Commercial Information Circulars

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Ref : EIC 213/2

6 September 1999

Dear Sirs

Commercial Information Circular No. 134/99

Norway : Total Ban on the Use of Phthalates in Children's Toys

We have received information that Norway has introduced a total ban on the use of phthalates in toys for children under three years old on 28 July 1999. Details on products covered by the ban and implementation details are not available. The Norwegian authorities have, however, indicated that a large share of the banned toys are for children taking a bath or playing in water, and products made of pure polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are excluded from the ban. We are obtaining further information from the Norwegian authorities and will keep traders informed when details are available.

ENQUIRIES

2.For enquiries about the contents of this circular, please contact the undersigned at telephone number 2398 5684.

Yours faithfully,

(Miss Helen YUNG)

for Director-General of Trade

Note : While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same.