Proposals for CMR Substances in Childcare Articles Regulation in Slovenia
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 26, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 026.26, focusing on Slovenia’s plans to restrict carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic reproduction (CMR) category 1A and 1B substances in childcare articles.
Announced by the European Commission on February 5, 2026, the draft law outlines the intention to restrict products intended to facilitate sitting, sleeping, relaxation, hygiene, feeding, sucking, transport or protection of children aged up to 14.
One year after the entry into force of these temporary measures, a review will take place to determine whether the law will be repealed, extended or revised.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 026.26 includes a useful table summarizing key elements of the draft law.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 026.26 for more details.
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SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s toy and juvenile product services.
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