • New definition of “accessible part” is added. Only the accessible parts are within the scope. This is defined as “any parts that may be touched, licked, mouthed or swallowed during the reasonably foreseeable use of the products”
  • Defined “coating materials” to include stickers, films or other similar coating materials such as powder coatings that are applied electrostatically
  • Furniture has been newly added to the product list for applied coating material; not just limited to children’s furniture

For the updated requirements in the other regulations, please refer to the below table.

Table 1. Summary of requirements after the regulation updates
Affected Regulation Scope Requirement Effective Date
  • Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations
  • Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations
  • Playpens Regulations
  • Toys Regulations
Stickers, films and surface coating materials <= 90 mg/kg total lead 19 December 2022
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Canada: Use of Certain Single-Use Plastics Prohibited

On 22 June 2022, Canada published Regulations to prohibit certain single-use plastics.

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On 22 June 2022, Canada published the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations: SOR/2022-138 to prohibit certain single-use plastics. The regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, and sale of the following six categories of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs).

  • Checkout bag, also known as shopping bag, grocery bag, or carryout bag. It’s designed for carrying purchased goods, typically given to a customer at the retail point of sale.
  • Cutlery, including knives, forks, spoons, sporks and chopsticks.
  • Foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics. This category includes containers, boxes, cups, plates and bowls used for serving or transporting prepared food or beverages. And the problematic plastics refer to extruded or expanded polystyrene foam, polyvinyl chloride, oxo-degradable plastics, or plastics contain “carbon black” additives.
  • Ring carriers. This category includes deformable bands that are placed on beverage containers to package them for transport.
  • Stir sticks. They are designed to stir or mix drinks, or to stop a drink from spilling out of a lid.
  • Straws, including drinking straws, flexible straws.

Timelines for the prohibition are indicated in below Table:

Single-use plastic item Manufacture and import for sale in Canada Sale Manufacture, import and sale for export
Checkout bags, cutlery, straws foodservice ware, stir sticks, straws 20 December 2022 20 December 2023 20 December 2025
Ring carriers 20 June 2023 20 June 2024 20 December 2025
Flexible straws packaged with beverage containers N/A 20 June 2024 20 December 2025
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Canada Recalls Summary (01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022)

In Canada, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Health Canada website, which is updated daily. The Canada recalls from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 are summarized below:

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Hazards Frequency
Microbiological Hazard 8
Burn Hazard 8
Fire Hazard 8
Choking Hazard 4
Injury Hazard 4
Risk of Allergy 8
Impact Hazard 2
Strangulation Hazard 2
Other Hazards* 7

*Other Hazards include Fall Hazard, Safety Risk Hazard, Health Risk Hazard, Suffocation Hazard, Entrapment Hazard, Entanglement Hazard and Poisoning Hazard with a frequency of less than 2.


Product Categories Frequency
Food 15
Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 3
Home Electrical Appliances 4
Electrical Appliances 3
Toys and Childcare Products 3
Household Items 2
Bodycare / Cosmetics 2
Outdoor Living Items 2
Other Categories* 7

*Other Categories include Tools and Hardware, Furniture, Food Contact Material, Chemicals, Accessories, Protective Equipment and Machinery with a frequency of less than 2


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OCEANIA NEWS

Australia Recalls Summary (01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022)

In Australia, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the Recalls and Safety Alerts Database on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website, which is updated daily. The Australia recalls from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 are summarized below:

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Hazards Frequency
Risk of Allergy 3
Health Risk Hazard 3
Burn Hazard 3
Injury Hazard 7
Fire Hazard 2
Choking Hazard 2
Other Hazards* 6

*Other Hazards include Microbiological Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Fall Hazard, Asphyxiation Hazard, Ingestion Hazard and Suffocation Hazard with a frequency of less than 2.


