Children's drinking equipment – Physical and mechanical properties by EN 14350

Test to determine the mechanical and physical properties and safety of cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children from 0 to 48 months of age. The method is based on the EN 14372 standard.

Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used as plasticizers, which make plastics more flexible and durable. They have also been used as additives in products such as cosmetics and personal care items. Several phthalates have been identified as endocrine-disrupting agents or as chemicals toxic to reproduction. Exposure to phthalates can occur through: Oral exposure Food: Exposure occurs via migration from food packaging., Children's toys: Children often put toys in their mouths.., Inhalation: Breathing in dust from vinyl flooring or fragrances (like perfumes) can cause exposure to phthalates via inhalation., Skin contact: Phthalates present in cosmetics, lotions, and soaps can be absorbed through the skin.. For other listed matrices apart from cosmetics, the analysis package covers the following substances included in the REACH Authorization List: Substance Abbreviation CAS number Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 84-69-5 Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Benzyl butyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Di(n-octyl) phthalate DNOP 117-84-0 Diisononyl phthalate DINP 68515-48-0 Diisodecyl phthalate DIDP 26761-40-0 Products that contain restricted phthalates in concentrations higher than 0.1% may be removed from the market. The analysis package for cosmetic products contains the following phthalates: Substance Abbreviation CAS number Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Benzyl butyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Diisononyl phthalate DINP 68515-48-0 Di(n-octyl) phthalate DNOP 117-84-0 Diisodecyl phthalate DIDP 26761-40-0 All the above-mentioned substances are prohibited in cosmetic products (Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).

N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are present, usually in trace quantities, in various environmental media, certain food products, cosmetics, and rubber products. In particular, those found in rubber products are thought to originate from certain additives used in the vulcanization of rubber. Regulatory reference / standard Applicable materials Compliance limits Applicable reference method Commission Directive 93/11/EEC Elastomer or rubber teats and soothers N-nitrosamines released: 0.01 mg/kg N-nitrosatable substances released: 0.1 mg/kg EN 12868 EN 14350 Drinking accessories made of rubber and other elastomers BfR recommendation XXI/1 Commodities based on natural and synthetic rubber in contact with food N-nitrosamines: not detected above 1 µg/dm2 (sum of substances) - N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are controlled by Commission Directive 93/11/EEC. In addition, recommendation XXI by Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has set the migration limit of N-nitrosamines from elastomers to food at ≤ 1.0 µg/dm². The test package covers analysis of the release of the following N-nitrosamines (free and after nitrosation) into artificial saliva simulant or a food simulant: Substance Abbreviation CAS No N-Nitrosodimethylamine NDMA 62-75-9 N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine NDPA 621-64-7 N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine NDBA 924-16-3 N-Nitrosopiperidine NPIP 100-75-4 N-Nitrosopyrrolidine NPYR 930-55-2 N-Nitrosomorpholine NMOR 59-89-2 N-Nitrosobenzylamine NDBzA 937-32-6 N-Nitrosodi-n-amylamine NDiNA 2050-92-2 N-Nitroso-methylphenylamine NMPhA 937-35-9 N-Nitrosoethylphenylamine NEPhA 612-64-6

Accredited laboratory analysis for determining the amount of volatile organic matter in silicone used in food contact materials or childcare articles. Testing can be conducted according to the following methods and references: Applicable materials Drying phase Treatment phase Compliance limit Test method Reference General food contact materials made from silicone elastomer 1 h / 100 °C 4 h / 200 °C ≤ 0.5 % Bestimmung von flüchtigen Verbindungen in Bedarfsgegenständen aus Silikon (version 02, 09/2023) BfR XV. Silicones (as of 01.08.2024) Childcare articles intended for drinking 1 h / 100 °C 4 h / 200 °C ≤ 0.5 % EN 14350, art 8.4.2 EN 14350 Childcare articles intended for feeding 1 h / 100 °C 4 h / 200 °C ≤ 0.5 % EN 14372, art. 6.3.3 EN 14372

Content of 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in plastic and rubber and products made from them (e.g., toys, kitchenware) according to AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK. If PAH levels are sufficiently low, the product may be granted a GS mark (a voluntary German product safety label). The test package includes the following substances: Naphthalene [CAS: 91-20-3], Acenaphthylene [CAS: 208-96-8] , Acenaphthene [CAS: 83-32-9] , Fluorene [CAS: 86-73-7] , Phenanthrene [CAS: 85-01-8] , Anthracene [CAS: 120-12-7] , Fluoranthene [CAS: 206-44-0] , Pyrene [CAS: 129-00-0] , Benzo(a)anthracene [CAS: 56-55-3] , Chrysene [CAS: 218-01-9] , Benzo(b)fluoranthene [CAS: 205-99-2] , Benzo(k)fluoranthene [CAS: 207-08-9] , Benzo(j)fluoranthene [CAS: 205-82-3] , Benzo(e)pyrene [CAS: 192-97-2] , Benzo(a)pyrene [benzo(def)chrysene] [CAS: 50-32- 8] , Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene [CAS: 193-39-5] , Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene [CAS: 53-70-3] , Benzo(g,h,i)perylene [CAS: 191-24-2].

