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Antonio Tajani in Rotterdam to check toy safety in the EU

06-07-2011 Antonio Tajani in Rotterdam to check toy safety in the EU


Antonio Tajani in Rotterdam to check toy safety in the EU Rotterdam, The Netherlands - Vice-President Antonio Tajani, European Commissioner for industry and entrepreneurship, was, together with EPPA and other representatives of the Industry, at the harbor of Rotterdam to verify the opening of containers filled with toys that are daily checked to ensure that no harmful toys enter in the EU market.

From 20 July manufacturers/importers need to respect strengthened safety requirements for toys imported in the EU. Read more
By this date, Member States will need to incorporate all requirements set by the new Toy Safety Directive adopted in 2009. Antonio Tajani, said: "I am delighted to acknowledge that the control measures are effective and provide a safe environment for our children; I am confident that both Members States and industry will help us in achieving this goal". The new rules fulfil the highest safety requirements world-wide, especially those relating to the use of chemical substances. It is particularly important that Member States will ensure enhanced market surveillance. Eppa is member of the Toy Safety Expert Group for the EU.