2009/48/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 June 2009 on the Safety of Toys Harmonized Directive
Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys aims to harmonize toy safety standards across the EU to ensure a high level of protection for children's health and safety. Replacing the earlier Directive 88/378/EEC, it updates essential safety requirements to address technological advancements and emerging risks. The Directive establishes clear roles and responsibilities for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, requiring that toys meet specific safety criteria including physical, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and hygiene aspects. It emphasizes the importance of conformity assessment by manufacturers and includes provisions for market surveillance and traceability to ensure compliance. Particular attention is given to restricting hazardous substances such as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, and allergens, and regulating sound emissions from toys to prevent hearing damage. The CE marking signifies conformity with the Directive, and only bodies notified under strict criteria can perform conformity assessments. The Directive also mandates the application of the precautionary principle where scientific evidence is insufficient, and it aligns with other EU regulations on chemicals, general product safety, and environmental protection applied to toy products.
Purpose
Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys aims to protect the health and safety of children in the European Union by harmonizing laws related to toy safety. It replaces Directive 88/378/EEC to address technological developments and increasing consumer concerns regarding toy safety. The Directive ensures a high level of protection for children by setting essential safety requirements, covering physical, mechanical, chemical, electrical, hygiene, and radioactivity hazards in toys. It aligns with other EU product safety legislation and establishes a clear and proportionate distribution of responsibilities among economic operators in the toy supply chain.
Key Obligations
Manufacturers must ensure that toys comply with all applicable safety requirements before placing them on the market. They are responsible for conducting conformity assessments, creating technical documentation, and affixing the CE marking which declares conformity.
Importers must verify that toys imported from non-EU countries meet applicable safety standards, confirm that conformity assessment procedures have been carried out, and ensure CE marking and necessary documentation are available. They must also identify themselves on the toy unless impractical due to size or nature of the product.
Distributors must act with due care to ensure that toys remain compliant during handling and storage. They are required to cooperate with market surveillance authorities by providing relevant information about the toys.
Economic Operators (including those placing toys under their own name or substantially modifying toys) are considered manufacturers and must meet all manufacturer obligations.
All operators must ensure traceability of toys throughout the supply chain to facilitate efficient market surveillance.
Toys must comply with updated essential safety requirements, including:
- Limits on hazardous chemicals, e.g., carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic substances, and certain metals.
- Compliance with chemical regulation REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).
- Specific provisions for chemicals in toys designed for children under 36 months or toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
- Limits on sound emissions to prevent hearing impairment.
- Safety requirements for toys associated with food to prevent choking risks.
- Clear rules on warnings accompanying toys to prevent misuse.
Conformity assessment procedures are typically by internal production control but may require third-party EC-type examination when relevant harmonized standards do not exist or are partially followed, or if the toy’s characteristics necessitate it.
Conformity assessment bodies must meet strict requirements and be notified by national authorities to ensure consistent quality levels across the EU.
Affected Products and Actors
- Applies to toys as defined by the Directive - products designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.
- Excludes certain products such as videogames and peripherals.
- Affects all economic operators in the supply and distribution chain:
- Manufacturers
- Importers
- Distributors
- Entities placing toys on the market under their own name or modifying toys
- Covers toys marketed within the EU, including those imported from third countries.
Implementation Timeline
- The Directive entered into force on 20 July 2009.
- Member States were required to transpose the Directive into national law and ensure that it applied to toy products by 20 July 2011.
- Market surveillance authorities and economic operators had to comply with obligations upon the Directive’s application date to ensure that all toys on the EU market meet the updated safety requirements.
Directive 2009/48/EC thus modernizes and strengthens safety requirements for toys in the EU to keep pace with technological progress, improve consumer protection, clarify obligations across the supply chain, and facilitate more effective market surveillance.
This Directive applies to toys designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age. It sets out safety requirements for physical, mechanical, chemical, electrical, flammability, hygiene, and radioactivity aspects of toys. The Directive covers toys placed on the European Union market, including those manufactured within the Community and imported from third countries. It excludes certain products not intended as toys, such as playground equipment, automated amusement machines, and apparatus covered by other specific legislation. The Directive ensures that economic operators involved in the manufacturing, importing, and distribution of toys bear responsibilities appropriate to their roles, to guarantee a high level of health and safety protection for children while facilitating fair competition in the internal market. It also encompasses specific safety concerns relating to chemical substances, sound emissions, and toys associated with food items.
Die Richtlinie 2009/48/EG regelt die Sicherheit von Spielzeug in der Europäischen Union, um ein hohes Schutzniveau für Kinder in Bezug auf Gesundheit, Sicherheit und Umweltschutz zu gewährleisten. Sie aktualisiert und ersetzt die frühere Richtlinie 88/378/EWG, berücksichtigt technische Fortschritte und neue Sicherheitsbedenken, insbesondere hinsichtlich chemischer Stoffe, Geräuschbelastung und mechanischer Eigenschaften. Hersteller, Einführer und Händler tragen jeweils spezifische Verantwortlichkeiten entlang der Lieferkette, um die Einhaltung der Anforderungen sicherzustellen. Die Richtlinie fordert u.a. die Konformitätsbewertung durch den Hersteller, die CE-Kennzeichnung als Nachweis der Übereinstimmung sowie umfassende Marktüberwachung. Sie legt besondere Grenzwerte für gefährliche Stoffe fest, verweist auf weitere EU-Chemikalienregelungen wie REACH und berücksichtigt Umweltaspekte. Durch klare Definitionen und Verpflichtungen soll ein fairer Wettbewerb im Binnenmarkt unterstützt und Verbraucherschutz auf hohem Niveau gewährleistet werden. Die Richtlinie umfasst auch Regelungen zu Warnhinweisen und fordert eine sorgfältige Risikoanalyse im Produktionsprozess.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 2009/48/EG über die Sicherheit von Spielzeug verfolgt das Ziel, ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau für Spielzeug in der Europäischen Union zu gewährleisten und gleichzeitig den freien Warenverkehr zu erleichtern. Sie ersetzt die frühere Richtlinie 88/378/EWG, um den technischen Fortschritt sowie neue Erkenntnisse im Bereich der Spielzeugsicherheit zu berücksichtigen. Die Richtlinie harmonisiert die wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen für Spielzeug und schafft einen klaren Rechtsrahmen für Hersteller, Einführer, Händler und Marktüberwachungsbehörden. So soll gewährleistet werden, dass nur sicheres Spielzeug auf dem europäischen Markt bereitgestellt wird.
