Israel has updated toy safety regulations to address migration of certain chemical elements in toys, specifically targeting plastic and rubber-based products in compliance with SI 562 part 3, as part of its technical barrier framework.
Israel Tightens Chemical Migration Limits for Toys
Importers and manufacturers must ensure plastic and rubber products comply with SI 562 part 3.
What changed
Strict limits on chemical migration from plastic, rubber, and metal materials.
Scope includes plastic figurines, beading kits, and rubber toys under HS code 950300.
Mandatory compliance with SI 562 part 3 standard for all covered products.
Who it affects
Manufacturers of toys, plastic figurines, and beading kits must meet new safety standards.
Importers of goods under HS code 950300 must verify chemical migration limits.
Regulation Analysis: Updated Toy Safety Requirements in Israel (SI 562 Part 3)
Israel’s Mandatory Standard SI 562 Part 3 – Safety of toys: Migration of certain chemical elements was revised and entered into force on 8 February 2026, targeting the migration of specific chemical elements in plastic and rubber-based toys. The update is part of Israel’s technical barriers framework and aligns with international safety standards for toy materials.
Key Provisions of the Updated Regulation
- Scope:
The regulation applies to plastic and rubber-based toys intended for children under 14 years of age, focusing on the migration limits of hazardous chemical elements (e.g., lead, cadmium, mercury) from toy materials into simulated bodily fluids (e.g., saliva, gastric acid)1.
- Transition Period:
- The old and revised versions of SI 562 Part 3 will coexist from 8 February 2026 to 8 February 2027.
- During this period, manufacturers and importers may comply with either standard for testing and certification1.
- Enforcement Date:
- After 8 February 2027, only the revised standard will apply. Products failing to meet the updated requirements will be prohibited from sale or distribution in Israel1.
- Testing and Compliance:
- Toys must undergo laboratory testing to verify compliance with migration limits for specified chemical elements.
- Testing protocols and acceptable limits are detailed in the full text of the revised standard1. (See Accessing the Full Text below.)
- Authority and Publication:
Accessing the Full Text
The complete text of the revised SI 562 Part 3 is available through the following sources:
- 1(https://www.sii.org.il/en/standards-search)1.
- 1(https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/ISR/final_measure/26_00843_00_x.pdf)1.
Summary Table of Key Requirements
| Regulation | Key Requirement | Deadline/Threshold | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI 562 Part 3 (Revised) | Limits migration of hazardous chemical elements in plastic/rubber toys1. | Enforced from 8 Feb 2026; exclusive compliance after 8 Feb 20271. | Standards Institution of Israel (SII)1. |
| Transition Period | Products may comply with either old or revised standard during this phase1. | 8 Feb 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 | SII1. |
Summary Answer
Israel’s updated SI 562 Part 3 regulates the migration of chemical elements in plastic and rubber-based toys, effective 8 February 2026. A one-year transition period (until 8 February 2027) allows compliance with either the old or revised standard1. After this period, only the revised standard will apply, mandating stricter testing and certification for toy safety1. The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) oversees enforcement, and the full text of the regulation is accessible via the SII website or WTO TBT notification1.
Sources
- ↩ SI 562 part 3 – Safety of toys: Migration of certain chemical elements https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=Q:/G/TBTN24/ISR1306A1.pdf&Open=True