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Toys Regulations

Version of section 27 from 2011-06-20 to 2012-03-29:


Marginal note:Substances in plastic materials

  •  (1) The grade, quality, quantity and proportion of a substance — including a resin, plasticizer, antioxidant, dye, or pigment — that is used to manufacture plastic material that is contained in or constitutes a toy that is or is likely to be used by a child of less than three years of age must be those considered acceptable for use in the manufacture of food packaging materials and food containers.

  • Marginal note:Exception

    (2) Such a substance may be used to manufacture the plastic material in an amount of 1% or less if the substance meets the requirements of sections 25 and 26.

  • Marginal note:Prohibition

    (3) The following substances must not be used to manufacture the plastic material:

    • (a) a heavy metal;

    • (b) a compound of a heavy metal;

    • (c) a substance set out in section 22 or 23; or

    • (d) a phthalate within the meaning of the Phthalates Regulations.


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