Hong Kong Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Notice 2023 Gazetted

On 17 February 2023, the Hong Kong Government published in the Gazette the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2) Notice 2023. The Notice seeks to update the safety standards for four classes of children's products listed in Schedule 2 (Schedule 2 products) under the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance (Cap. 424).

The four classes of Schedule 2 products are "bunk beds for domestic use", "child safety barriers for domestic use", "children's high chairs and multi-purpose high chairs for domestic use" and "wheeled child conveyances".

Significance:
The Ordinance stipulates that a person must not manufacture, import or supply a Schedule 2 product unless it complies with all the applicable requirements contained in at least one set of the safety standards specified in Schedule 2. These standards are international standards or standards adopted by major economies.

Changes:

Effective Date:

The Notice will take effect on 1 August 2023.

Reference:

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/17/P2023021700189.htm\

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