1. Massachusetts announces the final regulation on flame retardants
On May 9, 2025, Massachusetts, USA announced a notice regarding the final Regulation 310 CMR 78.00 “Ban of Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants”. The regulation defines covered products that include bedding, carpeting, children’s products, residential upholstered furniture, and window treatments. The announcement includes the text of the final regulation as well as the response from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to public comments submitted during the review process of the proposed rule. The final regulations published contain several important clarifications or modifications:
- Clear definitions are provided for terms such as “Chemical Abstract Service”, “Chemical Analogue”, “Nanometer”, and “Retailer”.
- “Window Treatment” is defined as curtain materials, blinds, or shades used for indoor residential or commercial purposes.
- It is explicitly stated that “Department” refers to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).
- It is emphasized that manufacturers or retailers are prohibited from selling, offering for sale, distributing, or importing into Massachusetts any regulated product that contains the listed flame retardants or their chemical analogues and has a total content exceeding 1,000 ppm in any component of the product.
- Six specific product categories are exempted.
- The sale or import of any regulated product containing the listed flame retardants or their chemical analogues in the form of engineered nanomaterials is prohibited.
- Manufacturers and retailers are required to maintain relevant records to demonstrate compliance with the flame retardant requirements in the regulations and provide them upon request by MassDEP.
List of chemical flame retardants and chemical analogues:
Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP) (CAS # 13674–87–8);
Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) (CAS # 115–96–8);
Antimony trioxide (CAS # 1309–64–4);
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) (CAS # 25637–99–4);
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6- tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) (CAS # 26040–51–7)
2-EthylhexYl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) (CAS # 183658– 27–7);
Chlorinated paraffins (CAS # 85535–84–8);
Tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP) (CAS # 13674–84–5);
PentaBDE (CAS # 32534-81-9);
OctaBDE (CAS # 32536-52-0); or
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) (CAS # 79-94-7).
2. Rhode Island expands the scope of products subject to restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
On June 10, 2025, the Governor of Rhode Island, USA approved Bill S0241/H5019, amending Sections 23-18.18-3 and 23-18.18-5 of the “Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024”. This amendment adds restriction PFAS in firefighting personal protective equipment and specifies that, beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer or other person that sells firefighting personal protective equipment to any person, local government, or state agency shall not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS.
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H5019/2025
https://legiscan.com/RI/text/S0241/2025
3. Vermont amends the Act relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products
On June 11, 2025, the Governor of Vermont, USA approved H.238, amending the Act on PFAS in consumer products enacted in 2024. The amendment supplements and revises relevant definitions, introduces new requirements for fluorine treated containers, and stipulates the submission of several reports to the designated legislative committee.
https://legiscan.com/VT/text/H0238/2025
4. ASTM releases a new standard specification for fire safety for candle accessories
On June 5, 2025, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released a new version standard ASTM F2601-25. This standard prescribes the performance requirements and corresponding test procedures for candle accessories to help ensure a reasonable degree of personal safety during normal use, thereby, reducing incidences of fires, deaths, and injuries.
https://store.astm.org/f2601-25.html
5. The candidate list of SVHC is updated to 250 entries
On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added three new chemicals to the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC). The Candidate List of SVHC now contains 250 entries for chemicals.
Entries added to the Candidate List on 25 June 2025 and their properties:
| No. | Substance Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Reason for inclusion | Use |
| 1 | 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl) oxy] trisiloxane | 241-867-7 | 17928-28-8 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative, vPvB (Article 57e) | Used as a laboratory reagent, in cosmetics and personal care products and perfumes and fragrances. |
| 2 | Decamethyltetrasiloxane | 205-491-7 | 141-62-8 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative, vPvB (Article 57e) | Used in cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes; also used in non-metal surface treatment products, lubricants, greases, and automotive 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) | Used in textile treatment products and dyes. |
https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-adds-three-hazardous-chemicals-to-the-candidate-list
6. ECHA proposes consultations on one substance to identify substances of very high concern
On June 27, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation on one substance identified as a potential Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC), with the consultation period concluding on August 11, 2025. Should the evaluation be completed successfully, the substance will be formally added to the SVHC list. As of the latest update, the SVHC candidate list comprises a total of 250 entries, one substance under identification, four substances under the SVHC intention list, and one substance awaiting a final decision.
