On November 23, 2015, the European Commission issued three consecutive directives adding restriction requirements for five chemical substances in toys intended for children under 3 years old and toys intended to be put in the mouth. These were officially implemented.

Experts believe these chemical substances cause significant harm to the human body, especially children. Formaldehyde amide is absorbed into the body through the respiratory tract, skin, and gastrointestinal tract, irritating the skin and mucous membranes. After entering the body, it may damage the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, stomach, and other vital organs. Isothiazolinone is corrosive and irritating to the skin and eyes. Upon contact with microorganisms, it can rapidly and irreversibly inhibit growth and cause microbial cell death. It is a broad-spectrum, high-efficiency, low-toxicity, non-oxidizing biocide. Previously, media reports indicated that the sale of puzzle floor mats containing formaldehyde amide foam made in China was banned in Belgium and France.

Toys have always been one of China's major export products, with the total export value of Chinese toys in 2015 reaching about 100 billion yuan. At the same time, toys are the most frequently recalled Chinese products in the EU, causing significant economic losses to Chinese export toy manufacturers every year. For this purpose, inspection and quarantine departments urge the vast majority of export toy manufacturers to pay attention. First, they should promptly study and understand the relevant EU directives, notify raw material and auxiliary material suppliers of the related requirements, and require the provision of qualified toys. Production raw materials must strictly comply with the new EU requirements. Second, strengthen quality control, enhance sampling tests of raw materials, and companies without their own testing conditions must collect relevant samples in time and send them to certified testing institutions for testing. Third, pay close attention to the latest changes in EU directives to prevent the premature enforcement of related directives and avoid unnecessary economic losses.