Croatia, Cyprus and Hungary have not communicated how they transposed new EU rules allowing the safe use of cobalt in certain toy components.
What the directive does
Directive (EU) 2026/192 amends the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. Cobalt was subject to a general ban in toys because it is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals.
Based on an opinion of the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER), the amendment introduces derogations for specific components where cobalt can be used safely, such as parts that conduct electric current, components made of stainless steel and certain magnets.
Member States that received a letter of formal notice
What happens next
- 1Two months to replyEach Member State has two months to respond, complete the transposition and notify its measures to the Commission.
- 2Reasoned opinionIf the reply is not satisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion, the next step of the infringement procedure.
- 3Court of JusticeUltimately, the Commission can refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU, which may impose financial penalties for failure to transpose.
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