Same as the previous Order, Executive Order No. 947 of 2020 stipulates the prohibition of phthalate content in toys, childcare articles or their components exceeding 0.05 % by mass.
The new Order does not cover phthalates that are governed by the following regulations:
a. Annex II of Executive Order No. 309 of 2017 on safety requirements for toys
b. Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII to EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
The new Order does not cover articles that are intended to come into contact with food.Note:
“Toys” means products designed or intended solely or partially for playing purpose for children aged 0-36 months.
“Childcare articles” means products intended or usually expected to be put in the mouth of children aged 0-36 months, e.g. pacifiers, bibs, jewellery, bathing equipment.