88/378/EEC - Safety of toys

This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A. Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in Annex E. In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.

2012-07-20 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * Amdt developed to answer the concerns expressed by the European Commission regarding EN 62115:2005 and its links with M/445 and with the Toys Directives 88/378/EEC & 2009/48/EC (see D136/061 and BT136/DG8024/DC).

This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A. Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in Annex E. In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.

Incorporates EN 62115:2005/FprAA:2011 (pr=22951)

This Part 9 of the !standard" EN 71 for safety of toys specifies requirements for the migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds from/in certain toys and toy materials (see Table 1) by the following exposure routes:;mouthing;ingestion;skin contact;eye contact;inhalation when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children and the function and design of the toy. This !standard" does not contain requirements for chemical toys, experimental sets or finger-paints, which are addressed by other parts of EN 71. Packaging materials used with toys are not within the scope of the !standard" unless they form part of the toy or have intended play value.

This Part 9 of the document EN 71 for safety of toys specifies requirements for the migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds from/in certain toys and toy materials (see Table 1) by the following exposure routes:
- mouthing
- ingestion
- skin contact
- eye contact
- inhalation
when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children and the function and design of the toy.
This document does not contain requirements for chemical toys, experimental sets or finger-paints, which are addressed by other parts of EN 71.
Packaging materials used with toys are not within the scope of the document unless they form part of the toy or have intended play value.

This Part 10 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in EN 71-9.

This Part 11 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies methods for the analysis of toy and toy material extracts prepared according to the sampling procedures in EN 71-10, to enable assessment of compliance with the chemical requirements specified in EN 71-9.
This European Standard specifies analytical methods for the identification and determination of the following groups of organic chemicals:
   Flame retardants
   Colourants
   Primary aromatic amines
   Monomers and solvents
   Wood preservatives
   Preservatives
   Plasticisers
NOTE 1   Methods for formaldehyde in accessible textile components of toys; accessible paper components of toys; and accessible resin-bonded wood components of toys are specified in EN 71-9.
NOTE 2   The method for free formaldehyde as a preservative is specified in EN 71-10.

This Part 10 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in EN 71-9.

This Part 11 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies methods for the analysis of toy and toy material extracts prepared according to the sampling procedures in EN 71-10, to enable assessment of compliance with the chemical requirements specified in EN 71-9.
This European Standard specifies analytical methods for the identification and determination of the following groups of organic chemicals:
   Flame retardants
   Colourants
   Primary aromatic amines
   Monomers and solvents
   Wood preservatives
   Preservatives
   Plasticisers
NOTE 1   Methods for formaldehyde in accessible textile components of toys; accessible paper components of toys; and accessible resin-bonded wood components of toys are specified in EN 71-9.
NOTE 2   The method for free formaldehyde as a preservative is specified in EN 71-10.

This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A. Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in Annex E. In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.

Deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Examples of toys within the scope of this standard are constructional sets; experimental sets; functional toys(having a function similar to an appliance or installation used by adults) and video toys(toys having a screen and means of activation, such as a joystick or keyboard. Seperate screens having a rated voltage of more than 24 v are not considered to be part of the toy). Toys using electricty for secondary functions are also within the scope of this standard (a dolls house having an interior lamp is an example of such a toy).

Amendment concerning legibility of warnings and correction of Gauss-meter specification. Revision of EN 71-1 to take into account the new Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC with regard to Legibility of warnings and Correction of Gauss-meter specification

Acoustics. Revision of EN 71-1 to take into account the new Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC with regard to acoustics

Amendment relating to suction cups on projectiles intended for children over 36 months.

Amendments relating to cords

Amendment 8 concerning hazardous magnets in toys

Amendments relating to various clauses (3.13, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 a), 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.7, 4.6.8, 6.1.4.2, 6.1.4.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.7 and rationale)

Amendments relating to
- sound-pressure measurements
- toys containing a heat source
- tip-over tests
- points and wires

Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"

Amendments concerning definition, requirements, warning and rationale for small balls

Amendments relating to
- sound-pressure measurements
- toys containing a heat source
- tip-over tests
- points and wires

Acoustics. Revision of EN 71-1 to take into account the new Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC with regard to acoustics

To add a requirement that cap firing toys shall carry an indication regarding which percussion caps designed for use in toys, they can be safely used with.

Amendments concerning definition, requirements, warning and rationale for small balls

Amendment relating to suction cups on projectiles intended for children over 36 months.

Amendment concerning legibility of warnings and correction of Gauss-meter specification. Revision of EN 71-1 to take into account the new Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC with regard to Legibility of warnings and Correction of Gauss-meter specification

To add a requirement that cap firing toys shall carry an indication regarding which percussion caps designed for use in toys, they can be safely used with.

Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"

Amendments relating to various clauses (3.13, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 a), 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.7, 4.6.8, 6.1.4.2, 6.1.4.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.7 and rationale)

Amendments relating to cords

Amendment 8 concerning hazardous magnets in toys

This European Standard 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 dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances [1], [2] and dangerous mixtures [2], [3];
- 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 experimental set. This standard 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 [2]. This standard also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments. This standard 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.

This part of EN 71 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 part of EN 71 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 excludes equipment intended for use in schools, kindergartens, public playgrounds, restaurants, shopping centres and similar public places dealt with in EN 1176.

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys 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 EN 1176;
-   bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys 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;
-   toy trampolines.
NOTE 1   Requirements for toy trampolines and non-aquatic inflatable toys are being elaborated.
NOTE 2   There is an enhanced risk of drowning in toy pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.

EN 71-7 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.

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.

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are: - those classified as dangerous by the EC-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. Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information. This Part of EN 71 applies to: - plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets; - ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets; - oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets; - plastic moulding sets; - embedding sets; - adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:
-   those classified as dangerous by the EC-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 Part of EN 71 applies to:
-   plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
-   ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;
-   oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
-   plastic moulding sets;
-   embedding sets;
-   adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.

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.

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 62115.

The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.

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.

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 62115.

· the replacement of the carcinogenic and toxic for reproduction substances from table 1 to 15 (see also docs WG 5 N 317 and N 336) with safer alternatives, if appropriate;·   
- the updating of the classifications and the addition of the environmental danger symbol for information, if appropriate; ·   
- updating of the normative references;·   
- requirements for BTX in oven hardening plasticized PVC modelling clay sets and plastic moulding sets (polystyrene granules) (in analogy with corresponding method in EN 71-5:1993/prA1).

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): TC forecasts modified (TC resolution 48/2000, 2000-05-05)

TC - Modification in Scope, Table 1, 8.9, 8.7 and Clause 10