New Toy Safety Regulations By European Union (EU) To Take Effect On January 1, 2026!

The newly revised Toy Safety Directive has been passed by the European Parliament and Council and will be implemented.2026 It officially comes into effect. The regulation aims to strengthen the protection of children from harmful chemicals in toys and enhance the enforcement of EU toy safety rules.

According to the regulation, once a substance is identified as harmful, it will be banned from use in toys. These harmful chemicals include those that interfere with hormones, damage lungs, cause skin allergies, or harm specific organs. The ban also coversPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substancesPFAS）andBisphenol substancesThe new regulations also strengthen existing bans on substances that may cause cancer, genetic damage, or reproductive harm (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxic substances).

Regulations will strengthen enforcement through digital tools. All toys placed on the EU market must be equipped with information on safety and compliance.Digital Product PassportConsumers can inquire online through QR codes or other data carriers. For toys sold online and imported into the EU, customs authorities will be able to check the product passport.

The new rules will take effect from2030 To officially implement the above content.

Editor: Lily