Product Categories Frequency
Bodycare / Cosmetics 1
Food 4
Electrical Appliances 3
Medical Devices 3
Sporting Goods / Equipment 1
Tools and Hardware 1
Food Contact Material 2
Toys and Childcare Products 1

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EUROPE NEWS

United Kingdom: Proposed Amendments for References to Standards for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use Within Certain Voltage Limits in Support of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101)

In support of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101), there have been proposed amendments to the references to standards listed in Annex I of notice 0058/22 in comparison to Annex I of notice 0009 / 21 and proposed amendments to the references to standards listed in Annex II of notice 0058/22 in comparison to Annex II of notice 0009 / 21. The amendment was published on 8 July 2022 and the implementation was effective immediately following.

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Amendments to References to Standards for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use Within Certain Voltage Limits in Support of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101) have been proposed in the United Kingdom.

  1. The list of published standards in part 1 of Annex I to notice 0009/21 is proposed to be amended as follows:
    (a) Remove EN 50178: 1997 from Annex I to notice 0009/21
    (b) Standards EN 60335-2-17:2013 + A11:2019 as amended by EN 60335-2-17:2013/A1:2020; EN 60335-2-85:2003 + A1: 2008 + A11:2018 as amended by EN 60335-2-85:2003/A2:2020; EN 60947-5-1:2017 as amended EN 60947-5-1:2017/AC:2020-05;
    (c) Added EN IEC 61010-2-010:2020; EN IEC 61010-2-081:2020; EN IEC 61293:2020; EN 60335-2-27:2013 + A1: 2020 + A2: 2020; EN 60335-2-3:2016 + A1:2020; EN 60335-2-30:2009 + A11:2012 + AC: 2010 + AC: 2014 + A1: 2020 + A12: 2020; EN 60335-2-6:2015 + A11: 2020 + A1: 2020

    Part 2 of Annex I sets out the complete list of references of standards which have been published.

  2. The list of standards for removal from publication, as set out in part 1 of Annex II to notice 0009/21, is proposed to be amended as follows:
    (a) Remove row 1 to 81
    (b) Added removal date of reference of standard: EN 60335-2-17: 2013 + A11:2019; EN 60335-2-85:2003 + A1:2008 + A11: 2018; EN 61010-2-081:2015; EN 60335-2-3:2016; EN 61010-2-010:2014; EN 61293:1994; EN 60335-2-27:2013; EN 60335-2-30:2009 + A11:2012 + AC: 2010 + AC: 2014; EN 60335-2-6:2015

    Part 2 of Annex II sets out the complete list of references of standards which, at the date of this notice, are due to be removed from publication.
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EUROPE: New Amendment to European Standard EN 1888-1 for Pushchairs and Prams

On 20 April 2022, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) announced a new version of the EN1888-1:2018+A1:2022 standard.
The standard will be effective after 31 October 2022.

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The EN 1888-1 standard, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Part 1: Pushchairs and prams specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams designed for the carriage of one or more children up to 15 kg each and up to 20 kg for any integrated platform on which a child can stand.

The amendment includes,

  1. New additions
    1. Clause 5.2.3 – added new equipment “small head probe”
    2. Clause 6 – specified product components which need to comply to EN71-3
    3. Clause 8.3.5.1.1.3 - added note 2 “The removal of a child is not considered as an operating action”
    4. Clause 8.4 – Restructured this clause by dividing the subclauses of the requirement and test method of “Hazards from free lengths” and “Hazards from loops”
    5. Clause 8.10.3 – Added guidance for the handle adjustment and orientation when performing testing
  2. Modification
    1. Clause 8.5.2.3 – stage 1 of the bite test has been modified
  3. Deletion
    1. Clause 8.9.3 – stability hazards due to the position of swiveling wheels has been removed
  4. Editorial updates, such as definitions improved, clarified/added information in clause 10, etc.
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Hazardous Chemical Added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) added one new SVHC to the Candidate List on 10 June 2022 for a total of 224 entries.

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On 10 June 2022, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched the 27th update of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) candidate list. One new Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) was added. This brings the total to 224 entries of SVHC.

