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EU Parliament Advances Stricter Toy Safety Regulations

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On September 5, 2024, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) of the European Parliament unanimously approved the start of trilogue negotiations on a new Toy Safety Regulation. Key points of the Parliament's position: Rapporteur Marion Walsmann (EPP) stated: "Children deserve the safest toys possible. With the revised safety ...

On September 5, 2024, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) of the European Parliament unanimously approved the start of trilogue negotiations on a new Toy Safety Regulation.

Key points of the Parliament's position:

  • Ban on the most harmful chemicals, including endocrine disruptors
  • Smart toys to comply with safety, security, and privacy standards by design
  • Introduction of the digital product passport for enhanced consumer information

Rapporteur Marion Walsmann (EPP) stated: "Children deserve the safest toys possible. With the revised safety rules, we are giving them just that. We are protecting them against invisible dangers such as harmful chemicals and ensuring that warnings such as age restrictions are clearly visible online."

This regulation aims to balance child safety with fair competition, reinforcing Europe's commitment to being a prime location for business.