SGS Highlights Proposed Revision to Peru Toys and Office Supplies Legislation
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 03, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 086.26, highlighting Peru’s World Trade Organization (WTO) notification of a draft regulation proposing amendments to the country’s law governing toys and office supplies.
The announcement came in May 2026, with details of amendments to Law No. 28376 covering toys and office supplies. Proposed key changes include:
- Redefining the term ‘toys’
- Updating Articles 16, 17, 19, 22 and 36 on criteria, manufacture and importation authorization and labeling
- Expanding the list of toys to include dolls and action figures
- Clarifying the scope of office supplies
- Strengthening chemical safety requirements
- Permitting the use of nickel and cobalt in specified toy applications
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and other intermediaries may be affected by the proposed amendments. Comments will be accepted until July 25, 2026, and the proposed amendment is intended to enter into force six months after publication in the official journal, El Peruano.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 086.26 includes a helpful table of applicable chemical abbreviations.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 086.26 for more details.
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