In 2008, the United States (U.S.) Congress enacted improvements to the Consumer Product Safety Improvements Act (CPSIA) of 1976; the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with implementing those improvements. The changes affect manufacturers, importers and sellers of products for children 12 and under. To ensure the safety of our children, CPSIA 2008 has set forth mandatory testing of certain children's products with the need for certification of these products from CPSC accredited 3rd party labs.
On February 10, 2009, the CPSIA lowered the lead limit to 600 ppm for children's products containing lead or lead paint. As of August 14, 2009, they were lowered further to 300 ppm.
The CPSC test methodology for the determination of total lead content of paint or a painted surface, on a dry paint basis, calls for analysis by ICP based on ASTM E16132. To be better informed on the CPSIA timeline, read more about the Children's Products Containing Lead; Lead Paint Rule Timetable.
CPSIA 2008 is not only specific to the regulations on lead content in children's products but has tightened the standards related to plasticizers (Phthalates) as well. Hazardous content in consumer products has become a growing concern. Governments are enacting new regulations to boost consumer confidence and provide a measure of safety for these products. In the U.S. and the European Union (EU), governments have proposed updated requirements for consumer product safety testing. In the U.S., the CPSC has tightened standards related to lead and plasticizers (Phthalates) in toys. The EU has also proposed revisions to EN-71 (standards for toys) to expand the number of metals and organic contaminants regulated in toys.
PerkinElmer's EcoAnalytix™ initiative is focused on providing information and instrument solutions that will enable consumer goods manufacturers to assure the safety of the products they produce. Our application-focused measurement solutions have been developed to detect harmful contaminants in a wide range of consumer products.
PlaySafe™ Analyzer for Toxic Metals The first in the series, the PlaySafe Analyzer for Toxic Metals uses CPSC test methodology to meet regulatory requirements (EN 71-3; ASTM F963; CPSIA 2008). It can easily test up to 50 samples per hour for lead – from raw materials to final product or anywhere along the process – as outlined by the CPSC as well as seven other metals regulated by the EU under EN 71-3. Learn More
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PlaySafe™ Analyzer for Phthalates Based on the Clarus® 600 GC/MS System, the PlaySafe Analyzer for Phthalates delivers robust methodology and accurate, reliable results with detection at levels considerably lower than the regulations (2005/84/EC; EN 71-11, Section 5.8; CPSIA 2008). It offers the widest mass range, a reliable autosampler for 24/7 unattended operation at maximum precision... Learn More
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Our current analyzers and systems have the capabilities to determine:
We're keeping abreast of the changes to legislation, new laws and testing requirements that affect the industry and we're continually working to develop EcoAnalytix Analyzers, configured systems and instrument solutions that will meet the stringent testing requirements that are part of CPSIA 2008 and that are being proposed in the EU.
Our EcoAnalytix Analyzers include the methodology, applications and SOPs for quick analysis and easy ramp up. They're capable of analyzing large numbers of prepared samples from painted or dyed toys and consumer products for lead as outlined by the CPSC as well as seven other metals regulated by the EU under EN 71-3. The Playsafe™ Analyzer for Toxic Metals may also qualify to measure 10 additional metals that were included in the updates to EN 71-3 that were proposed in January of 2008.
Learn more about EcoAnalytix and our capabilities for testing and analysis in the consumer product, children's products and toy safety arena.