This substance and its hazardous properties as below:
| No. | Substance Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Reason for inclusion | Use |
| 1 | 1,1’-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) | 284-366-9 | 84852-53-9 | vPvB (Article 57e) | Adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, gypsum, modeling clays, inks and toners, leather treatment products, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, polymers, washing and cleaning products, as well as cosmetics and personal care products. |
https://echa.europa.eu/es/substances-of-very-high-concern-identification
7. CEN issues updated standard EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025 for flammability of Toys. Conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn by June 2026
On June 11, 2025, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) issued the updated version of Standard EN 71-2:2020 + A1:2025 “Toy Safety – Part 2: Flammability”. This standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition. It is expected that after the European Commission (EC) officially approves the standard and publishes it in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the standard will become a harmonized standard under the Toy Directive 2009/48/EC. Other conflicting standards will be withdrawn by June 30, 2026 at the latest.
8.The European Union proposal to list bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
On June 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed to list bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. The consultation will start on 18 June 2025 and ends on 13 August 2025. TBPH is a brominated aromatic substance primarily used as a nonreactive flame-retardant additive. Uses of TBPH include flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used in wires and cable insultation, rigid polyurethane (PUR) in construction sector and flexible PUR in upholstery applications.
https://echa.europa.eu/proposals-for-new-pop-s
9. The European Union amends POPs regulation to lower the limit for perfluroctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)
On June 27, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/718, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on POPs, and revising the restrictions on perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in Annex I of the POPs Regulation. The main revisions include:
- The name change from perfluroctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives to perfluroctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and PFOS-related compounds.
- The concentration of PFOS or any of its salts equal to or below 0,025 mg/kg (0,0000025 % by weight)
- Where it is present in substances, mixtures or in articles, the concentration of all PFOS-related compounds equal to or below 1 mg/kg (0, 0001 % by weight) where they are present in substances, mixtures or articles.
- Remove certain specific exemptions.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/718/oj/eng
10. The European Union issues Regulation (EU) 2025/1090: New restrictions on N, N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and N-ethylpyrrolidone (NEP)
On June 3, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/1090, which amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation to include entry 80 and entry 81 regarding restrictions on N, N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and N-ethylpyrrolidone (NEP). This regulation shall automatically become applicable in all Member States twenty days after its publication, possessing universal binding force and direct effect across the European Union. The detailed provisions are as follows:
| N,N-dimethylacetamide CAS No 127-19-5 EC No 204-826-4 | 1.Shall not be placed on the market as a substance on its own, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,3 % after 23 December 2026 unless manufacturers, importers and downstream users have included in the relevant chemical safety reports and safety data sheets, derived no-effect levels (DNELs) relating to exposure of workers of 13 mg/m3 for long-term exposure by inhalation and 1,8 mg/kg bw/day for long-term dermal exposure. 2. Shall not be manufactured, or used, as a substance on its own, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,3 % after 23 December 2026 unless manufacturers and downstream users take the appropriate risk management measures and provide the appropriate operational conditions to ensure that exposure of workers is below the DNELs specified in paragraph 1. 3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the obligations laid down therein shall apply from 23 June 2029 in relation to placing on the market for use, or use, as a solvent in the production of man-made fibres. |
| 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one CAS No 2687-91-4 EC No 220-250-6 | 1.Shall not be placed on the market as a substance on its own, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,3 % after 23 December 2026 unless manufacturers, importers and downstream users have included in the relevant chemical safety reports and safety data sheets, derived no-effect levels (DNELs) relating to exposure of workers of 4,0 mg/m3 for long-term exposure by inhalation and 2,4 mg/kg bw/day for long-term dermal exposure. 2. Shall not be manufactured, or used, as a substance on its own, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,3 % after 23 December 2026 unless manufacturers and downstream users take the appropriate risk management measures and provide the appropriate operational conditions to ensure that exposure of workers is below the DNELs specified in paragraph 1.’ |
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/1090/oj/eng
11. The final draft text of the EU Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) has been approved by the Council of the European Union
On 28 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise EU toy safety legislation, by introducing a new regulation and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC. 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. On June 11, 2025, the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) of the European Union approved the final draft of the regulation text, which will become the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (TSR). This text is the final compromise reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the proposal for a toy safety regulation, and will eventually replace the current Toy Safety Directive (TSD) 2009/48/EC.
