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EN 71-3:1994 + A1:2000 + AC:2002 Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements

The migration of toxic elements from toys (excluding modeling clay / finger paint) should not exceed the following limits:

-          Antimony (Sb):     60 ppm

-          Arsenic (As):        25 ppm

-          Barium (Ba):        1000 ppm

-          Cadmium (Cd):     75 ppm

-          Chromium (Cr):     60 ppm

-          Lead (Pb):            90 ppm

-          Mercury (Hg):       60 ppm

-          Selenium (Se):     500 ppm

The migration of toxic elements from modeling clay / finger paint should not exceed the following limits:

-          Antimony (Sb):    60 ppm

-          Arsenic (As):       25 ppm

-          Barium (Ba):        250 ppm

-          Cadmium (Cd):    50 ppm

-          Chromium (Cr):    25 ppm

-          Lead (Pb):           90 ppm

-          Mercury (Hg):      25 ppm

-          Selenium (Se):     500 ppm

Remarks: mg/kg = milligrams per kilogram (ppm = parts per million)

Note: Toys intended for children of ages over 6 years are exempt from EN 71-3. However, toys intended to be placed in (or close to) the mouth (e.g. pencils) are not exempt, even if they are intended for children of ages over 6 years.

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