Wesentliche Pflichten
Hersteller sind verpflichtet, sicherzustellen, dass ihr Spielzeug den grundlegenden Sicherheitsanforderungen entspricht. Sie müssen eine umfassende Risikoanalyse und -bewertung durchführen, die technische Dokumentation erstellen und aufbewahren sowie die CE-Kennzeichnung anbringen. Die Durchführung der Konformitätsbewertung liegt grundsätzlich in ihrer Verantwortung.
Einführer müssen sicherstellen, dass das von ihnen auf den Markt gebrachte Spielzeug in der EU den Anforderungen entspricht. Sie tragen dafür Sorge, dass Konformitätsbewertungen durchgeführt wurden und kennzeichnen das Produkt mit ihrem Namen und ihrer Kontaktanschrift.
Händler haben eine Sorgfaltspflicht und müssen sicherstellen, dass sie kein nicht konformes oder gefährliches Spielzeug in Verkehr bringen. Sie müssen mit den Marktüberwachungsbehörden kooperieren und alle erforderlichen Informationen bereitstellen.
Allgemeine Sicherheitsanforderungen umfassen physikalische und mechanische Eigenschaften, chemische und elektrische Sicherheit, Hygiene, Entzündbarkeit, Geräuschemissionen sowie spezifische Anforderungen für Stoffe mit gesundheitlichen Risiken wie krebserzeugenden, erbgutverändernden oder reproduktionstoxischen Stoffen (CMR-Stoffe) und Allergenen.
Konformitätsvermutung wird durch die Anwendung harmonisierter europäischer Normen erreicht. Die Einhaltung dieser Normen gilt als Nachweis der Erfüllung der Sicherheitsanforderungen.
CE-Kennzeichnung ist die sichtbare Bekräftigung der Konformität mit den geltenden EU-Vorschriften und darf nur vom Hersteller oder einer bevollmächtigten Person angebracht werden.
Rückverfolgbarkeit ist sicherzustellen, um eine effiziente Marktüberwachung zu ermöglichen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Spielzeug im Sinne der Richtlinie sind alle Produkte, die ganz oder teilweise zum Spielen bestimmt sind oder vernünftigerweise zum Spielen verwendet werden können, mit besonderem Fokus auf den Schutz von Kindern.
Ausgenommen sind Produkte wie Videospiele, Datenendgeräte sowie bestimmte Fahrzeuge und Sicherheitsausrüstung, die anderen harmonisierten Regelwerken unterliegen.
Wirtschaftsakteure: Hersteller, Einführer, Händler sowie sonstige Akteure, die Spielzeug unter eigenem Namen in Verkehr bringen oder modifizieren.
Umsetzungszeitraum
Die Richtlinie 2009/48/EG wurde am 18. Juni 2009 erlassen und musste von den Mitgliedstaaten innerhalb einer festgelegten Frist in nationales Recht umgesetzt werden. Üblicherweise beträgt diese Umsetzungsfrist zwei Jahre, was bedeutet, dass die Mitgliedstaaten die Richtlinie spätestens bis Mitte 2011 in nationales Recht hätten integrieren müssen. Die Richtlinie trat unmittelbar nach Ablauf dieser Frist für Spielzeug auf dem europäischen Binnenmarkt verbindlich in Kraft.
Diese Richtlinie bildet die Grundlage für ein gesamthaft hohes Schutzniveau bei der Verwendung von Spielzeugen in der EU und dient neben dem Verbraucherschutz auch dem fairen Wettbewerb auf dem Binnenmarkt. Sie stellt sicher, dass innovative Entwicklungen technische Fortschritte in der Spielzeugsicherheit berücksichtigen und Gefahrenquellen möglichst minimiert werden.
Die Richtlinie 2009/48/EG gilt für Spielzeug, das zur Nutzung von Kindern unter 14 Jahren vorgesehen ist. Sie umfasst physische Produkte, die als Spielzeug klassifiziert sind und für den Gebrauch durch Kinder bestimmt sind, einschließlich elektrischen und elektronischen Spielsachen. Nicht erfasst sind hingegen Produkte wie Videospiele, Datenendgeräte oder Geräte, die nur gelegentlich als Spielzeug genutzt werden. Die Richtlinie regelt insbesondere Sicherheitsanforderungen in Bezug auf physikalische, mechanische, chemische, elektrische, hygienische und radioaktive Eigenschaften von Spielzeug. Ziel ist es, ein hohes Schutzniveau für Kinder zu gewährleisten, indem sicherheitsrelevante Risiken reduziert und der freie Handel innerhalb des EU-Binnenmarktes erleichtert werden. Die Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Anforderungen liegt bei den Wirtschaftsakteuren entlang der Lieferkette, insbesondere bei Herstellern, Einführern und Händlern.
La directive 2009/48/CE établit un cadre harmonisé pour la sécurité des jouets au sein de l'Union européenne, remplaçant la directive 88/378/CEE. Elle fixe des exigences essentielles concernant les propriétés physiques, mécaniques, chimiques, électriques, d’inflammabilité et d’hygiène des jouets, afin de garantir un haut niveau de protection de la santé et de la sécurité des enfants. Elle précise les obligations des opérateurs économiques - fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs - en termes d’évaluation de conformité, de traçabilité et de marquage CE, garantissant ainsi que seuls des jouets conformes et sûrs sont mis sur le marché. La directive inclut des dispositions actualisées sur les substances chimiques dangereuses, notamment les substances cancérogènes, mutagènes, toxiques pour la reproduction, ainsi que les allergènes, avec des valeurs limites renforcées. Elle instaure aussi des exigences spécifiques pour les jouets destinés aux enfants de moins de 36 mois et introduit une nouvelle obligation générale de sécurité pour couvrir tous types de risques. Par ailleurs, elle encadre les avertissements d’utilisation pour éviter des usages abusifs et prévoit l’harmonisation des règles relatives à l’apposition du marquage CE.
Objet
La directive 2009/48/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 18 juin 2009 concerne la sécurité des jouets. Son objectif principal est d'harmoniser les exigences de sécurité des jouets au sein du marché intérieur européen afin de garantir un niveau élevé de protection de la santé et de la sécurité des enfants. Elle remplace la directive 88/378/CEE pour tenir compte des progrès technologiques, améliorer le cadre réglementaire et assurer une meilleure clarté des dispositions applicables à la mise sur le marché des jouets.
