Safe to Play
Going Beyond Compliance in Toy Chemical Safety
Date and Time
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Session 1: 9 AM BST (4 PM CST)
Session 2: 11 AM EDT (8 AM PDT)
Webinar Summary
Consumer expectations for safer, more sustainable products are rising, while global regulatory frameworks continue to expand and diversify.
Toy companies are increasingly recognising that managing chemical risks beyond regulatory requirements builds consumer trust, strengthens brand reputation, and helps future-proof products against emerging regulations.
Join this webinar to discover Chemical Smart Testing - Chem-ST™ for Toys, a new, innovative solution designed to help you navigate this complex landscape. In addition to a comprehensive overview of current and emerging regulations (as mentioned in the below agenda) in various regions, we will address the limitations of traditional chemical testing and demonstrate how Chem-ST™ for toys goes beyond global standards to provide play-safe assurance.
Webinar Agenda
- Growing Complexity in Toy Safety Requirements
- Consumer expectations
- Developments in global toy markets
- Rising Regulation of Toys
- European Union: New Toy Safety Regulation update, EN 71 standard updates, and the Digital Product Passport (DPP) registration system.
- Japan: ST2025 update on the ST mark.
- Korea: Toy safety requirements based on the KC mark.
- China: GB 6675 and CCC mark updates.
- Australia & New Zealand: Overview of AS/NZS ISO 8124.
- United States: CPSIA, ASTM F963, and related state laws (e.g., CHCC & PFAS).
- Canada: CCPSA and Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)
- Comparing US and Canadian regulations
- Limitations of Traditional Chemical Testing for Toys
- Introduction of Chem-ST™ for Toys
- Q&A
Our speakers
Dr. Devender Singh

Professor Will Wise

Will, an international expert in biomaterials, recently joined Eurofins Sustainability Services after a distinguished career as a research-focused academic specialising in leather at the University of Northampton (UK). In his role at Eurofins, he leads the Global Innovations Programme – an internal research initiative that drives the company’s globally renowned innovation processes. Additionally, he develops comprehensive learning packages to support both internal teams and external clients in effectively utilising Eurofins services.
Dara Robinson

With a background in chemical regulation for the Personal Care industry and a degree in Biochemistry, Dara’s role involves creating technical content and supporting project development for a wide range of topics, including sustainability trends, new industry standards, and upcoming regulations.