Paragraph 4 Toys containing inherently dangerous substances or mixtures. Chemical toysF1F3I1
United Kingdom
Without prejudice to the application of the provisions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the instructions for use of toys containing mixtures which are inherently dangerous or substances fulfilling the criteria for any of the following hazard classes or categories set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008:
hazard classes 2.1 to 2.4, 2.6 and 2.7, 2.8 types A and B, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13 categories 1 and 2, 2.14 categories 1 and 2, 2.15 types A to F;
hazard classes 3.1 to 3.6, 3.7 adverse effects on sexual function and fertility or on development, 3.8 effects other than narcotic effects, 3.9 and 3.10;
hazard class 4.1;
hazard class 5.1;
shall bear a warning of the hazardous nature of these substances or mixtures and an indication of the precautions to be taken by the user in order to avoid hazards associated with them, which shall be specified concisely according to the type of toy. The first aid to be given in the event of serious accidents resulting from the use of this type of toy shall also be mentioned. It shall also be stated that the toys must be kept out of reach of very young children.
In addition to the instructions provided for in (a), chemical toys shall bear the following marking on their packaging—
“
Warning: for children overf1years of age only. For use under adult supervision”.
In particular, the following are regarded as chemical toys: chemistry sets, plastic embedding sets, miniature workshops for ceramics, enamelling or photography and similar toys.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Regulations revoked (with savings) (19.8.2011) by The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1881), regs. 1(2), 2(1) (with reg. 2(2)); and Regulations (as saved) modified (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2011/1881, reg. 2(2)(2A) (as amended by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 15 para. 2(1)(b) (with Sch. 15 para. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))
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Sch. 4 para. 4(a) substituted (1.12.2010) by The Toys (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1928), regs. 1(2), 3(4)
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Words in Sch. 4 para. 4 substituted (27.8.2010) by The Toys (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1928), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(b)
Commencement
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Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 24.2.1995, see reg. 1(1)
Footnotes
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Age to be decided by the manufacturer.