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The European Union will restrict CMR substances in child care products to protect children's safety
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2023-11-17
The European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) conducted a survey of 48 different sources of information and found that child care products may contain carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity (CMR) substances.
On November 8, 2023, the European Chemicals Administration (ECHA) conducted a survey of 48 different sources of information and found that child care products may contain carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity (CMR) substances.
Heavy metals cobalt and lead, as well as DEHP in phthalate plasticizers, are the most common CMR substances in children's care products.
CMR substances refer to substances classified as Class 1A (known human carcinogens, mutagens, or reproductive toxic substances) or Class 1B (proposed human carcinogens, mutagens, or reproductive toxic substances) according to the EU Classification, Labeling, and Packaging Regulations for Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulations).
CMR substances are often present in car seats, bibs, toiletries, bedding, and mattresses.
Children may come into contact with these CMR substances through their skin or mouth during the use of these products. Due to their small size, physiological development, and behavioral characteristics, children are particularly susceptible to the harm of these harmful chemicals.
The purpose of this ECHA survey is to support the European Commission in developing restrictive provisions in the Restriction section of the Chemical Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction Regulation (REACH Regulation) to protect children from exposure to CMR substances in child care products. This investigation report provides a basis for the European Commission to formulate potential future restrictive measures. The report mainly includes information on the definition of childcare products, the scope of restrictions, potential exemptions, recommended substance limits, and implementation schedules.
The European Commission will draft a restriction proposal based on this investigation report to limit these CMR substances and protect children's safety.
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