Cette directive vise à :
- Assurer la sécurité des jouets en définissant des exigences essentielles dans divers domaines (physique, mécanique, inflammabilité, chimique, électrique, hygiène).
- Prendre en compte les évolutions techniques et les préoccupations accrues des consommateurs.
- Renforcer les responsabilités des opérateurs économiques (fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs).
- Protéger les enfants notamment contre les substances chimiques dangereuses.
- Favoriser la surveillance efficace du marché par les autorités nationales.
- Garantir la traçabilité des jouets dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
Obligations principales
Respect des exigences essentielles de sécurité : Les jouets doivent respecter des critères relatifs aux propriétés physiques, mécaniques, chimiques, électriques, d’inflammabilité, d’hygiène et de radioactivité.
Responsabilités des opérateurs économiques :
- Le fabricant est responsable de l’évaluation de la conformité des jouets (analyse des risques, évaluation chimique, etc.) et doit apposer le marquage CE.
- L’importateur doit s’assurer que les jouets importés respectent la directive, vérifier que le fabricant a réalisé les procédures d’évaluation de la conformité, et indiquer son nom et adresse sur le produit ou son emballage.
- Le distributeur doit agir avec diligence pour ne pas compromettre la conformité des jouets et collaborer à la surveillance du marché.
Évaluation de la conformité : Doit être effectuée par le fabricant selon des procédures précises, notamment une analyse des dangers et une évaluation de l’exposition des enfants aux risques.
Substances chimiques : La directive inclut des exigences spécifiques visant à limiter la présence de substances dangereuses (substances cancérogènes, mutagènes, toxiques pour la reproduction, allergènes, métaux lourds) dans les jouets. Elle fait référence au règlement REACH (CE) n° 1907/2006, avec des adaptations spécifiques pour les jouets destinés aux enfants.
Marquage CE : Il doit être visible, clair et unique, attestant la conformité du jouet à la législation européenne. Le marquage engage la responsabilité du fabricant.
Avertissements : Doivent être précis et ne peuvent pas être utilisés abusivement pour contourner la sécurité imposée (exemple : interdiction d’utiliser un avertissement « ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 36 mois » dans des cas où le jouet est expressément destiné à cette tranche d’âge).
Traçabilité : La directive impose un système permettant de retracer facilement l’origine des jouets tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement afin de faciliter la surveillance et le retrait de produits non conformes.
Surveillance du marché : Les autorités nationales doivent contrôler la conformité des jouets et garantir que les opérateurs collaborent à ces contrôles de manière efficace.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits concernés : Tous les jouets destinés aux enfants, y compris les jouets électriques, électroniques, avec des composants chimiques, et ceux destinés à entrer en contact avec les denrées alimentaires. Les jeux vidéo et certains périphériques peuvent être exclus explicitement selon les précisions du champ d’application.
Opérateurs économiques :
- Fabricants : conception, évaluation de conformité, mise en marché.
- Importateurs : introduisent les jouets provenant de pays tiers sur le marché européen et contrôlent leur conformité.
- Distributeurs : vendent ou mettent à disposition les jouets sur le marché intérieur en respectant la conformité et en maintenant la traçabilité.
La directive définit aussi la notion de « fabricant » au sens large, incluant ceux qui mettent un jouet sur le marché sous leur propre nom ou modifient un jouet pouvant affecter sa conformité.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
La directive 2009/48/CE établit un cadre harmonisé à appliquer par tous les États membres de l’Union européenne. Chaque État membre doit transposer les dispositions dans son droit national en respectant les délais fixés par la directive (généralement dans les deux ans suivant son adoption, soit avant juin 2011).
Les fabricants, importateurs et distributeurs ont dû se conformer aux nouvelles règles à partir de la date d'entrée en vigueur nationale de la directive, notamment en ce qui concerne les nouvelles exigences en matière de substances chimiques, de marquage CE et d’évaluation de la conformité.
Les autorités nationales ont également dû adapter leurs procédures de contrôle et de surveillance du marché conformément à la directive 2009/48/CE pour garantir un niveau élevé de sécurité des jouets sur le marché européen.
La directive 2009/48/CE constitue ainsi un élément clé pour garantir la sécurité des jouets en Europe, en modernisant les règles précédentes, rapprochant les législations nationales et impliquant tous les acteurs dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
La directive 2009/48/CE s’applique aux jouets destinés à être utilisés par des enfants de moins de 14 ans, englobant une large gamme de produits conçus ou clairement destinés à être manipulés par des enfants dans ce groupe d’âge. Elle vise à harmoniser au niveau européen les exigences essentielles de sécurité des jouets pour garantir un niveau élevé de protection de la santé et de la sécurité des enfants. Sont exclues certaines catégories de produits non considérés comme jouets au sens strict, tels que les jeux vidéo et leurs périphériques, qui ne relèvent pas du champ d’application de la directive. La directive couvre tous les opérateurs économiques intervenant dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement et de commercialisation des jouets, incluant les fabricants, importateurs et distributeurs, qui sont tous tenus de s’assurer de la conformité des jouets aux exigences communautaires applicables. Elle tient compte des progrès technologiques et inclut des mesures spécifiques pour les substances chimiques, les propriétés physiques, mécaniques et électriques des jouets, ainsi que pour les jouets émettant des sons.
Direktiva 2009/48/ES ureja varnost igrač na trgu Evropske unije z namenom zaščititi zdravje in varnost otrok ter zagotoviti pošteno konkurenco. Nadomešča prejšnjo direktivo 88/378/EGS z novimi osnovnimi varnostnimi zahtevami, ki upoštevajo tehnološki napredek, vključno z izboljšavami glede kemikalij, hrupa in drugih tveganj, kot so tiste, povezane s proizvodi namenjenimi otrokom, mlajšim od 36 mesecev. Direktiva določa stroge zahteve za proizvajalce, uvoznike in distributerje, ki so odgovorni za skladnost in varnost igrač skozi celotno dobavno verigo. Predpisuje postopke ocenjevanja skladnosti, uvedbo oznake CE kot dokaz skladnosti ter zahteve za sisteme sledljivosti in nadzora trga. Posebna pozornost je namenjena kemikalijam, omejitvam uporabe nevarnih snovi, varstvu pred hrupom in prevenciji tveganj pri igračah, ki so namenjene stiku z živili. Direktiva vključuje tudi ukrepe za učinkovitejši tržni nadzor in zaščitne postopke za izločanje nevarnih igrač s trga, s ciljem zagotoviti visok standard varnosti in zanesljivo zaščito potrošnikov, zlasti otrok.
