The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Graphic Materials Group Standard 2020, following a request from the New Zealand Toy Distributors Association and the Australian Toy Association. The Graphic Materials Group Standard applies to art materials like paints and crayons that are imported or made in New Zealand, particularly products used by children. The proposal aims to clarify and make it easier to comply with the group standard while continuing to manage risks in line with recognised overseas regulators. Dr Presow says, “We are also proposing to reduce the age definition for children under the group standard. We propose updating wording in the group standard to clarify that products with hazardous ingredients still need to follow the group standard rules, even if the products themselves are not classified as hazardous.