Extended analysis package for phthalates in various matrices using the GC-MS technique. Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used as plasticizers, which make plastics more flexible and durable. Phthalates are also found as additives in products, including cosmetics and personal care items. Several phthalates have been identified as being endocrine-disrupting or toxic to reproduction. Exposure to phthalates can occur, e.g., through food (chemicals can transfer from packaging), children's toys (when put in their mouths), and dust from vinyl flooring. The following 43 compounds are detected as part of this analysis: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Phthalic anhydride - 85-44-9 Dimethyl phthalate DMP 0131-11-3 Diethyl phthalate DEP 84-66-2 Ethyl Isobutyl phthalate - 94491-96-0 Diallyl phthalate DAP 131-17-9 Dipropyl phthalate DPP2 131-16-8 Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 84-69-5 Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Dimethylglycol phthalate DMEP 117-82-8 Diizopentyl phthalate DIPP 605-50-5 N-pentyl-isopentyl phthalate PIPP 84777-06-0 N-pentyl-isopentylphtalate - 776297-69-9 Di(2-ethoxyethyl) phthalate DEEP 605-54-9 Diamyl phthalate DPP 131-18-0 Tri-n-butylacetyl citrate - 77-90-7 Diisohexyl phthalate DMPP 146-50-9; 71850-09-4 Di(n-hexyl) phthalate DNHP 84-75-3 Butyl Octyl phthalate BOP 84-78-6 Adipic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester - 103-23-1; Ref.: 31920 Butyl benzyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Di( 2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Di-n -hexyl azelate - 109-31-9 Dicyclohexyl phthalate DCHP 84-61-7 Di(n-octyl) phthalate DNOP 117-84-0 Dioctyl terephthalate DOTP 6422-86-2 Dibenzyl phthalate DBP2 523-31-9 Bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate - 53306-54-0 Dinonyl phthalate DNP 84-76-4 Hexyl-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (HEHP) HEHP 75673-16-4 Diundecylphthalat - 3648-20-2 Bis(4-Methyl-2-pentyl)phthalate - 84-63-9 Diphenyl phthalate DPhP 84-62-8 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl ester, C7-rich DIHP 71888-89-6 Diisononyl phthalate DINP 28553-12-0; 68515-48-0 Diisodecylphtalate DIDP 26761-40-0; 68515-49-1 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched and linear - 68515-50-4 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di C7-11 branched and linear alkyl esters DHNUP 68515-42-4 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters - 68648-93-1 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters - 68515-51-5 Diisooctyl phthalate - 27554-26-3 Bis(6-methylheptyl) phthalate - 96507-86-7 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, diisononyl ester - 166412-78-8; Ref.: 45705 Dibutyl adipate - 105-99-7

We offer bisphenol A (BPA) content determination for various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, and rubber, Toys and childcare articles, Food packaging (plastic, paper, multi-materials), Food (herbs, spices, nuts, coffee, etc.). Extraction is possible with various techniques, including: Cold water extract (EN 645), hot water extract (EN 647), or solvent extract (EN 15519) from packaging containing recycled fibers for compliance according to German BfR recommendation XXXVI, Acetonitrile extract of food contact materials for compliance according to French regulation LOI n° 2012-1442, Release into aqueous simulant from child care articles for compliance according to EN 14372 and EN 14350, Release into aqueous simulant from toys for compliance according to Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. For food contact materials, we also offer a low LOD method that meets the 1 μg/kg detection limit specified in Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190. Our experts are happy to provide a quote for BPA testing with this method.

Testing for the migration of aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (III), chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin, and zinc from toy materials and parts as well as drinking items and cutlery intended for small children. The migration of chromium (VI) and organic tin will be assessed if the value for the total content is exceeded. The test is a key part of toy safety testing by EU regulations.

The general requirement in Section III of German BfR recommendation XV for silicones states that: The finished products must not test positively for peroxides.. Test method according to 58. Mitteilung zur Untersuchung von Kunststoffen: Bundesgesundheitsblatt 40, (1997).

Analysis package for quantifying the following bisphenol compounds: bisphenol A (BPA) [CAS: 80-05-7], bisphenol B (BPB) [CAS: 77-40-7], bisphenol F (BPF) [CAS: 620-92-8], bisphenol S (BPS) [CAS: 80-09-1], bisphenol AF (BPAF) [CAS: 1478-61-1]. Testing is primarily intended for: Analyzing recycled PE, PP and LDPE intended for cosmetic packaging according to CosPaTox guidelines, Evaluating the compliance of plastics, paper, and board according to food contact regulations (by modeling migration based on the content). If the analysis is intended for food contact compliance, a method with a lower LOQ (0.05 mg/kg) can be used. Please let us know the goal of the analysis when requesting a quote.