16 CFR 1307 phthalates: limits for toys and child care articles

Eight phthalates are limited to 0.1% in accessible plasticized parts of children's toys and child care articles. Scope, common exemptions and how to cite.

The problem

16 CFR Part 1307 prohibits children's toys and child care articles containing more than 0.1% of any of eight specified phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) in accessible component parts.

Typical products: soft plastic toys, bath toys, teethers, bibs, sleep and feeding aids (child care articles for under 3).

What the lab tests: phthalate content in each accessible plasticized component; some materials are determined not to contain phthalates (16 CFR 1308).

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How to fix it

Confirm the rule applies to your product type and age grade (CPSC Regulatory Robot, then your lab).
Test at a CPSC-accepted lab whose accreditation scope includes 16 CFR 1307.
Cite it on the CPC exactly, e.g. 16 CFR Part 1307, and only if the report shows it was tested.
Make sure the product name, model/SKU and photos match across the report, CPC and Amazon listing.
If you rely on a 16 CFR 1308 material determination, still cite 1307 on the CPC and note the determination.

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Checklist before resubmitting

16 CFR 1307 listed on the test report
Lab accepted by CPSC for this rule
Rule cited on CPC
Identifiers match listing

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