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Westchester County Delays Law Restricting Some Chemicals in Children’s Products
Westchester County, in New York State, has delayed enforcement of a new law prohibiting the sale of children’s products containing certain toxic chemicals. Westchester County plans to implement the law following the settlement of a similar law between Albany County and the Safe to Play Coalition.In May 2015, Westchester County announced the adoption of a law ‘Prohibiting the Sale of Children’s Products Containing Certain Chemicals’. This legislation sought to ban the use of several chemicals in products being sold to children aged 12 or under and was expected to come into effect on May 15, 2016.
The proscribed substances included:
• Antimony
• Arsenic
• Benzene
• Cadmium
• Cobalt
• Formaldehyde
• Lead
• Mercury
The County Executive’s office has now informed the Toy Industry Association (TIA) that it has postponed enforcement of the law until after a similar law, in Albany County, has reached settlement. The Albany County law, Local Law No. 1 for 2016 (The Toxic Free Toys Act) aims to add a specific limit value to each of the chemicals listed in Local Law No. 1 for 2015 (also known as ‘The Toxic Free Toys Act’). The new law will take effect on July 1, 2016.
Companies are now being urged to investigate their future compliance with the proposed laws in order to safeguard future production. SGS can offer a range of services to help businesses manufacturing consumer products, including consultancy for restricted substances in children’s products.
SGS Toys and Juvenile Products Services
We carry out risk assessment, testing, auditing, inspection, pre-shipment testing, consultancy services and can supply you with all the certifications and documentation you need to ensure you can bring your products to market with confidence. Learn more about SGS’s Toys and Juvenile Products Services. (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/toys-and-juvenile-products)
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New York Westchester county temporarily suspends law on toxic chemicals in children’s products SafeGuardS. (www.sgs.com/en/news/2016/05/safeguards-10316-new-york-westchester-county-temporarily-suspends-law-on-toxic-chemicals)
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Hing Wo Tsang
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Tel:(+852) 2774 7420
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: sgs.com/cgnr
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