In March 2022, ECHA launched its public consultation on the listed chemical - N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide as one of the potential SVHC. This chemical is now identified and approved as an SVHC and thus included in the REACH candidate list.

The details of the new SVHC substance are listed as below:

Name CAS Number Classification Potential Usage
N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide 924-42-5 Carcinogenic 1B;
Mutagenic 1B
  • as monomer for polymerization
  • as fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer
  • in paints / coatings
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CEN Publishes EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022 for Certain Games and Kits

The European Committee for Standardization (Comité Européen de Normalisation, CEN) has published the amendment to EN 71-13:2021 for olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games. It superseded EN 71-13:2021/prA1 and EN 71-13:2021.

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On 4 May 2022, the CEN published EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022 for olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets. As directly outlined in the scope, the standard specifies the 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. This standard also stipulates allergenic fragrances which are prohibited in toys, marking requirements in particular regarding allergenic fragrances), and requirements on contents list. Additionally, the standard includes instructions for use, the equipment intended to be used during the activity and the use of highly flammable liquids. This standard does not apply to cosmetic toys such as play cosmetics for dolls.

According to this published standard, it will be given the status of a national standard by November 2022 and conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by this date, at the very latest. This European Standard (EN) is expected to be harmonized under the Toy Safety Directive upon official acceptance by the European Commission (EC) and by publication in the Official Journal of the EU (OJEU).

The details of the effective dates are listed below:

Date Meaning Deadline
Date of announcement (DOA) The EN has to be announced at the national level 31 August 2022
Date of Publication (DOP) The EN has to be implemented at the national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement 30 November 2022
Date of withdrawal (DOW) The conflicting national standards have to be withdrawn 30 November 2022

The major changes in EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022 are summarized below:

Section Main Changes
4.1 “Olfactory board games”
4.1.2.3 “Further requirements for all types of olfactory board games”
- Amends Table 1 “Allergenic fragrances which require a warning” by adding 2 CAS no. for citronellol and deleting methyl heptane carbonate
- Amends Table 2 “Allergenic fragrances which shall not be supplied in toys covered by this document” by adding 3 fragrances: 1) atranol, 2) chloroatranol and 3) methyl heptine carbonate
4.2 “Cosmetic kits”
4.2.1 “General”
- Emphasizes that cosmetic kits and supplementary sets to such kits must not be intended for children under 36 months
4.3 “Gustative games”
4.3.1 “General”
- Emphasizes that gustative games and supplementary sets to such games must not be intended for children under 36 months
6 “Warnings and marking”
6.1 “General marking and warnings”
- Adds new Table 3 “Allergenic fragrances which shall be listed on the toy, on an affixed label, on the packaging or in an accompanying leaflet” with 61 fragrances
Annex A.1 “Allergenic fragrances” - Indicates that Directives (EU) 2020/2088 and (EU) 2020/2089 on allergenic fragrances have been adapted to Tables 1 to 3
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Europe Recalls Summary (01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022)

In Europe, when hazards are identified in non-food consumer products, the products will be recalled and published in the Safety Gate system, which is updated weekly. The European recalls from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 are summarized below:

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Hazards Frequency
Injury Hazard 18
Electric Shock Hazard 8
Choking Hazard 21
Environmental Hazard 13
Burn Hazard 4
Fire Hazard 4
Chemical Hazard 37
Strangulation Hazard 5
Other Hazards* 10

*Other Hazards include Health Risk Hazard, Drowning Hazard, Microbiological Hazard, Suffocation Hazard, Damage to Hearing and Damage to Sight with a frequency of less than 4.


Product Categories Frequency
Toys and Childcare Products 52
Electrical Appliances 12
Home Electrical Appliances 2
Sporting Goods / Equipment 2
Jewelry 2
Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 6
Bodycare / Cosmetics 7
Chemicals 6
Protective Equipment 2
Furniture 6
Household Items 2
Other Categories* 7

*Other Categories include Computer / Audio / Video / Other Electronics & Accessories, Accessories, Tools and Hardware, Footwear, Outdoor Living Items, Machinery and Pet Items with a frequency of less than 2.


