Jan 6. Cda: Canada Announces New Phthalates Regulation

From: Bureau Veritas Group

A new regulation establishing phthalate restrictions in vinyl components of childcare articles and toys has been enacted by the Canadian Government. Limits have been established for specific phthalates in products for certain ages of children. The requirements of this regulation go into effect six months after December 10, 2010.

This regulation applies to toys and childcare articles. It sets out limits, as well as provides definitions on terms used in the regulations.

Click on the above links for the key points of this regulation or for links directly to the regulations.