EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a temporary agreement on a regulation on the protection of children from harmful chemicals contained in games.

New rules cover in particular new harmful chemicals.

Regulation extends the ban on games of carcinogenicmutagenic and toxic to reproduce chemicals (Cmr) and to other dangerous substances. It is prohibited to use harmful chemicals, such as Pfasthe endocrine disruptors and the bisphenols.

The use of conservatives and the use of conservatives is also limited It is prohibited to use allergenic aromatic substances in games intended for use by children under three or in other games intended to be placed in the children’s mouth.

‘Digital Product Passport’ for Imports Out of EU

According to the new rules, all games will have a digital product passport to prevent entry In the EU unsafe games sold On and off the internet.

The regulation establishes stricter rules for the online sales And it provides inspectors greater powers to remove dangerous games from the market. This will ensure that the imported games It is just as safe for consumers with games manufactured in the EU.

The European Commission welcomed the political agreement on the new Game Regulation. The Commission’s Executive Vice -President, responsible for prosperity and industrial strategy, Stephanie Cézourne, said: “The new rules agreed will make games sold online and offline safer for children. They prohibit harmful chemicals and introduce a digital product passport that will provide wider information to consumers and help market inspectors identify and remove dangerous games, especially on the EU border. This will help create fairer competition and competition.

The political agreement is now subject to official approval by the European Parliament and the Council. It will take effect after 20 days after its publication in the official newspaper.

The regulation provides for a transitional period for the industry and the authorities to adapt to the new rules.