The GS product safety certification mark changes the limit for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content

BACKGROUND
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) represent a group of similarly structured substances, some
of which have carcinogenic properties, while others are suspected to be carcinogenic. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are not deliberately added to consumer goods, but are impurities
in the manufacturing process. In the case of plastics, mineral oils used in the production process often contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contaminants, and carbon black
is a colorant and filler for plastics and rubber, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons .
In accordance with REACH Regulation 1907/2006 (Regulation 1907/2006 ), the content of the specified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in eight specified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons must not exceed 1 mg/kg if the plastic and acorn
parts of the article are in long-term contact with the skin, and no more than 0.5 mg/kg if the item is a
toy or child care item. This restriction will apply
27 December 2015.
set limits on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content through the German GS Product Safety Certification (Geprüfte Sicherheit), which has become a market practice recognized by
in a number of industries to ensure consumer safety. In response to the background of the updated legislation on which the product safety certification mark is based and
new scientific process, the relevant content limits are heeded.
Major changes are as follows
Changing the scope of application of materials in category 1 (including all toys expected to have long-term contact with the skin
tightening the content limits for categories 2 and 3
and relaxing the content limits for Naphthalene and eight other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in category 1. Because of the volatility of these substances, products are often contaminated with these substances from other sources beyond
their control