Namen
Direktiva 2009/48/ES o varnosti igrač ima za cilj zagotoviti visoko raven varnosti in zaščite zdravja otrok pri uporabi igrač, ki se tržijo na notranjem trgu Evropske unije. Skladnost igrač z osnovnimi varnostnimi zahtevami omogoča prost pretok teh izdelkov znotraj EU in preprečuje trženje nevarnih ali neustreznih igrač, kar ščiti potrošnike ter okolje in zagotavlja pošteno konkurenco.
Direktiva nadomešča prejšnjo direktivo 88/378/EGS, posodobljeno za tehnološki napredek in nove varnostne izzive, še posebej glede kemičnih snovi in mehanskih, kemijskih, elektromagnetnih ter drugih lastnosti igrač.
Ključne obveznosti
- Proizvajalci morajo zagotoviti, da so igrače načrtovane in proizvedene skladno z osnovnimi varnostnimi zahtevami, vključno z oceno tveganja in pripravo tehnične dokumentacije; odgovorni so za izvedbo postopkov ocenjevanja skladnosti (samoocena ali ES-pregled tipa, kadar je potrebno).
- Uvozniki morajo zagotoviti, da igrače iz tretjih držav ustrezajo zahtevam direktive, pred dajanjem na trg pa preverijo skladnost, spremljajo skladnost in zagotavljajo informacije, vključno z identifikacijo njihovih podatkov na igračah.
- Distributerji morajo pri posredovanju igrač na trg delovati skrbno, ne smejo ogroziti skladnosti izdelkov in morajo sodelovati pri nadzoru trga, kadar so zahtevani podatki.
- Vsak gospodarski subjekt, ki daje igračo na trg pod svojim imenom ali spremeni izdelek tako, da lahko vpliva na njegovo skladnost, se šteje za proizvajalca in prevzame njegove obveznosti.
- Oznaka CE je obvezen znak skladnosti za vse igrače in pomeni, da izdelek ustreza vsem osnovnim zahtevam. Oznaka mora biti vidna in spoštovati posebna pravila.
- Prepovedan je promet z igračami, ki ne izpolnjujejo varnostnih zahtev.
- Direktiva določa tudi posebne zahteve glede kemikalij (razvrščanje, omejitve za CMR snovi, alergene dišave, težke kovine) ob upoštevanju specifičnih potreb ranljivih skupin (otroci).
- Uveljavljeni so postopki tržnega nadzora in zaščitni ukrepi v primeru nevarnih igrač, vključno z obveznostjo sodelovanja priglašenih organov in nacionalnih organov za nadzor trga.
- Spodbuja se nadomestitev nevarnih snovi in tehnologij z varnejšimi, kadar so na razpolago ustrezne alternative.
- Za igrače, ki oddajajo zvoke, so določeni strožji mejni vrednosti za impulzni in daljši hrup.
- Ureditev posebnih tveganj pri igračah v živilih in opozoril o varni uporabi igrač.
- Usklajevanje z drugimi evropskimi zakonodajnimi okvirji, kot so REACH, Uredba o tržnem nadzoru proizvodov, direktive o odpadkih in embalaži.
Vpliv na izdelke in akterje
- Igrače: Vse igrače, namenjene otrokom, ki so dane na trg Evropske unije, so predmet te direktive.
- Proizvajalci, uvozniki, distributerji: imajo jasno opredeljene in razdeljene odgovornosti glede varnosti, skladnosti in označevanja proizvodov.
- Priglašeni organi: izvajajo postopke preverjanja skladnosti igrač in morajo izpolnjevati stroge zahteve.
- Nacionalni organi: spremljajo tržni nadzor in uporabljajo zaščitne ukrepe proti nevarnim igračam, vključno s sodelovanjem z drugimi akterji.
Iz direktive so izključeni nekateri izdelki, ki niso igrače (npr. videoigre, dodatki ipd.).
Rok za izvajanje
Direktiva 2009/48/ES je bila sprejeta 18. junija 2009. Države članice so morale urediti svoje nacionalne zakonodaje v skladu s to direktivo v roku dveh let od objave, da zagotovijo skladnost zakonodaj in postopkov s to direktivo.
Direktiva je ključni dokument za proizvajalce, distributerje in uvoznike igrač ter regulatorne organe v EU, saj določa pravila za zagotavljanje varnosti igrač in zdravja otrok na trgu skupnosti.
Direktiva 2009/48/ES se nanaša na varnost igrač, ki so namenjene otrokom ali namenjene za uporabo otrok. Ureja specifikacije glede fizikalnih, mehanskih, kemičnih, električnih in drugih varnostnih vidikov igrač, da se zagotovi visoka raven varstva zdravja in varnosti otrok v Evropski uniji. Direktiva se uporablja za vse igrače, ki so dane na trg Skupnosti, vključno s priborom, materialom in dodatki. Izključene iz področja uporabe so nekatere nove vrste proizvodov, kot so videoigre in periferne enote, kot tudi materiali in oprema, ki niso namenjeni kot igrače. Poleg tega se direktiva dopolnjuje z drugimi skupnimi in specifičnimi predpisi glede varnosti proizvodov ter nadzora trga v EU. Namenjena je zagotavljanju skladnosti igrač z visokimi varnostnimi standardi ter določanju odgovornosti proizvajalcev, uvoznikov in distributerjev v dobavni verigi.
General Information
This document gives guidance on the requirements for toys, which can be considered a realistic food imitation, to assist users of EN 71-1:2026.
This document is only to assist users in distinguishing whether a toy product, that imitates food in some way, can be considered a realistic food imitation in accordance with clause 4.28 of that standard.
This document does not aim to address whether a product is a toy or not and does not attempt to identify any hazard associated with a particular toy.
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- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.
This document applies to:
- plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
- oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
- polystyrene granules sets;
- embedding sets;
- adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets;
- slime kits.
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This document specifies microbiological cleanliness and preservative efficacy requirements for accessible aqueous media in toys.
The requirements in this document apply to all toys that are, contain or are supplied with accessible aqueous materials (e.g. paste, putty, finger paint, liquid or gel).
The cleanliness and preservation effectiveness requirements are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer, in an unopened and undamaged container. This document does not apply to a toy that has been used, has had its packaging opened or is otherwise compromised in a way that would introduce microbiological contamination.
This document does not apply to toys and samples which are post-consumer use, since the microbiological limits are inappropriate given, there is no way to establish what conditions the toys have been subject to before testing.
