Regulatory Requirements for Exporting Infant and Childrens Products to the EU, US, and South Korea

Home ? Trade Compliance ? November 1, 2024 12:06

With the deepening of globalization, international trade in childrens products is growing rapidly. However, this has led to increasingly stringent safety and environmental requirements for childrens products in various countries. What are the specific requirements for exporting childrens products to the EU, USA, and South Korea? Lets explore the latest safety and environmental regulations in these regions.

I. EU Regulatory Requirements

RoHS regulations

Proposed Additional Substances:In May 2022, the European Commission proposed adding Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) to the RoHS Directive.

Precautions:Although not yet finalized, companies should closely monitor related developments.

REACH regulation

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs):Regulations effective August 2022 require that the total PAHs in applications such as artificial turf do not exceed 20 mg/kg.

Lead and Its Compounds:A revision proposed in June 2022 increased restrictions on the use of lead in PVC items.

C9-C14 PFCAs:Starting February 2023, the sum of related substances must be below specific limits.

N,N-Dimethylformamide:From December 2023, the market placement of related substances and their mixtures is restricted.

POPs Regulations

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS):The EU is expected to classify it as a prohibited substance.

Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) Limit:A regulation issued in November 2022 set the HCB limit at 10 mg/kg.

II. US Regulatory Requirements

US Federal Regulations (CFR)
Magnet Safety Standards:The proposed 16 CFR 1262 regulation in January 2022 sets specific magnetic flux coefficient limits for magnet products.

Delaware HB77 Bill
Flame Retardant Restrictions:Starting July 2023, restrict specific flame retardant content exceeding 0.1% in upholstered furniture and childrens products.

California AB 652 Bill
PFAS restrictions:From July 2023, PFAS content in infant and childrens products must be below 100 ppm.

III. South Korean Regulatory Requirements

Phthalate Restrictions:In 2022, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) was added to childrens product safety standards, increasing restricted items to 7.

IV. Customs Reminder

Safety Awareness:Recognize potential product risks to ensure production safety.
Regulatory Familiarity:Technical personnel must be familiar with the safety requirements and standards of export countries.
Enhanced Inspection:Strengthen enterprise self-inspection capabilities and communication with customers.

Exporting infant and childrens products to the EU, US, and South Korea requires compliance with respective regulations including RoHS, REACH, CFR, etc. These regulations are constantly updated, requiring enterprises to stay informed and ensure products meet the latest standards. Only then can they maintain competitiveness in the global market while safeguarding childrens safety and health.