EU toy EN71 test

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the toy safety standard EN 71-5:2015 for chemical toys (sets) other than experimental toys

France extends temporary restrictions on the use of formamide in toy puzzle mats, with the new law taking effect on October 26, 2015

The EU proposes to retain the limit of lead migration in toys, which is expected to take effect in the third quarter of 2018

New EU Toy Safety Standard EN 71-12:2016 Released

The European Committee for Standardization has released toy safety standards (EN 71-12:2016)

EU conducts public consultation on proposal to strengthen migration limits for aluminum in toys

Revision of EN 71-8:2018 "Standard for household activity toys"

EU lowers migration limit for hexavalent chromium in toy materials

EU clarifies that soft toys with decorative pieces should be classified by age

EU reports WTO proposal to restrict formaldehyde in toys

The European Commission has listed EN 71-14:2018 toy trampolines as a coordinated standard

EU Toy Safety Standard EN 71-3: 2019 Updated Content 

Toys, children's products, and gifts are mainly aimed at special consumer groups - children, and various countries have set quite strict national and regional standards for such products! With professional technical personnel and laboratories, we provide testing, certification, and consulting services for products, offering comprehensive and high-quality "one-stop services" for customers based on different product types, export countries, etc.

Nuomo Technology provides product testing projects:

Physical and mechanical properties, flammability, toxic heavy metal content, safety of electric toys, electromagnetic compatibility, cleanliness of materials, phthalates, azo dyes, microbiological testing, aging testing, transportation testing, and more

Testing scope for toys, children's products, and gifts:

Plush toys, plastic and hard toys, electric toys, riding toys, children's stationery, baby series, children's art materials, children's accessories, gifts, and more

EU Toy Safety Standards:

Part 1: Physical and Mechanical Testing

Part 2: Flammability Testing

Part 3: Heavy Metal Testing

94/62/EEC: Heavy Metal Testing for Packaging Materials

EN 5008 Safety Testing for Electronic Toys

EMC electromagnetic compatibility safety testing

American standards and regulations:

American Society for Testing and Materials - Toy Safety Standards

The American Consumer Association's regulations on toys

Heavy metal testing for packaging materials

Pennsylvania's regulations on filling materials

FCC Federal Communications Commission Security Testing

Japanese Toy Safety Standards:

Part 1: Physical and Mechanical Testing

Part 2: Flammability Testing

Part 3: Chemical Testing

Canadian laws and regulations:

Dangerous Products (Toys) Regulations C.R.C., Chapter 931

Dangerous Products Act R.S.1985, c. H-3

Australian and New Zealand Toy Safety Standards:

Part 1: Physical and Mechanical Testing

Part 2: Flammability Testing

Part 3: Heavy Metal Testing

EU Toy Regulation (EU) 2019/1929 begins to comprehensively restrict formaldehyde

On November 20, 2019, the Official Journal of the European Union released Directive 2019/1929, revising Appendix C of Annex II to the EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC, which comprehensively restricts formaldehyde in toy products. The latest limit requirements for toys suitable for children under 36 months old or can be placed in the mouth are shown in the table below:

Background

According to the requirements of 2009/48/EC, carcinogenic, teratogenic or reproductive toxic substances (CMRs) in the EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 should not be used in toys. Formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0) is classified as a carcinogen class 1B, but is not listed in Appendix C of Annex II of the Toy Regulations. According to Part III of 2009/48/EC, formaldehyde can reach a concentration of 1000 mg/kg in toy products. However, according to WHO data, such limits cannot protect the health and safety of children.

In fact, as early as December 18, 2018, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft directive that sets specific limits for formaldehyde in toys or other toy materials used by children under 36 months of age. This amendment will be based on Appendix C of Annex II to the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. The period for soliciting opinions is until February 16, 2019. Subsequently, no formal directive was issued until the release of the EU Directive 2019/1929.

The European Union has issued Directive (EU) 2019/1922 revising the aluminum limit values in the Toy Safety Directive

On November 19, 2019, the European Union issued Directive (EU) 2019/1922, revising the limit values for aluminum in Appendix II of the EU Toy Directive (2009/48/EC). Revised as follows:

EU releases updated toy safety standards EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024

On October 31, 2024, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) approved a revised version of the toy safety standard EN 71-3: EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 "Toy Safety - Part 3: Migration of Specific Elements", followed by the official release of the standard on December 4, 2024.

According to CEN information, it is expected that this standard will be approved by the European Commission no later than June 30, 2025, and conflicting national standards (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021/prA2, and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021) will be replaced simultaneously; At that time, the standard EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 will be given the status of a mandatory standard at the level of EU member states and will be published in the official EU gazette, becoming a coordinated standard for the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.

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