On July 19, 2021, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) issued Circular No. 2021-132, amending the requirements for phthalates in the general safety standards for children’s products and adding diisophthalate Butyl ester (DIBP), the restricted number of phthalates has been increased from 6 to 7. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2022.

The general safety standards for children's products apply to accessible materials/components in products intended for children under 13 years of age under normal use, but do not include drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, food contact materials and products, and entertainment facilities and equipment.

The revised o-benzene requirements are as follows:

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Toy safety standards are becoming stricter. ZRLK recommends that relevant toy export companies keep abreast of the latest information on the standards, test their products in accordance with the new requirements, strictly control the quality of toy products, ensure that toy materials meet the sta