CPSC Announces Revisions to Toy Safety Standards
CPSC Votes to Increase Number of Banned Phthalates
In October 2017, the CPSC ruled to increase the total number of banned phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles. This rule goes into effect on April 25, 2018.
- diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
- di-n-pentyl phthalate (DPENP)
- di-n-hexyl phthalate (DHEXP)
- dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
- diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
Previously banned under CPSIA 2008:
- di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
- dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
- CPSC News Release – summary of the ruling
- Federal Register – complete ruling document
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