<p>This initiative aims to amend the Toy Safety Directive with regard to cobalt in toys. The Directive prohibits the use of substances in toys if they are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR). Cobalt is classified as a CMR substance under relevant EU legislation.</p><p></p><p>The amended Directive will permit uses of cobalt in toys that have been assessed as safe by the scientific committee (SCHEER) by setting exemptions for specific categories of toys.</p>