M/030 - Toys: EN 71-4 rev.
Standardization mandate on toy safety - Chemical toys: revision of standard EN 71-4
Mandate M/030 requests the revision of the European standard EN 71-4, which addresses safety requirements for chemical toys. The mandate aims to update and improve the current standard to ensure enhanced safety measures for toys involving chemical substances, protecting children from potential hazards. This standard revision supports the implementation of relevant EU toy safety legislation by reflecting technical progress and aligning with regulatory requirements. The revised EN 71-4 will provide clear and harmonized safety specifications for manufacturers, ensuring a high level of consumer protection across the European Union.
Purpose
The mandate M/030 focuses on revising the existing European standard EN 71-4, which addresses the safety requirements for chemical toys. The main purpose is to update and enhance the standard to ensure that chemical toys placed on the market meet the latest safety and health protection criteria, thus safeguarding children from potential risks associated with chemical substances in toys.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests the relevant European standardisation organisations to revise the current EN 71-4 standard. This revision should incorporate updated scientific knowledge, technical developments, and regulatory requirements related to chemical toys. The aim is to maintain a high level of consumer protection while fostering a harmonised approach across the EU member states.
Expected deliverables
- A revised version of the EN 71-4 standard specifying safety requirements for chemical toys.
- Updated test methods, limit values, and safety measures that align with new regulatory or scientific insights.
- Clear guidance on compliance criteria to assist manufacturers, market surveillance authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring compatibility with other parts of the EN 71 series and relevant EU legislation.
Context
Toy safety is regulated at the EU level to protect children from hazards associated with toys, including chemical risks. EN 71 is a series of European standards developed to support the Toy Safety Directive by defining harmonised safety requirements for various toy categories. EN 71-4 specifically focuses on chemical toys, which involve substances that may pose health risks if improperly handled or formulated. This mandate responds to the need for periodic updating of these standards to reflect technological advances, newly identified hazards, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
The mandate covers the revision of the European standard EN 71-4, focusing on the safety of chemical toys. It addresses the standardisation of safety requirements and test methods related to toys that involve chemicals, ensuring they are safe for children’s use. This includes products such as chemistry sets, slime, and other toys containing or generating chemical substances.
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