Nepal is proposing to implement a new set of chemical requirements for toy safety. If approved, the new measures could become effective in late 2018/early 2019.
In March 2017, we informed you that Nepal had implemented measures to regulate nine heavy metals, bromine, phthalates and BPA in toys for children 0-16 years of age. These toy standards became effective in July 2017.
On May 30, 2018, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Nepal announcing its intention to revise the requirements for hazardous substances in toys. The Draft Technical Regulation on Children