The Hong Kong Government Proposes to Update the Safety Standards for Toys and Children's Products

2022-12-15

As described in a consultation paper published by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau this month, the Hong Kong Government intends to update the standards for the products described in Schedule 2 to its "Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Cap. 424)" (aka "Schedule 2 products").  The purpose is to bring the standards for those "Schedule 2 products" into alignment with the latest version now promulgated by the relevant standards institutions.

Proposed Changes:

Item

Product

Existing Standard in the Ordinance

New Version Proposed

New ASTM’s Publication Date

(a)

Bunk beds for domestic use

ASTM F1427-21

ASTM F1427-21e1

2021-10

(b)

Child safety barriers for domestic use

ASTM F1004-19

ASTM F1004-21

2021-06

(c)

Children’s high chairs and multi-purpose high chairs for domestic use

ASTM F404-20

ASTM F404-21

2022-01

(d)

Wheeled child conveyances

ASTM F833-19

ASTM F833-21

2021-08


Deadline for Comments:
2022-12-31 is the deadline of receiving comments (by email to: tcpso_standards_updates@cedb.gov.hk) on the proposed changes.

Reference:
https://www.gov.hk/en/theme/bf/pdf/10212_Consultaion_Information_Note_en.pdf
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap424

 

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