Slovenia: Updates to Chemicals Act in relation to childcare articles 

 

Slovenia has published regulation on the restriction of CMR 1A/1B substances in childcare articles. 

The Regulation temporarily restricts the presence of carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction substances of category 1A or 1B (CMR 1A/1B) in childcare products placed on the market in the Republic of Slovenia. It is based on Articles 50 and 51 of the Chemicals Act and was adopted due to a justified risk to children’s health. The Regulation stipulates that these products may not contain CMR 1A/1B substances in a concentration ≥ 0.001% (10 mg/kg) in any homogeneous material, except where even stricter limits are prescribed for specific substances. Exceptions are also provided for: used products, parts inaccessible to children, and medical devices. The Regulation defines the concept of childcare products, the obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors, and the method of control, which includes the requirement for technical documentation and laboratory analyses. The measure is temporary and, in accordance with the law, the Government must review it no later than within one year and, based on new findings, decide on its abolition, extension or amendment. 

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