Activities of Jacques TOUBON related to 2008/0018(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Safety of Toys (A6-0441/2008, Marianne Thyssen) (vote)
Toys Directive (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) It is necessary to apply a harmonised transition period of two years after the entry into force of this directive to provide an opportunity to comply with its provisions. A specific transition period of five years after the publication of the revised safety standards for chemical properties is also needed to enable toy manufacturers and economic operators enough time to adjust to the new technical requirements relating to chemical properties and to ensure uniform application of this directive throughout the European Union.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Since toys may exist or be developed which present hazards which are not covered by a particular safety requirement laid down in this Directive, it is necessary to set a general requirement of safety as the legal base for taking action against such toys. In this respect safety of toys should be determined by reference to the intended use of the product while taking into account the foreseeable use, bearing in mind behaviour of children, who do not generally show the same degree of care as the average adult user. If scientific evidence does not allow this risk assessment, Member States, in particular through their competent authorities, should apply the precautionary principle.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) The precautionary principle should be applied where a scientific assessment cannot ascertain the risk with sufficient certainty to ensure a high level of protection of health, particularly that of children.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 52
Article 52
Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of toys which are in accordance with Directive 88/378/EEC and which weare placed on the market before this Directive entered into for[2 years after the entry into force of this Directive]. Annex II, Part III shall only apply to toys placed or at the latest 2n the market after [5 years after this Directive enteredry into force. of this Directive/31 May 2013]
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
17a. Books that do not contain any elements or added objects others than those in paper or cardboard.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 7 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – Part III – point 7 – subparagraph 1
7.7. Toys shall not contain the following allergenic fragrances: (1) Alanroot (Inula helenium) (2) Allylisothiocyanate (3) Benzyl cyanide (4) 4 tert-Butylphenol (5) Chenopodium oil (6) Cyclamen alcohol (7) Diethyl maleate (8) Dihydrocoumarin (9) 2,4-Dihydroxy-3- methylbenzaldehyde Dihydrogeraniol) (10) 3,7-Dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol (6,7- Dihydrogeraniol) (11) 4,6-Dimethyl-8-tert-butylcoumarin (12) Dimethyl citraconate 3-one (13) 7,11-Dimethyl-4,6,10-dodecatrien- 3-one one (14) 6,10-Dimethyl-3,5,9-undecatrien-2- one (15) Diphenylamine (16) Ethyl acrylate (17) Fig leaf, fresh and preparations (18) trans-2-Heptenal (19) trans-2-Hexenal diethyl acetal (20) trans-2-Hexenal dimethyl acetal (21) Hydroabietyl alcohol (22) 4-Ethoxy-phenol (23) 6-lsopropyl-2- decahydronaphthalenol (24) 7-Methoxycoumarin (25) 4-Methoxyphenol (26) 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butene-2- one (27) 1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-penten-3- one (28) Methyl trans-2-butenoate (29) 6-Methylcoumarin (30) 7-Methylcoumarin (31) 5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione (32) Costus root oil (Saussurea lappa Clarke) (33) 7-Ethoxy-4-methylcoumarin (34) Hexahydrocoumarin (35) Excudation of crude Peru balsam (Myroxylonpereirae Klotzsch) (36) 2-Pentylidene-cyclohexanone (37) 3,6,10-Trimethyl-3,5,9- undecatrien-2-one (38) Verbanavain essential oil (Lippia citriodora Kunth).
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 7 - subparagraph 3
Annex II – Part III – point 7 - subparagraph 3
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 8
Annex II – Part III – point 8
8. The ftollowing migration limits, from toys or components of toys that are accessible to children during use as specified in the first subparagraph of Article 9 (2), shall not be exceeded: Element mg/kg in mg/kg Aluminium 5625erable daily dose (TDD) for the protection of children's health due to the use of toys must not exceed the following values per day: Element TDD (mg/kg weight of dry, children / day) brittle, in liquid powder- or sticky like or toy pliable material toy material 1406 Antimony 45 11.36 Arsenic 7.5 1.9 Barium 4500 11251 Barium 600 Boron 1200 3060 Cadmium 3.8 0.95 Chromium 37.5 9.4 (III) Chromium 0.04 (VI) Cobalt 10.5 Copper 622.5 Lead 27 6.85 0.01 2.6 156 Lead 3.6 Manganese 1200 3060 Mercury 15 3.82 Nickel 75 18.810 Selenium 37.5 9.4 Strontium 4500 Tin 15000 3750 Organic 5 1125 Tin 2000 0.5 Zinc 500 'Tolerable daily dose' means the maximum quantity of an element which a child can ingest in relation 1.9 Zinc 3750 938to his or her weight without its adversely affecting the child's health. These limit values do not apply to toys which due to their accessibility, function, volume or mass clearly exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking, swallowing or prolonged contact with skin when used as specified in the first subparagraph of Article 9 (2).
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Toys contained in food or co-mingled with food shall contain the warning: “Adult supervision strongly recommended”.