https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-10091-2025-INIT/en/pdf
12. The European Union updates the microplastics requirements in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation
On June 6, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Corrigendum 2025/90479, which amends the restrictions on synthetic polymer microparticles (also referred to as microplastics) set forth in Entry 78 of Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation. The amendment removes several instances of the phrase “as substances” from the original text and corrects grammatical errors.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32023R2055R%2801%29&qid=1751894281880
13. ISO publishes the new safety standard for activity toys ISO 8124-4:2025
On June 6, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 8124-4:2025
“Safety of toys Part 4: Activity toys for domestic use”. This document specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for indoor and outdoor domestic family use intended for children under 14 years to play on or in. Products covered by this document include swings, slides, see-saws, carousels, rocking toys, climbing frames, toddler swing seats and other products often intended to bear the mass of one or more children.
https://www.iso.org/standard/79699.html
14. Denmark issues Regulation BEK nr 464: Prohibition of total fluorine in clothing, footwear and
impregnation agents
On May 2, 2025, Denmark issued Regulation BEK nr 464″ Executive Order on the Prohibition of the Import and Sale to Consumers of Clothing, Footwear and Certain Impregnation Agents Containing PFAS “.
Under this executive order, the import or sale of the following will be prohibited:
- Clothing or footwear for personal or other people’s private use, where at least one article included in the clothing or footwear contains a total fluorine content of 50 mg/kg or more.
- Waterproofing agents for clothing or footwear for private use containing a total fluorine content of 50 mg/kg or more.
If the total fluorine content is derived from non-PFAS substances, it is not subject to the restrictions of this executive order. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may request relevant stakeholders to provide corresponding proof documents.
The prohibition shall not apply to:
- Recycling of clothing or footwear.
- Recycling of clothing or footwear.
- Personal protective equipment intended to protect the user from risks as specified in Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Annex I, risk category III (a) or (c).
- Personal protective equipment whose content of PFAS constitutes a safety function for the consumer.
- Impregnation agents intended for the re-impregnation of personal protective equipment mentioned
- Medical devices.
- Transit cargo.
The executive order will come into effect on July 1, 2025, and will be accompanied by a one-year transition period. Relevant enterprises must cease the import and sale of all clothing and footwear products containing PFAS substances by July 1, 2026 at the latest. For inventory products that existed before the executive order took effect, Denmark stipulates that they can be sold until July 1, 2027 at the latest.
https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/46
15. Q&A on Japan’s Update of Positive List System for Food Contact Materials
In late 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) released the updated positive list system for food utensils, containers, and packaging materials. The updated list and related requirements officially came into effect on June 1, 2025. In May 2025, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan updated the frequently asked questions and answers (Q&A) about the positive list system.
https://www.caa.go.jp/policies/policy/standards_evaluation/appliance/positive_list_new
16. Two new mandatory national standards for footwear will come into effect on June 1, 2025
On May 13, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China released a draft of the mandatory national standard “Technical requirements for safety of children’s watches” for public comment. The deadline for comments is June 12, 2025. The new standards cover multiple key areas, including appearance safety, flame retardancy, waterproof performance, chemical performance, network security, internet addiction prevention and control, payment control, watch loss reporting, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic compatibility, sound requirements, battery safety, safe charging, surface contact temperature, address book exchange, and biometric recognition.
https://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/search/gbqSuggestionDetail?id=73B28433283D2FB86BC692CA0EE402FA
17. Two new mandatory national standards on the limits of harmful substances in coatings have been officially released
On May 30, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Standardization Administration jointly issued National Standard Announcement No. 12 of 2025, which involves two mandatory national standards on the limit of harmful substances in coatings – GB 30981.1-2025 and GB 30981.2-2025. These two standards will integrate and replace the original standard GB 30981, and will be officially implemented from June 1, 2026.