This document does not apply to:
- materials that are inaccessible during normal use or after reasonably foreseeable abuse;
- food;
- cosmetics;
- components of toys covered by EN 71-13 where;
- the component is in scope of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (i.e. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 [13];
- the component comprises only recognized food flavours and food ingredients (see relevant legislation, for example Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 [16] ("general food law"), Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 [15] (flavours), Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 [14], Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 [18] (food additives) and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (food information to consumers)[17]);
- experimental sets covered by EN 71-4.
NOTE Play cosmetics, that are only for use on the toy (e.g. makeup products only for a doll), are not excluded.
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This document specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical properties of toys.
This document applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children of less than 14 years. It refers to new toys taking into account the period of foreseeable and normal use, and that the toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months, children under 18 months and for children who are too young to sit up unaided. For example, soft-filled toys with simple features intended for holding and cuddling are considered as intended for use by children under 36 months.
NOTE Information relating to the age grading and age determination of toys can be found in CEN ISO/TR 8124 8 [22] and the European Commission’s Guidance Documents on the Toy Safety Directive.
This document also specifies requirements for packaging, marking and labelling.
This document does not apply to the following toys:
- automatic playing machines, whether coin operated or not, intended for public use;
- toy vehicles equipped with combustion engines;
- toy steam engines;
- toy slings and toy catapults, supplied without projectiles;
- remote control flying toys incorporating rotor blade(s) which are capable of spinning approximately horizontally, each blade being greater than 175 mm in length, measured from the centre of rotation to the blade tip, and with an overall mass of the flying toy greater than 50 g.
This document does not cover musical instruments, sports equipment or similar items but does include their toy counterparts.
Toy slings and toy catapults supplied with projectiles are covered by this document.
This document does not cover electrical safety aspects of toys which are covered by EN IEC 62115.
Furthermore, it does not cover the following items which, for the purpose of this document, are not considered as toys:
a) decorative objects for festivities and celebrations;
b) products for collectors, provided that the product or its packaging bears a visible and legible indication that it is intended for collectors of 14 years of age and above; examples of this category are:
1) detailed and faithful scale models (see A.2),
2) kits for the assembly of detailed scale models,
3) folk dolls and decorative dolls and other similar articles,
4) historical replicas of toys,
5) reproductions of real fire arms;
c) sports equipment including roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards intended for children with a body mass of more than 20 kg;
d) bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm, measured as the vertical distance from the ground to the top of the seat surface, with the seat in a horizontal position and with the seat pillar set to the minimum insertion mark;
e) scooters and other means of transport designed for sport, or which are intended to be used for travel on public roads or public pathways;
f) electrically-driven vehicles which are intended to be used for travel on public roads, public pathways, or the pavement thereof;
g) aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water, and swimming learning devices for children, such as swim seats and swimming aids;
h) puzzles with more than 500 pieces;
i) guns and pistols using compressed gas, with the exception of water guns and water pistols;
j) bows for archery over 120 cm long;
k) fireworks, including percussion caps which are not specifically designed for toys;
l) products and games using sharp-pointed missiles, such as sets of darts with metallic points;
m) functional educational products, such as electric ovens, irons or other functional products, as defined in EU Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) [21], operated at a nominal voltage exceeding 24 V which are sold exclusively for teaching purposes under adult supervision...
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys.
This document also specifies requirements for:
- separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
- separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
- construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys in accordance with a scheduled building instruction.
The scope of this document excludes:
- playground equipment intended for public use dealt with in the EN 1176 series;
- bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys, which are covered by specific requirements in EN 71-1;
- toy pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool;
NOTE 1 For information regarding the classification of pools as toys see European Commission guidance document No. 8 on the application of the Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys - Pools [1].
- pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool, without play elements covered e.g. by the EN 16582 series or EN 16927.
NOTE 2 There is an enhanced risk of drowning in pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.
- toy slides designed to be used in conjunction with domestic in-ground swimming pools;
- trampolines for domestic use dealt with in EN 71-14;
- powered blowers used to continuously inflate inflatable activity toys.
NOTE 3 Powered blowers used to continuously inflate inflatable activity toys are considered to be a household appliance and covered by requirements given in EN 60335-2-80.
See also Clause A.1.
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This document specifies microbiological cleanliness and preservative efficacy requirements for accessible aqueous media in toys.
The requirements in this document apply to all toys that are, contain or are supplied with accessible aqueous materials (e.g. paste, putty, finger paint, liquid or gel).
The cleanliness and preservation effectiveness requirements are applicable to a toy as it is initially received by the consumer, in an unopened and undamaged container. This document does not apply to a toy that has been used, has had its packaging opened or is otherwise compromised in a way that would introduce microbiological contamination.
This document does not apply to toys and samples which are post-consumer use, since the microbiological limits are inappropriate given, there is no way to establish what conditions the toys have been subject to before testing.
This document does not apply to:
- materials that are inaccessible during normal use or after reasonably foreseeable abuse;
- food;
- cosmetics;
- components of toys covered by EN 71-13 where;
- the component is in scope of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (i.e. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 [13];
- the component comprises only recognized food flavours and food ingredients (see relevant legislation, for example Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 [16] ("general food law"), Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 [15] (flavours), Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 [14], Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 [18] (food additives) and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (food information to consumers)[17]);
- experimental sets covered by EN 71-4.
NOTE Play cosmetics, that are only for use on the toy (e.g. makeup products only for a doll), are not excluded.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for toy trampolines for domestic use, their access devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use by one person at a time.
The scope of this document excludes:
— inclined mat toy trampolines;
— inflatable toy trampolines;
— toy trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents, basketball hoop.
NOTE The document also does not apply to non-toy products such as
— floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN ISO 25649 series;
— trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219;
— fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use;
— trampolines used in public playgrounds, e.g. bouncing facilities according to EN 1176-1.
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This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
NOTE EN 71-3 and EN 71-12 specify requirements and test methods for finger paints for the migration of certain elements (see Clause F.4) and N-nitrosamines (see Clause F.9).
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for toy materials (substances and mixtures) used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as dangerous by the EU legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.
This document applies to:
- plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
- oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
- polystyrene granules sets;
- embedding sets;
- adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets;
- slime kits.
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This proposed TR gives guidance on the requirement for toys which may be a realistic food imitation under the meaning of the prEN 71-1 clause 4.28, in order to assist users of the EN 71-1 standard.