Notifying Country Frequency
Czechia 10
Germany 9
Lithuania 6
The Netherlands 4
Luxembourg 5
Hungary 4
Poland 22
Austria 8
Belgium 4
Ireland 5
France 9
Other Countries* 20

*Other Countries include Bulgaria, Estonia, Iceland, Norway, Croatia, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Romania and Latvia with a frequency of less than 4.


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ASIA NEWS

China: Product Standard QB/T 4546-2021 for Children’s Leather Sandals is Updated

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) recently published Children’s Athletic Shoes Product Standard QB/T 4546-2021, replacing previous edition, QB/T 4546-2013. QB/T 4546-2021 was officially implemented on 1 April 2022. 行业标准 - 全国标准信息公共服务平台 (samr.gov.cn)

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This product standard is applicable to leather sandals for infants and children aged ≤14 years old.

The main technical changes (relative to the requirements and/or test methods) in comparison to the previous edition, QB/T 4546-2013, are identified below.

Revisions include, but are not limited to, those for:

  1. Appearance quality
    -Requirement updated
  2. Odour, Thickness of upper strap, Tensile strength test of small parts,
    -Restricted substances, Physical safety performance
    -Requirement removed
  3. Flexing resistance, Peeling strength
    -Requirement updated
    -Exemption criteria updated
  4. Abrasion resistance, Outsole hardness
    -Requirement updated
    -Test condition updated
  5. Upper band pull-out strength
    -Requirement updated
    -Test method updated
  6. Shanks for footwear
    -Shank labeling requirements removed
    -Exemption criteria updated
  7. Discoloration (Yellowing), Outsole and midsole adhesion strength, After-sale quality judgment for children’s leather sandals
    -Requirements newly added
Requirements remaining unchanged (no revisions):
  1. Flexing index of fiberboard
  2. Color fastness to rubbing of lining and insock
Important notes:
  1. Updated standard QB/T 4546-2021 has been in effect since 1 April 2022 for products manufactured after this date
  2. For safety performance, children’s products shall comply with the Safety Technical Specifications for Children’s Footwear in the GB 30585 standard
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    Contact: Elaine Tam (Technical Consultant - Textile & Footwear)
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China Recalls Summary (01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022)

In China, when hazards are identified in consumer products, they will be recalled and published in the SAMR Defective Product Administrative Centre, which is updated daily. The China recalls from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022 are summarized below:

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Hazards Frequency
Injury Hazard 6
Safety Risk Hazard 20
Burn Hazard 9
Fire Hazard 5
Fall Hazard 6
Health Risk Hazard 15
Cut Hazard 5
Electric Shock Hazard 10
Chemical Hazard 3
Other Hazards* 12

*Other Hazards include Swallowing Risk, Risk of Allergy, Explosion Hazard, Aspiration Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Environmental Hazard, Suffocation Hazard, Skin Irritation Risk and Damage to Sight with a frequency of less than 3.


Product Categories Frequency
Food Contact Material 11
Electrical Appliances 4
Stationery 6
Tools and Hardware 10
Fabric / Textile / Garment / Home Textile 3
Toys and Childcare Products 5
Sporting Goods / Equipment 7
Other Categories* 14

*Other Categories include Furniture, Travel Items, Pet Items, Footwear, Protective Equipment, Construction Products, Household Items, Home Electrical Appliances and Outdoor Living Items with a frequency of less than 3.


Provinces Frequency
Anhui 24
Xinjiang 2
Jiangxi 1
Sichuan 10
Shanghai 5
Jiangsu 5
Hubei 2
Guangdong 1
Tianjin 1
Inner Mongolia 1
Fujian 5
Nanchang 1
Beijing 1
Heilongjiang 1

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