https://std.sacinfo.org.cn/gnoc/queryInfo?id=39A75484A063B40FD53B83A5108013D9
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 |
| Adjustable Dumbbells |  | US | The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard. |
| Infant Swings |  | US | The swings pose a deadly suffocation risk because they were marketed for infant sleep and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, in violation of the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Standard and Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements under the swing standard. In addition, the remote control for the swing contains a lithium coin battery and the products are missing the required warnings and instructions for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death. |
| Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets |  | US | The toy sets contain small balls that violate regulations for toys intended for children under three years of age because they are a choking hazard and can cause serious injury or death. |
| Portable Bassinets |  | US | The recalled portable bassinets violate the federal safety standard for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are too low to contain the infant and the portable bassinets do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants. |
| Portable Hook-On Chairs |  | The recalled portable hook-on chair poses a deadly fall hazard because the crotch restraint can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, which is a violation of the federal standard for portable hook-on chair. | |
| Power interfaces for LED tape lights |  | US | The power interface can fail during a significant power surge (e.g., lightning strike), posing a shock hazard to consumers if they touch the LED tape lights. |
| Baby High Chairs |  | US Canada | The recalled high chairs pose a deadly entrapment hazard because the opening between the seat and tray is large enough that a child can become entrapped in it. In addition, the child restraint system can fail, posing a fall hazard. These are violations of the federal standards for high chairs. |
| Battery-Powered Chainsaws |  | US | The motor controller of the recalled chainsaw can overheat during operation of the unit, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Power banks |  | US | The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| 12-Drawer White 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 the federal standard as required by the STURDY Act. |
| 4 Liter/6 Can Minifridges |  | US | The recalled minifridges’ electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Baby Loungers |  | US | The recalled portable baby loungers violate the federal safety standards for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit to secure the infant; the sleeping pad’s thickness exceeds the maximum limit, posing a suffocation hazard; and an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped. The portable loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
| Electric Blankets |  | US | The recalled blankets can overheat and ignite, posing burn and fire hazards. |
| Camping cots and camping suspension stretchers |  | US | The backrest fold mechanism can pinch consumers’ fingers, posing laceration and amputation hazards. |
| Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack |  | US | The recalled battery packs can short-circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Swivel Port equine bits |  | US | The bit can break during use, posing a fall hazard to a rider. |
| LED Fireplace Lanterns |  | US | The recalled lanterns violate the mandatory federal standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the lithium coin battery in the remote control can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. In addition, the recalled products do not have the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death. |
| Baby Walkers |  | US | The recalled baby walkers violate the federal safety standard for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step as required, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a fall hazard. In addition, the baby walkers’ brake pads contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban that are prohibited in children’s products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Single Post Handrails |  | US | The handrails’ welding can break while a consumer is holding onto the handrail when stepping down a flight of stairs, posing an injury hazard. |
| Radio-controlled toy car SR/02041/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | According to the product markings, the product has batteries containing cadmium. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Batteries and Accumulators Directive. |
| Toothbrush learning set SR/02038/25 |  | Austria | The toy has small parts (tooth crowns). A small child may 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. |
| Plastic doll SR/02053/25 |  | Czechia | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.71% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Kazoo toy SR/02074/25 |  | France | Small parts can detach easily (kazoo blue disc). A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor the European standard EN 71-1 |
| Soft toy SR/02060/25 |  | France | The toy’s plastic button can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. 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 or with those of European standard EN 71-1. |
| Toy scooter OR/00087/25 |  | Poland | The diameter of the front wheels of the scooter is too small, which can lead the scooter’s wheel to become stuck on an uneven surface and the child falling, suffering injurie. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with those of European standard EN 71-1. |
| Crib toySR/02089/25 |  | Poland | Small parts (metal bell and its elements) may easily detach from the toy. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material is accessible due to weakness of certain seams. A child may put small parts or the stuffing material into the mouth and chok. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. |
| Plastic doll set SR/02079/25 |  | Poland | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 27.7% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Toy rattle SR/02102/25 |  | Poland | The toy has a small part (plastic ball with attached cord) 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. |
| Plush toy OR/00095/25 |  | Latvia | The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material 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. |
| Magnetic toy SR/02134/25 |  | Poland | The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value more than 50 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. |
| Toy slime SR/02234/25 |  | Malta | The toy has small parts (the beads and figurines) which may easily detach. A small child may 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 71-3. |
| Acrylic gemstone toy set SR/02215/25 |  | Malta | The toy contains small parts. A small child may 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. |
| Sticky hand toy SR/02214/25 |  | Malta | The toy can easily generate small parts. A child may 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. |
| Fidget rings SR/02208/25 |  | Malta | The ring is very small. A 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. |
| Wooden toy SR/02223/25 |  | France | Small parts (Velcro fastenings on the corn cob) may easily detach from the toy. A child may put them into 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. |
| Toy furniture set SR/02284/25 |  | Germany | The toy set contains small parts. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European Standard EN 71-1. |
| Toy excavator SR/02321/25 |  | France | The toy has an accessible sharp tip, caused by screw tips at the level of the scraper at the front, which poses a risk of injury to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European Standard EN 71-1. |
