What certifications are required for childrens toys and child care articles subject to the phthalates ban?

Childrens toys and child care articles manufactured on or after February 10, 2009, will need a general conformity certification based on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program. Starting in September 2009, childrens toys and child care articles will have to be certified based on third-party testing of the product by accredited third-party laboratories. The Commission must post its procedures for accrediting labs to test for phthalates in June 2009. Posted 12/04/2008. If you have a childrens toy or child care article with possible banned phthalates, do you have to issue a general conformity certificate on November 12, 2008, even though the phthalate ban is not effective? No. The phthalates ban for childrens toys and child care articles does not go into effect until February 10, 2009. As stated above, childrens toys and child care articles manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 will require a general conformity certification based on a test of each product or a ...  more

Childrens toys and child care articles manufactured on or after February 10, 2009, will need a general conformity certification based on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program. Starting in September 2009, childrens toys and child care articles will have to be certified based on third-party testing of the product by accredited third-party laboratories. The Commission must post its procedures for accrediting labs to test for phthalates in June 2009. Posted 12/04/2008. Back to FAQ Page If you have a childrens toy or child care article with possible banned phthalates, do you have to issue a general conformity certificate on November 12, 2008, even though the phthalate ban is not effective? No. The phthalates ban for childrens toys and child care articles does not go into effect until February 10, 2009. As stated above, childrens toys and child care articles manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 will require a general conformity certification based on a test of each ...  more