This document is only to assist users in distinguishing whether a toy product that imitates food in some way should be considered a realistic food imitation. It does not address products that are not toys.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for toy trampolines for domestic use, their access devices and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use by one person at a time.
The scope of this document excludes:
- trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219:2008;
- floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN ISO 25649:2017 series;
- trampolines used in public playgrounds;
- inclined mat trampolines;
- inflatable trampolines;
- fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use;
- trampolines with additional features, e.g. tents, basketball hoop.
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This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
NOTE EN 71-3 and EN 71-12 specify requirements and test methods for finger paints for the migration of certain elements (see Clause F.4) and N-nitrosamines (see Clause F.9).
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This document specifies requirements and a test method for migration of bisphenol A from toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 months or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [3] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements (content limit) and a test method for certain flame retardants in toy materials.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for determining the concentration of phenol in aqueous toy materials and for migration of phenol from polymeric toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 months or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [4] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements for formamide in foam toy materials and a test method for determining the content of formamide in foam toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 month or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE 1 The document provides a test method to determine if the total content of formamide in foam toy materials is below the 200 mg/kg cut-off limit. Foam toy materials exceeding this limit are subject to the emission limit specified in Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC.
NOTE 2 The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [3] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements (content limit) and a test method for isothiazolinones in aqueous toy materials.
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This document specifies requirements for the maximum amount, and in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances and hazardous mixtures [1];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This document applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [1].
This document also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This document does not apply to combined sets, e.g. a combination of a chemistry set and a crystal growing set. It also does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", are used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [2]. According to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [1], the timetable for the introduction of GHS is followed. The words "preparation" and "mixture" are considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this document, only the term "mixture" is used.
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This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition.
The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition.
This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard:
- toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers;
- toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
- toys intended to be entered by a child;
- soft-filled toys.
NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN IEC 62115.
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This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition.
The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition.
This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard:
- toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers;
- toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
- toys intended to be entered by a child;
- soft-filled toys.
NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN IEC 62115.
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This document applies to olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets. It specifies requirements on the use of substances and mixtures and in some cases on their amount and concentration in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets to such games or kits.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances [13] and hazardous mixtures [13];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the set.
Furthermore, this document specifies allergenic fragrances which are prohibited in toys, marking requirements, in particular regarding allergenic fragrances, and requirements on a contents list, instructions for use, the equipment intended to be used during the activity and the use of highly flammable liquids.
This document does not apply to cosmetic toys such as play cosmetics for dolls.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [14] and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [13].
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for the migration of aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, Chromium (III), Chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin and zinc from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Packaging materials are not considered to be part of the toy unless they have intended play value.
NOTE 1 See the European Commission guidance document no. 12 on the application of the Directive on the safety of toys - packaging [2].
The standard contains requirements for the migration of certain elements from the following categories of toy materials:
- Category I: Dry, brittle, powder like or pliable materials;
- Category II: Liquid or sticky materials;
- Category III: Scraped-off materials.
The requirements of this document do not apply to toys or parts of toys which, due to their accessibility, function, volume or mass, clearly exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking or swallowing or prolonged skin contact when the toy or part of toy is used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this document, for the following toys and parts of toys the likelihood of sucking, licking or swallowing toys is considered significant (see H.2 and H.3):
- All toys intended to be put in the mouth or to the mouth, cosmetics toys and writing instruments categorized as toys can be considered to be sucked, licked or swallowed;
- All the accessible parts and components of toys intended for children up to 6 years of age can be considered to come into contact with the mouth. The likelihood of mouth contact with parts of toys intended for older children is not considered significant in most cases (see H.2).
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This document specifies requirements for the maximum amount, and in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances and hazardous mixtures [1];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This document applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [1].
This document also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This document does not apply to combined sets, e.g. a combination of a chemistry set and a crystal growing set. It also does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", are used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [2]. According to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [1], the timetable for the introduction of GHS is followed. The words "preparation" and "mixture" are considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this document, only the term "mixture" is used.
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This document specifies requirements (content limit) and a test method for isothiazolinones in aqueous toy materials.
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This document specifies requirements for formamide in foam toy materials and a test method for determining the content of formamide in foam toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 month or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE 1 The document provides a test method to determine if the total content of formamide in foam toy materials is below the 200 mg/kg cut-off limit. Foam toy materials exceeding this limit are subject to the emission limit specified in Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC.
NOTE 2 The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [3] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements (content limit) and a test method for certain flame retardants in toy materials.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for determining the concentration of phenol in aqueous toy materials and for migration of phenol from polymeric toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 months or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [4] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements and a test method for migration of bisphenol A from toy materials. This document is applicable to toys intended for use by children under 36 months or other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
NOTE The European Commission Guidance Document No 11 on the Application of Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys [3] provides guidelines to help on the classification of toys intended for children under 36 months of age or of 36 months and over.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for the migration of aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, Chromium (III), Chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin and zinc from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Packaging materials are not considered to be part of the toy unless they have intended play value.
NOTE 1 See the European Commission guidance document no. 12 on the application of the Directive on the safety of toys - packaging [2].
The standard contains requirements for the migration of certain elements from the following categories of toy materials:
- Category I: Dry, brittle, powder like or pliable materials;
- Category II: Liquid or sticky materials;
- Category III: Scraped-off materials.
The requirements of this document do not apply to toys or parts of toys which, due to their accessibility, function, volume or mass, clearly exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking or swallowing or prolonged skin contact when the toy or part of toy is used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this document, for the following toys and parts of toys the likelihood of sucking, licking or swallowing toys is considered significant (see H.2 and H.3):
- All toys intended to be put in the mouth or to the mouth, cosmetics toys and writing instruments categorized as toys can be considered to be sucked, licked or swallowed;
- All the accessible parts and components of toys intended for children up to 6 years of age can be considered to come into contact with the mouth. The likelihood of mouth contact with parts of toys intended for older children is not considered significant in most cases (see H.2).
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This document applies to olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets. It specifies requirements on the use of substances and mixtures and in some cases on their amount and concentration in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets to such games or kits.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances [13] and hazardous mixtures [13];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the set.
Furthermore, this document specifies allergenic fragrances which are prohibited in toys, marking requirements, in particular regarding allergenic fragrances, and requirements on a contents list, instructions for use, the equipment intended to be used during the activity and the use of highly flammable liquids.
This document does not apply to cosmetic toys such as play cosmetics for dolls.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [14] and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [13].
