Toys, creative material and sports equipment
The sustainability criteria for toys, creative materials and sports equipment belong to the product group toxic-free preschool, with focus to reduce the amount of health hazardous substances in preschools. In addition to this, requirements can also be set on labour law conditions in accordance with the ILO core conventions, sustainable supply chains and accessibility.
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Substances of Very High Concern (Candidate List) in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Special contract terms | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this contract term is to minimize the content of the environmentally and health hazardous chemicals listed on the candidate list in the EU chemicals legislation Reach. Criterion text CE-marked toys delivered during the contract period shall not contain substances that are listed on the current candidate list (Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (Reach)) at levels above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and each individual part of the product1. If new substances are entered on the candidate list during the contract period, the supplier shall within six months of the European Chemicals Agency's (Echa) publication of a revised candidate list present an action plan on how the substances can be phased out. Exemption: Electronic toys. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plasticizers in plastic products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit some of the hazardous plasticizers that may be present in plastics, and which are not included in the candidate list. Criterion text Constituent plastic parts in toys shall not contain the plasticizers listed in the table below in concentrations above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and individual plastic part1. Table of limited plasticizers and their CAS-number
Exception: Plastic parts which are inaccessible to children, or which make up less than five percent by weight of the product. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Migration of bisphenols from polycarbonate plastic in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit the migration of bisphenol A at the core level and to also limit the migration of bisphenols B and F at the advanced level. Bisphenols are suspected to be harmful to human reproductivity and are endocrine disrupting at low doses. Criterion text For products CE-marked as toys containing polycarbonate, migration of the bisphenol A shall not exceed 0.04 mg/l. Exception:
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Migration of bisphenols from polycarbonate plastic in products CE-marked as toys | Advanced | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit the migration of bisphenol A at the core level and to also limit the migration of bisphenols B and F at the advanced level. Bisphenols are suspected to be harmful to human reproductivity and are endocrine disrupting at low doses. Criterion text For products CE-marked as toys containing polycarbonate, migration of the bisphenols in the table below shall not exceed 0.04 mg/l. Table of limited bisphenols and their CAS-number
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Chlorine-free plastic in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Award criteria | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid plastics containing substances that are hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text To receive [points or price deductions] in the tender evaluation, products CE-marked as toys shall not contain chlorinated plastic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preservatives in water-based products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of allergies in children. Criterion text Liquid-based products CE-marked as toys shall not contain preservatives in concentrations requiring the following labelling: “Contains [the name of the sensitizing substance]. May cause an allergic reaction” (EUH208) according to point 2.8 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fragrances in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid toys containing added fragrances. Fragrances can cause allergic reactions, contribute to allergy development and fragrance hypersensitivity. Criterion text Products CE-marked as toys shall not contain actively added fragrances. Exception: Olfactory board games1, gustative games1 and clays. For olfactory board games1, gustative games1 and clays containing fragrances there shall be clear information in the product catalogue or online store that they contain fragrances. In olfactory board games and clays containing fragrances, the fragrances shall comply with the International Fragrance Associations (IFRA2) guidelines, or equivalent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Formaldehyde in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to minimize the content of formaldehyde in toys. Formaldehyde is toxic, allergenic and may cause genetic defects and cancer. Criterion text In products CE-marked as toys, formaldehyde (CAS: 50-00-0) shall not be present in concentrations above the specified limit values in the table below: Table of different materials and their limit values for formaldehyde
Exception: Parts of resin-bound wood which make up less than five percent by weight of the product. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colouring agents in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit hazardous colouring agents in toys. Criterion text Products CE-marked as toys made of wood, paper, textile, leather, solid materials intended to leave a trace, accessible liquids, and modelling clay, play clay and similar1 shall not contain the dyes listed in the table below at levels above 10 mg/kg. Table of limited colouring agents and their CAS-number
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Migration of nitrosamines from products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit the migration of nitrosamine / nitrosatable substances from toys. Nitrosamines are carcinogenic. When children suck or bite on products containing nitrosamines/nitrosable substances, these substances can be released from the material and absorbed by the body. Criterion text For products CE-marked as toys containing rubber (elastomers), the migration for nitrosamines shall not exceed 0.01 mg/kg respective 0.1 mg/kg for nitrosatable substances. Exception: Parts of rubber (elastomers) which are inaccessible to children or which make up less than five percent by weight of the product. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biocides (antimicrobial function) in solid products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid biocidal treated articles. Products that have been treated with biocidal products may contain substances that are hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text Products CE-marked as toys shall not be treated with biocides1,2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flame retardants in products CE-marked as toys | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid flame retardants that can be hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text Products CE-marked as toys shall not contain1 chemical flame retardants. Exception:
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Flame retardants in products CE-marked as toys | Advanced | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid flame retardants that can be hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text Electronic products CE-marked as toys shall not contain1 halogenated flame retardants Other products CE-marked as toys shall not contain1 chemical flame retardants. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Design for recycling plastic packaging | Core | Technical specification | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to contribute to more circular plastic flows by requiring plastic packaging to be designed for material recycling. Criterion text Primary plastic packaging shall be designed for material recycling. Plastic packaging shall meet the following:
