Vermont Regulates PFAS and Other Chemicals in Certain Goods

The US state of Vermont has approved new regulations covering the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other substances in certain consumer products.

S.20 – ‘An Act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products’ – was signed into law by the state governor on May 18, 2021. It not only regulates several chemicals in specific consumer goods but also amends the list of chemicals of high concern to children (CHCCs) for reporting in children’s products.

The Act, known as 18 V.S.A., amends the state’s statutes by adding several new chapters:

  • Chapter 33 ‘PFAS in Firefighting Agents and Equipment’
  • Chapter 33A ‘Chemicals of Concern in Food Packaging’ in relation to PFAS, (ortho) phthalates and bisphenols
  • Chapter 33B ‘PFAS in Rugs, Carpets and Aftermarket Stain and Water-Resistant Treatments’ 
  • Chapter 33C ‘PFAS in Ski Wax’

In addition, it amends the CHCC list with the addition of:

  • Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

The provisions of the Act will be implemented in phases, beginning on July 1, 2021. For more information on the provisions of the Act and its effective dates, see SGS’s original SafeGuard 072/21.

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Moldova Updates List of Toy Safety Standards

Moldova has updated its list of standards that demonstrate compliance with its Technical Regulation on toy safety.

Published in April 2021, Order No. 39 of March 31, 2021, contains both Moldovan and European (EN) standards. The updated list contains the following standards – Moldovan (European):

  1. ‘Physical and mechanical’ - SM EN 71-1+A1:2018 (EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018)
  2. ‘Flammability’ - SM EN 71-2+A1:2014 (EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014)
  3. ‘Migration of certain elements’ - SM EN 71-3:2019 (EN 71-3:2019)
  4. ‘Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities’ - SM EN 71-4:2014 (EN 71-4:2013)
  5. ‘Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets’ - SM EN 71-5:2016 (EN 71-5:2015)
  6. ‘Finger paints’ - SM EN 71-7+A2:2018 (EN 71-7:2014+A2:2018) – limit for climbazole revised from 0.5% to 0.2%.
  7. ‘Activity toys for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-8:2018 (EN 71-8:2018)
  8. ‘N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances’ - SM EN 71-12:2014 (EN 71-12:2013)
  9. ‘Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games’ - SM EN 71-13:2014 (EN 71-13:2014)
  10. ‘Trampolines for domestic use’ - SM EN 71-14:2019 (EN 71-14:2018)

For electrical toys, the Moldovan  standards are:

  • SM EN 62115:2010
  • SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016/AC:2018
  • SM EN 62115:2005/A11:2016
  • SM EN 62115:2005/A12:2016
  • SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013/AC:2013
  • SM EN 62115:2010/A2:2013

 

For European standards:

  • EN 62115:2005
  • EN 62115:2005/A11:2012/AC:2013
  • EN 62115:2005/A11:2012
  • EN 62115:2005/A12:2015
  • EN 62115:2005/A2:2011/AC:2011
  • EN 62115:2005/A2:2011

Moldova’s Technical Regulation on toy safety was published in 2015. Its safety requirements are similar to those in Directive 2009/48/EC, the so-called European Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

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SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive. They offer training, safety/risk assessment, technical documentation check, labelling review, testing according to harmonized standards, SVHC screening, inspections and audits. They have the world’s largest network of toy experts and testing facilities, including around 20 toy laboratories and three 3 EU Notified Bodies (France, Germany and Netherlands). After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s EU Toy Directive Services. 

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