Area: Transversal Aspects

Study of the applicability of analysis methods for Cr (VI) and organo-tin compounds in various materials of children’s products

The aim of this project is research and development of a methodology for measuring the concentration of organic tin compounds and speciation of chromium in tests for migration of components of toys in accordance with Directive 2009/48/EC. [...]

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Hazard Characterisation in innovative children’s products. Development of methodologies for risk management. INNOVARISK

The immediate objective of this project is to analyse the hazards existing in current lines of innovation in children's products in order to develop a thorough specific methodology for managing risk depending on product type . [...]

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Risk assessment in non-standardised products for children’s use – “CHILDRISK”

Undertaking this project enabled developing a methodology for safety assessment of certain children's products that are very common in the market for which there are no published European safety standards including bathtubs, fruit teethers, booster seats and bibs. [...]

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Actions of competitive improvement of toy safety before the new directive comes into force – “TOYMARKET”

The project facilitated the adaptation of the toy industry in Valencia to the new technical and management requirements required by the toy safety directive. [...]

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Methods of analysis for determination of legislated substances in childcare articles intended for child feeding – BISFENOLTEST

The recent change in the legislation on the presence of bisphenol A in polycarbonate baby bottles as well as the announcement of monitoring polyamide crockery for children's feeding imported from Asiatic countries has promoted this project. The specific aim is the development of tools, in the form of test methods, that will enable verification of the products in accordance with applicable legislation. With special mention of the prohibition on the use of bisphenol A. [...]

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Technological support in the legislative and standards update of product safety in toy companies.

The overall aim of the project is to provide technological support to toy companies in the Region of Valencia in the process of adapting their products to the complex European and international standards and legislative panorama. Project participants include 20 companies of the sector. [...]

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IMPVAL – Impact Assessment and Analysis Methodology Validation of substances included in the toy and complementary regulations

The project aims to evaluate the suitability of materials currently used in children's products against the new requirements of 2009/48/EC (new Toy Safety Directive) and to obtain full validation of its own test methodologies developed in house to obtain the result. [...]

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Incorporation of new safety requirements in the toy sector

The main objective of the project is to offer innovation services to the companies of the toy industry of Valencia, particularly in activities of technology assistance and consultancy on the use of the standards and adaptation of their products to the new safety requirements. [...]

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Development of organisational solutions to comply with the new Toy Directive.

The possibility of providing to companies various tools, technical solutions and organisational groupings so that product safety management can be as agile and effective as possible, is the reason why we are undertaking this project. [...]

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Preparation of the toy industry to meet the requirements of the new European Directives

This project aims to provide the infrastructure necessary to the toy industry and auxiliary industry sectors to adapt their products to meet the new EU requirements. [...]

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