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The purpose of this technical report is to assist users of EN 71-1 with the categorisation of projectile
toys under clause 4.17 of that standard. This report looks at various types of toys, commonly available
in the market and indicates under which part of 4.17 they should be assessed.
Various types of projectile launching products will not be considered toys (for example, a catapult used
for angling), further guidance on the categorisation of toy products can be found in EU commission
Explanatory guidance document.
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IEC 62115:2017 specifies safety requirements for electric toys that have at least one function dependant on electricity, electric toys being any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age. Examples of electric toys also within the scope of this standard are: - constructional sets; - experimental sets; - functional electric toys (an electric toy that performs and is used in the same way as a product, appliance or installation intended for use by adults, and which may be a scale model of such product, appliance or installation); - electric toy computers as well as a doll's house having an interior lamp. If the packaging is intended to have play value then it is considered to be part of the electric toy. This International Standard only covers the safety aspects of electric toys that relate to an electrical function. This standard covers the safety of electric toys taking power from any source, such as batteries, transformers, solar cells and inductive connections. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003, Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2010). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - the general conditions for tests has been rewritten and modified (Clause 5); - the criteria for reduced testing has been modified (Clause 6); - warnings for toys using button batteries or coin batteries have been added (7.3.3.2, 7.3.3.3); - warnings on ride-on toys have been added (7.5); - the requirements concerning accessibility of batteries have been updated (13.4.1 and 13.4.2); - added requirements to cover toys placed above a child (13.4.4); - added requirements to cover toys connected to other equipment (13.9); - modified the requirements for safety of toys incorporating optical radiation sources (Annex E), to include requirements for using the technical LED data sheet for checking compliance with the specified accessible emission limits (AEL); - updated the details for measurements of the optical radiation from the toy (Annex E); - introduced an informative Annex I concerning measurement methods for toys with an integrated field source generating EMF; - included a normative Annex J concerning safety of remote-controls for electric ride-on toys. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication. Key words: Safety, Electric Toys
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The purpose of this technical report is to assist users of EN 71-1 with the categorisation of projectile
toys under clause 4.17 of that standard. This report looks at various types of toys, commonly available
in the market and indicates under which part of 4.17 they should be assessed.
Various types of projectile launching products will not be considered toys (for example, a catapult used
for angling), further guidance on the categorisation of toy products can be found in EU commission
Explanatory guidance document.
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IEC 62115:2017 specifies safety requirements for electric toys that have at least one function dependant on electricity, electric toys being any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.
Examples of electric toys also within the scope of this standard are:
- constructional sets;
- experimental sets;
- functional electric toys (an electric toy that performs and is used in the same way as a product, appliance or installation intended for use by adults, and which may be a scale model of such product, appliance or installation);
- electric toy computers as well as a doll's house having an interior lamp.
If the packaging is intended to have play value then it is considered to be part of the electric toy.
This International Standard only covers the safety aspects of electric toys that relate to an electrical function.
This standard covers the safety of electric toys taking power from any source, such as batteries, transformers, solar cells and inductive connections.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003, Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2010). This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the general conditions for tests has been rewritten and modified (Clause 5);
- the criteria for reduced testing has been modified (Clause 6);
- warnings for toys using button batteries or coin batteries have been added (7.3.3.2, 7.3.3.3);
- warnings on ride-on toys have been added (7.5);
- the requirements concerning accessibility of batteries have been updated (13.4.1 and 13.4.2);
- added requirements to cover toys placed above a child (13.4.4);
- added requirements to cover toys connected to other equipment (13.9);
- modified the requirements for safety of toys incorporating optical radiation sources (Annex E), to include requirements for using the technical LED data sheet for checking compliance with the specified accessible emission limits (AEL);
- updated the details for measurements of the optical radiation from the toy (Annex E);
- introduced an informative Annex I concerning measurement methods for toys with an integrated field source generating EMF;
- included a normative Annex J concerning safety of remote-controls for electric ride-on toys.
The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
Key words: Safety, Electric Toys
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This European Standard specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical
properties of toys.
This European Standard applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or
intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children of less than 14 years. It refers to new
toys taking into account the period of foreseeable and normal use, and that the toys are used as
intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months, children under 18
months and for children who are too young to sit up unaided. According to Directive 2009/48/EC
“intended for use by” means that a parent or supervisor shall reasonably be able to assume by virtue of
the functions, dimensions and characteristics of a toy that it is intended for use by children of the stated
age group. Therefore, for the purpose of this European Standard, e.g. soft-filled toys with simple features
intended for holding and cuddling are considered as toys intended for children under 36 months.
NOTE Information relating to the age grading of toys and, in particular, which toys are intended for children
under 36 months and which toys are not, can be found in !Deleted text" CEN/CENELEC Guide 11 and the
European Commission’s Guidance Documents.
This European Standard also specifies requirements for packaging, marking and labelling.
This European Standard does not cover musical instruments, sports equipment or similar items but
does include their toy counterparts.
This European Standard does not apply to the following toys:
— playground equipment intended for public use;
— automatic playing machines, whether coin operated or not, intended for public use;
— toy vehicles equipped with combustion engines (see A.2);
— toy steam engines
— toy slings and toy catapults, supplied without projectiles;
— flying toys incorporating rotor blade(s) which are capable of spinning approximately horizontally,
each blade being greater than 175 mm in length, measured from the centre of rotation to the blade
tip, and with an overall mass of the flying toy greater than 50 g.
Toy slings and toy catapults supplied with projectiles are covered by this standard.
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This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.
It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme.
The application of this document to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.
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This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic use often attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years to play on or in and often intended to bear the mass of one or more children.
This European Standard also specifies requirements for:
- separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
- separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
- construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys according to a scheduled building instruction.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
- playground equipment intended for public use dealt with in the EN 1176 series;
- bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys, which are covered by specific requirements in EN 71 1;
- toy pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool;
NOTE 1 For information regarding the classification of pools as toys see European Commission guidance document No. 8 from Bibliographical Entry [1].
- pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool, without play elements covered e.g. by the EN 16582 series or EN 16927.
NOTE 2 There is an enhanced risk of drowning in toy pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.
- trampolines for domestic use dealt with in EN 71 14.
- inflatable activity toys (except paddling pools).
See also A.1.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for N nitrosamines and N nitrosatable substances for:
toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended for use by children under 36 months;
toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended to be placed in the mouth;
finger paints for children under 36 months.
