Toys EN71 Directive
EN71 certification
EN71 is the standard for toy products in the EU market. Children are the most concerned and cherished group in society. The market for toys that are generally loved by children is developing rapidly. At the same time, various types of toys often cause harm to children due to various quality problems. Therefore, countries around the world have strict requirements on toys in their own markets. The requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Many countries have established their own safety regulations for these products, and production companies must ensure that their products meet relevant standards before being sold in the region. Manufacturers must be held responsible for accidents caused by manufacturing defects, poor design, or the use of inappropriate materials. As a result, the toy EN71 certification decree was launched in Europe, which means to carry out technical specifications for toy products entering the European market through the EN71 standard, thereby reducing or avoiding the harm of toys to children.
EN 71 Part 1
1. EN 71 Part 1:2005+A9:2009-physical &mechanical Test Physical and mechanical test
(a)Without Sound module Silent toy
(b)With Sound module Sound-making toys
(c)Earphone with Sound Headphone sound toy
(d)7000 Cycles Switch Test for Chest 7000 Cycles Switch Test for Chest
(e)Ride-on Toys Ride-on Toys
(f)Mouth-actuated Toys Mouth-actuated Toys
Physical and mechanical properties This part mainly includes drop detection, small parts detection, sharp edge detection, tension detection, pressure detection, seam detection, ear, nose and eye tension, torsion detection, etc. General requirements for the physical test part:
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1 Material |
12 Sharp Tip |
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2 Assembly |
13 Protruding parts |
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3 Soft plastic film |
14 relatively moving parts |
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4 Toy Bag |
15 Orally activated toys |
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5 Glass |
16 Balloon |
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6 expansion material |
17 Toy kites and other flying toys ropes |
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7 Side |
18 Enclosed toys |
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8 Powder caps specially designed for toys |
19 Toys that can bear the weight of children |
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9 sound toys |
20 Heavy duty stationary toys |
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10 Toys with heat source |
21 Projectiles |
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11 Small ball |
22 water toys |
EN 71-1:2005 + A9:2009 released the latest revision 9, approved by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) on May 23, 2009, and finally approved by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC52 “Toys Safety' published a unified version (EN 71-1:2005 +A9:2009) in July 2009, covering previously published revisions.
The new version (EN 71-1:2005 + A9:2009) replaces EN 71-1:2005 + A8:2009 and requires its member countries* to adopt and publish the new version as a national standard, and the latest As late as January 2010, the national standards that conflict with this were withdrawn.
The amendment has not yet been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The process of adopting and changing standards is complex. First, national authorities, laboratories and consumer organizations among the industrial representatives of CEN (European Committee for Standardization) agree to change the standard after discussion, and then CEN publishes the EN 71 standard. However, the standards issued by CEN may not necessarily become unified standards. Only after the European Commission publishes this standard in the Official Journal of the European Union will it become a unified standard. Only after this standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union will it be accepted and meet the basic requirements of the Toys Directive. Therefore, the standard needs to be published twice as follows before it becomes a regulation:
1. Published by CEN (European Committee for Standardization);
2. After the European Commission publishes it in the Official Journal of the European Union, it can be used as a unified standard.
A7 In addition to adding warning requirements for rocking horses and similar toys, the A7 revision also mainly makes editorial revisions. A lengthy description has been added to the age warning for toys that are not suitable for children under 36 months of age.
A8 The revision clarifies the safety requirements for magnet toys. However, this requirement does not apply to functional magnets in toys with electrical or electronic components (e.g., motors, relays, speakers, etc.) and all magnets/electrical test devices whose magnet flux coefficient is less than 50kG2mm2, or which cannot completely enter the measuring cylinder of small objects. Magnet/Electrical Test Setup. The packaging and instructions for use of magnet/electrical test devices should bear warning labels:
“Warning! Not suitable for children under 8 years old. This product contains tiny magnets. Swallowing magnets may form intestinal adhesions that can lead to serious injury. If you swallow a magnet by mistake, seek medical attention promptly. ”
The A8 revision also applies to the safety warning requirements for magnet toys in EC Directive 2008/329/EC 2,3.
EN 71 Part 2
2. EN 71 Part 2:1993-flammability Test Flammability Test
(a)Finished Product Finished Product
(b)Pile fabric or material Pile fabric or pile material
EN 71 Part 3
3. EN 71 Part 3:1994-Toxic Elements Test (8 Toxic Elements Results)
Toxic metal dissolution test (test results of 8 toxic metal elements)
Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Arsenic Selenium Barium Antimony
EN 71 Part 4
4. EN 71 Part 4: Experimental Set for Chemistry Chemical experimental toys
EN 71 Part 5
5. EN 71 Part 5: Chemisty Toys(Sets) Other than Experimental Sets Non-experimental chemical toys
EN 71 Part 6
6. EN 71 Part 6: Graphical Symbol for Age Warning Labelling Age warning label diagram.
EN 71 Part 7
7. EN 71 Part 7 Finger Paints
(a)Colorants Colorants
(b)Preservatives Preservatives
(c)Binding agents,extenders,humectants and surfactants,ingredient review Binders, additives, humectants, surfactants
Products within the scope of the standard include toys designed for children under 3 years old (because these toys may be put into the mouth and chewed by children), and products designed for older children ( These products may come into contact with children's mouth, skin or be inhaled by children.)
Specific products or toy parts within the scope of the standard include:
Toys that may be chewed by children under 3 years old
Toys or easily accessible toy parts that children under three years of age play with their hands and weigh less than or equal to 150 grams,
Toys and easily accessible toy parts designed for children under three years old
Oral contact parts of oral toys
Toys worn on the mouth or nose
Toys accessible to children
Composition device components used as toys or applied in toys
Toys for indoor use and easily accessible toy parts
Toys for outdoor use and easily accessible toy parts
Toys or toy parts designed to imitate food
May leave traces of solid toy materials
Colored liquids that are easily accessible in toys
Colorless liquid that is easily accessible in toys
Model clay, toy clay or similar products, other than chemical toys mentioned in the EN 71-5 standard
Balloon manufacturing components
Imitation totem with adhesive
Imitation jewelry
Restricted substances cover a particularly wide range, including flame retardants, colorants, aromatic amines, monomeric substances, solvent migration, respirable solvents, wood preservatives (indoor and outdoor), and others of preservatives and plasticizers.
EN 71 Part 10
Sample preparation and extraction of organic compounds
EN 71 Part 11
Analysis methods for organic compounds
EN 50088
8. EN 50088-Electric Toy Safety Test Safety of Electric Toys
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
9. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility Test
(a)Motorised Toys EN 55022 Motorized toys
EN71 Toy Certification Safety and Health
Safety and Healthy Work Guidelines
Facilities and dormitories should comply with all local laws and regulations regarding a healthy and safe working environment. Unless otherwise specified, the following information applies to all factories and dormitories.
All workers have access to properly operating fire safety equipment.
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