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In the early 2000s, manufacturers began to replace phthalates with alternative plasticizers or replace PVC with plastics that do not require plasticizers (Babich, 2002; Babich et al., 2004). The CPSIA further limited the use of DINP and certain other phthalates in children's toys and child care products.
- Which phthalate is tested under CPSIA?
- Given that testing the phthalate Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP). Section108(a) of the CPSIA. Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), and di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP). Section108(b)(1) of the CPSIA.
- Do products comply with the phthalates limits of CPSIA?
- Comments in response to the Notice demonstrate that many questions and concerns exist about the requirement that products comply with the phthalates limits of section 108 of the CPSIA and, specifically, the testing procedures used to determine the percentage of phthalates in such products.
- What is CPSIA & how is it enforced?
- The CPSIA is enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and requires importers and manufacturers to comply with Federal legislation, which includes specific limits for the amount of phthalates that children’s toys and childcare articles can contain.
- Do manufacturers know if a product complies with CPSIA?
- Manufacturers either know or should know what materials and components go into the products they make, and if the product or its components contain one of the plasticizers specified in section 108 of the CPSIA, the manufacturer or importer certifying the product must test the component or product to ensure that it complies with the CPSIA.
- What is a child's toy under CPSIA?
- The terms “children’s toy,” “children’s toy that can be placed in a child’s mouth,” and “child care article” are defined in section 108 of the CPSIA. These prohibitions became effective on February 10, 2009.
- What are plasticisers used for?
- Their use is not only confined to PVC, as polyurethane (PU), paint, inks and adhesives can also contain phthalate plasticisers. In addition, plasticised materials can be found in many products, including polymeric footwear solings, plastic packaging, children’s toys, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other consumer products.
