New regulations for lead content in children's products exported to the United States

According to reports, leaded paints used on toys have a series of advantages such as bright colors, durability, fast drying, and low price (the price of lead paint is much lower than the price of organic pigments for their substitutes). For a long time, lead paints have been Widely used in toys, children's wear accessories. However, lead-based paints are also harmful, which is why the United States continues to lower the lead limit for lead content in toys and other products. “The previous 90,000 garments for girls from Vietnam were recalled by the United States because of excessive lead content in decorative accessories on clothing.

The reporter learned from the industry that the United States further restricted the import of children's products in China: Starting from the 14th of this month, the upper limit of the lead content of children's products, including imported toys and children's wear, manufactured and sold in the United States market has fallen sharply, as originally specified. 300ppm down to 100ppm (solution concentration units, parts per million concentration).

According to reports, leaded paints used on toys have a series of advantages such as bright colors, durability, fast drying, and low price (the price of lead paint is much lower than the price of organic pigments for their substitutes). For a long time, lead paints have been Widely used in toys, children's wear accessories. However, lead-based paints are also harmful, which is why the United States continues to lower the lead limit for lead content in toys and other products.

"The implementation of safety standards will inevitably require toy manufacturers to substantially increase their investment in testing instruments. This alone will increase the cost of the company by 10%." Manager Xu of the city's toy company revealed that Europe and the United States are the city's toy industry. The two major markets for exports this month are the peak period for the Christmas season toy and gift companies to place orders in our city. However, the implementation of this provision has made the city’s toy industry face a major test.

“The previous 90,000 garments for girls from Vietnam were recalled by the United States because of excessive lead content in decorative accessories on clothing.” Industry insiders reminded companies that children’s products must be tested at the factory to reduce the recall risk.