| Plastic brick toy set SR/02324/25 |  | Latvia | This product consists of small parts and lacks required labelling. Therefore the user is not adequately informed about the risks involved in using the product. A child may put the small parts in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European Standard EN 71-1. |
| Balloons SR/02339/25 |  | Ireland | The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.63 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines among which it was found N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) and N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12. |
| Toy pillow SR/02333/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The pillow, pillowcase and detachable moon toy include fabric loops sewn into the side of one of the seams. These loops are large enough for a small child to have a finger entrapped in it. Moreover, 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. |
| Soft toy SR/02318/25 |  | Croatia | The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams on the back. A small child may put the filling material 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. |
| Watch SR/02082/25 |  | Germany | The rate of nickel release is too high (measured values up to 2.44 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Watch SR/02081/25 |  | The Netherlands | The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 2.44 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Jewellery set SR/02368/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 31.2% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. This product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Inflatable swim seat SR/02109/25 |  | Austria | The product may resemble a toy; however, there is a risk of drowning if children play with it unsupervised. Floating seats with leg openings must be used under constant adult supervision and must not have any play elements or overwater structures. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulation nor the European standard EN 13138. |
| Inflatable swim seat SR/02211/25 |  | Germany | The handholds of the swim seat have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 20.3% and 0.8% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation |
| Badminton set SR/02225/25 |  | The black plastic material of the handgrip contains an excessive concentration of lead and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 0.10% and 18% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. | |
| Plastic sandals SR/02157/25 |  | Finland | The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 0.46% and 0.015% by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. |
| Children’s sandals SR/02158/25 |  | Finland | The plastic material of the sandals contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and lead (measured values: 40% 0,078 % by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. |
| Children’s coat SR/02216/25 |  | France | The product has small parts (buttons) that can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with European Standard EN 71-1. |
| Leather belt SR/02226/25 |  | Finland | The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 5.42 μg/cm²/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| Children’s cap SR/02307/25 |  | Ireland | A button can easily detach from the product, creating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 17394-3. |
| Children’s bicycle SR/02100/25 |  | Iceland | The brake blocks of the bicycle contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer. Moreover, the handlebar is too wide, not resistant enough and can misalign from the fork too easily, leading to a loss of the bicycle’s control and increasing the risk of a fall and injuries to the rider. Additionally, the bicycle lacks all required reflectors – including front, rear, side, and pedal reflectors – which are crucial for visibility in low-light conditions. This increases the risk of an accident and injuries for the rider. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 8098. |
| Stroller with Car Seat SR/02231/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product is not supplied with relevant safety warnings. Without these warnings, the child can be placed in the stroller to sleep in an upright position. This can cause the child’s head to drop down, restricting the necessary airflow to their lungs and leading to asphyxiation. This product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation. |
| Pencil case SR/02345/25 |  | Finland | The black material of the pencil case contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 5.6 % by weight and 0.52 % by weight, respectively). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. |
| USB charger SR/02062/25 |  | Hungary | The product has inadequate insulation. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-1. |
| Anti-insect lamp SR/02050/25 |  | France | The product has insufficient insulation, the live parts of the grill are accessible and excessive electric current is still present after the product is turned off. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. In addition, the mobile parts of the ventilator are accessible and could injure the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and 60335-2 |
| Welding machine SR/02142/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The lack of clear labels in the national language (English) indicating how to use the buttons could lead to the product being misused by the user. The user may accidentally turn the product on and burn themselves as a result. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Electric cooker SR/02191/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plug pins are incorrectly sized and the earthing protection is inadequate, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Sensor light SR/02194/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plug pins are incorrectly sized and do not fit in the plastic casing. The user could consequently touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Moreover, this issue can cause the pins to wear down unevenly over time or become damaged during use. Damaged or worn pins can overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Charger SR/02190/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The plug pins are incorrectly sized and cannot be safely plugged into the socket. A user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Battery charger SR/02232/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The mains supply cord has excessive resistance. If the product is placed on charge, it can overheat over time and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Extension lead SR/02283/25 |  | Germany | The clearance and creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate. The design requirements relating to earthing connections are not met, since only a solder joint has been fitted. Consequently, the user can receive an electric shock from touching accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 62368-1. |
| Hair straightener SR/02228/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The product contains insulation wiring which is in contact with unearthed, accessible metal parts. Moreover, the fuse is below the minimum specified length and is incorrectly rated. Under fault conditions, it may not provide the required protection and the appliance could short-circuit, creating a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive |
| Electronic hot plate SR/02370/25 |  | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | The fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding, creating a risk of burns and fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive. |
| Headphones SR/02332/25 |  | Sweden | The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.22% and 1.6% by weight, respectively). The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium. (measured value 0.4% by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements RoHS Directive nor with POPs Regulation. |