EXAMPLES Examples of toys made from elastomers are balloons and teethers.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for N nitrosamines and N nitrosatable substances for:
toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended for use by children under 36 months;
toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended to be placed in the mouth;
finger paints for children under 36 months.
EXAMPLES Examples of toys made from elastomers are balloons and teethers.
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The standard deals with safety requirements for electric toys that have at least one function dependant on electricity, electric toys being any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.
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The standard deals with safety requirements for electric toys that have at least one function dependant on electricity, electric toys being any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.
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The content of the corrigendum 1 (2025-10) has been included in this copy.
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This document applies to olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets. It specifies requirements on the use of substances and mixtures and in some cases on their amount and concentration in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, gustative games and supplementary sets to such games or kits.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances [13] and hazardous mixtures [13];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the set.
Furthermore, this document specifies allergenic fragrances which are prohibited in toys, marking requirements, in particular regarding allergenic fragrances, and requirements on a contents list, instructions for use, the equipment intended to be used during the activity and the use of highly flammable liquids.
This document does not apply to cosmetic toys such as play cosmetics for dolls.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [14] and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [13].
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This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition.
The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition.
This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard:
- toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers;
- toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
- toys intended to be entered by a child;
- soft-filled toys.
NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN IEC 62115.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for the migration of aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, Chromium (III), Chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin and zinc from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Packaging materials are not considered to be part of the toy unless they have intended play value.
NOTE 1 See the European Commission guidance document no. 12 on the application of the Directive on the safety of toys - packaging [2].
The standard contains requirements for the migration of certain elements from the following categories of toy materials:
- Category I: Dry, brittle, powder like or pliable materials;
- Category II: Liquid or sticky materials;
- Category III: Scraped-off materials.
The requirements of this document do not apply to toys or parts of toys which, due to their accessibility, function, volume or mass, clearly exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking or swallowing or prolonged skin contact when the toy or part of toy is used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this document, for the following toys and parts of toys the likelihood of sucking, licking or swallowing toys is considered significant (see H.2 and H.3):
- All toys intended to be put in the mouth or to the mouth, cosmetics toys and writing instruments categorized as toys can be considered to be sucked, licked or swallowed;
- All the accessible parts and components of toys intended for children up to 6 years of age can be considered to come into contact with the mouth. The likelihood of mouth contact with parts of toys intended for older children is not considered significant in most cases (see H.2).
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This document specifies requirements for the maximum amount, and in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances and hazardous mixtures [1];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This document applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [1].
This document also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This document does not apply to combined sets, e.g. a combination of a chemistry set and a crystal growing set. It also does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", are used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [2]. According to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [1], the timetable for the introduction of GHS is followed. The words "preparation" and "mixture" are considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this document, only the term "mixture" is used.
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This document specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys.
This document also specifies requirements for:
- separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
- separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
- construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys in accordance with a scheduled building instruction.
The scope of this document excludes:
- playground equipment intended for public use dealt with in the EN 1176 series;
- bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys, which are covered by specific requirements in EN 71-1;
- toy pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool;
NOTE 1 For information regarding the classification of pools as toys see European Commission guidance document No. 8 on the application of the Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys - Pools [1].
- pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool, without play elements covered e.g. by the EN 16582 series or EN 16927.
NOTE 2 There is an enhanced risk of drowning in pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.
- toy slides designed to be used in conjunction with domestic in-ground swimming pools;
- trampolines for domestic use dealt with in EN 71-14;
- powered blowers used to continuously inflate inflatable activity toys.
NOTE 3 Powered blowers used to continuously inflate inflatable activity toys are considered to be a household appliance and covered by requirements given in EN 60335-2-80.
See also Clause A.1.
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This document specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical properties of toys.
This document applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children of less than 14 years. It refers to new toys taking into account the period of foreseeable and normal use, and that the toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months, children under 18 months and for children who are too young to sit up unaided. For example, soft-filled toys with simple features intended for holding and cuddling are considered as intended for use by children under 36 months.
NOTE Information relating to the age grading and age determination of toys can be found in CEN ISO/TR 8124 8 [22] and the European Commission’s Guidance Documents on the Toy Safety Directive.
This document also specifies requirements for packaging, marking and labelling.
This document does not apply to the following toys:
- automatic playing machines, whether coin operated or not, intended for public use;
- toy vehicles equipped with combustion engines;
- toy steam engines;
- toy slings and toy catapults, supplied without projectiles;
- remote control flying toys incorporating rotor blade(s) which are capable of spinning approximately horizontally, each blade being greater than 175 mm in length, measured from the centre of rotation to the blade tip, and with an overall mass of the flying toy greater than 50 g.
This document does not cover musical instruments, sports equipment or similar items but does include their toy counterparts.
Toy slings and toy catapults supplied with projectiles are covered by this document.
This document does not cover electrical safety aspects of toys which are covered by EN IEC 62115.
Furthermore, it does not cover the following items which, for the purpose of this document, are not considered as toys:
a) decorative objects for festivities and celebrations;
b) products for collectors, provided that the product or its packaging bears a visible and legible indication that it is intended for collectors of 14 years of age and above; examples of this category are:
1) detailed and faithful scale models (see A.2),
2) kits for the assembly of detailed scale models,
3) folk dolls and decorative dolls and other similar articles,
4) historical replicas of toys,
5) reproductions of real fire arms;
c) sports equipment including roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards intended for children with a body mass of more than 20 kg;
d) bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435 mm, measured as the vertical distance from the ground to the top of the seat surface, with the seat in a horizontal position and with the seat pillar set to the minimum insertion mark;
e) scooters and other means of transport designed for sport, or which are intended to be used for travel on public roads or public pathways;
f) electrically-driven vehicles which are intended to be used for travel on public roads, public pathways, or the pavement thereof;
g) aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water, and swimming learning devices for children, such as swim seats and swimming aids;
h) puzzles with more than 500 pieces;
i) guns and pistols using compressed gas, with the exception of water guns and water pistols;
j) bows for archery over 120 cm long;
k) fireworks, including percussion caps which are not specifically designed for toys;
l) products and games using sharp-pointed missiles, such as sets of darts with metallic points;
m) functional educational products, such as electric ovens, irons or other functional products, as defined in EU Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) [21], operated at a nominal voltage exceeding 24 V which are sold exclusively for teaching purposes under adult supervision...
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 2009/48/EC covers "DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 June 2009 on the Safety of Toys". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 158 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 2009/48/EC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2009/48/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.