Free SGS Webinar on the Chemical Requirements of the Toy Safety Directive

AIX EN PROVENCE, France - June 28, 2013 - PRLog -- The new Toy Safety Directive (TSD) chemical requirements 2009/48/EC will come into force on 20 July 2013. Are you prepared to demonstrate compliance with the new requirements?

New Toy Safety Standards Soon Effective

In June 2013, the following new toy safety standards were published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN):  
- EN 71-3:2013 (Migration of certain elements). Moreover, stricter limits for soluble barium have, in principle, been established.
- EN 71-5:2013 (Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets).
- EN 71-12:2013 (N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances).

The implementation of the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Toys-and-Juvenile-Products/Toys/EU-Toy-Directive.aspx), particularly the new standard EN 71-3:2013, will pose a significant challenge to toy suppliers in the European market.

Major obligations are on toy manufacturers who must:

-      Ensure that the toys have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the safety requirements,

-      Perform safety assessments to identify hazards that the toy may present and

-      Produce a complete technical documentation.

Meeting the new chemical requirements, effective on 20 July 2013, is a significant issue for all involved in the toy industry.

Webinar "New toy chemical requirements effective 20 July 2013: Are you ready?”

In their informative webinar, SGS experts will provide an overview of the chemical requirements to be considered depending upon where toys are sold.

Join the 60-minute complimentary webinar and make sure your toys meet all current EU chemical requirements and market standards.

Agenda

- Chemical Safety Assessment under the TSD
- Status of Toy Safety Standards
- Focus on EN 71-3: 2013, EN 71-5:2013, EN 71-12:2013
- Other chemical requirements (CMR, fragrances, etc)
- National legislation
- Other EU applicable legislation
- How can SGS help?
- Live Q&A session

Target Audience

This webinar, taking place only four days before the enforcement of the new law, is an ideal and valuable resource for those involved in the design, manufacture, quality assurance, import or sale of toys on the EU market.

Speakers

Two time-flexible webinar sessions are available to be hosted by Mr. HingWo Tsang, Senior Technical Services Manager, SGS Hong Kong and Mr. Gabor Piller, Project Manager, SGS Germany.

Dates and Registration

Session 1
July 16, 2013 (Tuesday)
09:00 a.m. London
10:00 a.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam
04:00 a.m. New York
04:00 p.m. Hong Kong

Register online for session 1 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g...).

Session 2
July 16, 2013 (Tuesday)
04:00 p.m. London
05:00 p.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam
11:00 a.m. New York
11:00 p.m. Hong Kong

Register online for session 2 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g...).

Language: English
Cost: No Charge
Event location: Online

Confirmation emails will be sent to participants in advance of the webinar. Internet access is needed to participate.

For more information about the webinar and SGS’ services for toys and juvenile products, please contact:

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Stephanie Meyer-Pionchon
Global Marketing Manager – Toys and Juvenile Products

t: +33 4 42 61 64 46
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Toys-and-Juve...

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