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Systematic work with accessibility and universal design | Advanced | Special contract terms | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Routines for universal design in operations ensure that we can conduct our operations to facilitate accessibility for everyone, regardless of functional ability. Criterion text The supplier shall, no later than [six (6) months or other period specified by the contracting organisation] after the start of the contract, have introduced the systematic work with universal design in accordance with the standard "Universal design – Accessibility through universal design for products, goods and services" SS-EN 17161:2019 or equivalent standard. The systematic work shall include at least the following points:
The processes shall be documented, at least cover the area of operations covered by the contract, and applied during the contract period. A contact person shall be appointed and tasked to answer questions regarding the systematic work with universal design vis-à-vis the contracting organisation. The supplier shall be able to provide information on request, demonstrating that the contractual condition is met. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quality assurance procedures | Core | Qualification requirement | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information To fulfil the requirements in the contract, the supplier shall have documented routines for quality assurance. Criterion text The supplier of the products delivered according to the contract shall have routines for systematic quality work. The routines shall be documented, at least include the activities covered by the contract and shall be applied during the contract period. The systematic quality work shall include at least the following points:
Upon request, the supplier shall be able to prove that the requirement has been met. If the supplier applies its own documented system, [The contracting organization] may request that the information is verified by an independent third party. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | Products CE-marked as toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preservatives in water-based creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of allergies in children. Criterion text Water-based creative material shall not contain preservatives in concentrations requiring the following labelling: “Contains [the name of the sensitizing substance]. May cause an allergic reaction” (EUH208) according to point 2.8 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Formaldehyde in textile creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to minimize the content of formaldehyde in toys. Formaldehyde is toxic, allergenic and may cause genetic defects and cancer. Criterion text In textile creative material, the content of free and partly hydrolysable1 formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) shall not be present at level above 20 mg/kg. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colouring agents and pigments in creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit hazardous colouring agents and pigments in creative material. Criterion text Textile creative material shall not contain the dyes and pigments listed in the table below at levels above 50 mg/kg textile for each individual substance. Table of limited colouring agents and pigments and their CAS-number
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Colouring agents and pigments in creative material | Advanced | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit hazardous colouring agents and pigments in creative material. Criterion text Creative material made of wood, paper, textile, leather, solid materials intended to leave a trace, accessible liquids, and modelling clay and similar shall not contain the dyes listed in the table below at levels above 10 mg/kg. Table of limited colouring agents and their CAS-number
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Substances of Very High Concern (Candidate List) in creative material | Core | Special contract terms | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this contract term is to minimize the content of the environmentally and health hazardous chemicals listed on the candidate list in the EU chemicals legislation Reach. Criterion text Creative material delivered during the contract period shall not contain substances that are listed on the current candidate list (Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (Reach)) at levels above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and each individual part of the product1. If new substances are entered on the candidate list during the contract period, the supplier shall within six months of the European Chemicals Agency's (Echa) publication of a revised candidate list present an action plan on how the substances can be phased out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plasticizers in plastic creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit some of the hazardous plasticizers that may be present in plastics, and which are not included in the candidate list. Criterion text Constituent plastic parts in creative material shall not contain the plasticizers listed in the table below in concentrations above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and individual plastic part1. Table of limited plasticizers and their CAS-number
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Chlorine-free plastic in creative material | Core | Award criteria | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid plastics containing substances that are hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text To receive [points or price deductions] in the tender evaluation, creative material shall not contain chlorinated plastic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fragrances in creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid toys containing added fragrances. Fragrances can cause allergic reactions, contribute to allergy development and fragrance hypersensitivity. Criterion text Creative material shall not contain actively added fragrances. Exception: Clays. For clays containing fragrances it shall be clearly marked in the product catalogue or online store that they contain fragrances. In clays, any fragrances shall comply with the International Fragrance Associations (IFRA1) guidelines, or equivalent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biocides (antimicrobial function) in creative material | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Textiles treated with biocidal products may contain environmentally and health hazardous substances. With this requirement biocidal treated articles are avoided. Criterion text Creative materials shall not be biocidal treated articles1,2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Design for recycling plastic packaging | Core | Technical specification | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to contribute to more circular plastic flows by requiring plastic packaging to be designed for material recycling. Criterion text Primary plastic packaging shall be designed for material recycling. Plastic packaging shall meet the following:
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Systematic work with accessibility and universal design | Advanced | Special contract terms | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information Routines for universal design in operations ensure that we can conduct our operations to facilitate accessibility for everyone, regardless of functional ability. Criterion text The supplier shall, no later than [six (6) months or other period specified by the contracting organisation] after the start of the contract, have introduced the systematic work with universal design in accordance with the standard "Universal design – Accessibility through universal design for products, goods and services" SS-EN 17161:2019 or equivalent standard. The systematic work shall include at least the following points:
The processes shall be documented, at least cover the area of operations covered by the contract, and applied during the contract period. A contact person shall be appointed and tasked to answer questions regarding the systematic work with universal design vis-à-vis the contracting organisation. The supplier shall be able to provide information on request, demonstrating that the contractual condition is met. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quality assurance procedures | Core | Qualification requirement | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information To fulfil the requirements in the contract, the supplier shall have documented routines for quality assurance. Criterion text The supplier of the products delivered according to the contract shall have routines for systematic quality work. The routines shall be documented, at least include the activities covered by the contract and shall be applied during the contract period. The systematic quality work shall include at least the following points:
Upon request, the supplier shall be able to prove that the requirement has been met. If the supplier applies its own documented system, [The contracting organization] may request that the information is verified by an independent third party. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | Creative materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Substances of Very High Concern (Candidate List) in sports equipment | Core | Special contract terms | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this contract term is to minimize the content of the environmentally and health hazardous chemicals listed on the candidate list in the EU chemicals legislation Reach. Criterion text Sports equipment delivered during the contract period shall not contain substances that are listed on the current candidate list (Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (Reach)) at levels above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and each individual part of the product1. If new substances are entered on the candidate list during the contract period, the supplier shall within six months of the European Chemicals Agency's (Echa) publication of a revised candidate list present an action plan on how the substances can be phased out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plasticizers in plastic sports equipment | Core | Technical specification | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to limit some of the hazardous plasticizers that may be present in plastics, and which are not included in the candidate list. Criterion text Constituent plastic parts in sports equipment shall not contain the plasticizers listed in the table below in concentrations above 0.1 percent by weight (1000 mg/kg) per substance and individual plastic part1. Table of limited plasticizers and their CAS-number
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Chlorine-free plastic in sports equipment | Advanced | Award criteria | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid plastics containing substances that are hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text To receive [points or price deductions] in the tender evaluation, sports equipment shall not contain chlorinated plastic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biocides (antimicrobial function) in sports equipment | Core | Technical specification | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to avoid biocidal treated articles. Products that have been treated with biocidal products may contain substances that are hazardous to the environment and health. Criterion text Sports equipment shall not be treated with biocides1,2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Design for recycling plastic packaging | Core | Technical specification | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The purpose of this requirement is to contribute to more circular plastic flows by requiring plastic packaging to be designed for material recycling. Criterion text Primary plastic packaging shall be designed for material recycling. Plastic packaging shall meet the following:
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Quality assurance procedures | Core | Qualification requirement | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information To fulfil the requirements in the contract, the supplier shall have documented routines for quality assurance. Criterion text The supplier of the products delivered according to the contract shall have routines for systematic quality work. The routines shall be documented, at least include the activities covered by the contract and shall be applied during the contract period. The systematic quality work shall include at least the following points:
Upon request, the supplier shall be able to prove that the requirement has been met. If the supplier applies its own documented system, [The contracting organization] may request that the information is verified by an independent third party. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | Sports equipment - balls and yoga mats/exercise mats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. |
Extent
All criteria apply to products for children up to 14 years and include the following subgroups:
- Products CE-marked as toys
- Creative materials that are not CE marked
- Sports equipment - Balls and yoga mats/exercise mats that are not CE marked
Definitions
- Toys
Toys refer to products covered by Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys (the Toys Directive), i.e., products designed as or intended as toys for children under 14 years of age, whether that is the sole purpose of the product or not. Please note that some creative materials intended for children, such as colour pencils, felt-tip pens, crayons, and finger paints, are also considered toys. Some sports equipment can also be CE-marked and are then counted as toys. Toys are products that meet the requirements of the Toys Directive and are CE marked.
- Creative materials
Creative material refers to products that mainly consist of textile, wood, plastic, paper or contain liquid and are used for creative creation. Examples of creative materials are acrylic paint, brushes, glue, tape, clay, paper pulp balls, pearls, textiles, upholstery materials and pipe cleaners. They are not covered by Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys (the Toys Directive). In some of the criteria, the requirement is limited to one or a few specific materials.
Tools and electrical products are not covered by the sustainability criteria for creative materials. Examples of tools and electrical products that are not included in the scope are saws, drills, and glue guns.
- Sports equipment - Balls and yoga mats/play mats
Sports equipment refers to balls and yoga mats/play mats that are not covered by Directive 2009/48 / EC on the safety of toys (the Toys Directive).
- Product types that can be included in several subgroups
Since it is the supplier/manufacturer who decides whether a product is a toy, and thus shall be CE-marked, there are product types on the market that can be both a toy and a creative material. It depends on how the individual product is assessed by the supplier/manufacturer. Some examples of such product types are coloured and felt-tip pens, watercolours/colour blocks and clays. If the product is CE-marked it is a toy, otherwise it is creative material.
There are also product types that can be both toys and sports equipment, one example is balls. If the ball is CE-marked it is a toy, otherwise it is sports equipment. The European Commission has published several guidance documents on what should be considered a toy1.
1https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/toys/safety/guidance_en