M/BC/CEN/91/2 - Safety of toys: EN 71 rev.

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.

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.

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 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.

TC - Technical correction in D.3

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Changed to UAP of 4 months (TC Res. 24/1998)

The requirements of this part of this standard is based on bioavailability resulting from the use of toys and shall not as an objective exceed the below mentioned levels per day: 1,4 microgram for antimony; 0,1 microgram for arsenic; 25,0 microgram for barium; 0,6 microgram for cadmium; 0,3 microgram for chromium; 0,7 microgram for lead; 0,5 microgram for mercury; 5,0 microgram for selenium. For the interpretation of these figures it has been necessary to identify an upper limit for the ingestion of toy material. Very limited data has been available for identifying this upper limit.

TC - Technical correction in D.3

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Changed to UAP of 4 months (TC Res. 24/1998)

The requirements of this part of this standard is based on bioavailability resulting from the use of toys and shall not as an objective exceed the below mentioned levels per day: 1,4 microgram for antimony; 0,1 microgram for arsenic; 25,0 microgram for barium; 0,6 microgram for cadmium; 0,3 microgram for chromium; 0,7 microgram for lead; 0,5 microgram for mercury; 5,0 microgram for selenium. For the interpretation of these figures it has been necessary to identify an upper limit for the ingestion of toy material. Very limited data has been available for identifying this upper limit.

This part of 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 submitted to a small source of ignition.  The test methods described in clause 5 are used for the purpose 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 part 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:  - beards, moustaches, wigs, masks and other products worn on the head with pile, hair or other attached material;  - disguise costumes (e.g. cowboy outfits, nurses' uniforms) including the associated head wear and toys intended to be worn by a child (excluding products covered by 4.2 and paper novelty hats, e.g. those supplied in crackers);  - toys intended to be entered by a child (e.g. toy tents, puppet theatres, wigwams);  - filled soft toys with a pile surface or textile surface but excluding soft bodied dolls with heads and limbs made entirely from non-textile polymeric material.  Note: Additional requirements for flammability of electrical toys are in EN 50088 'Safety of electrical toys' (in preparation).

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 clearly intended 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 normal behaviour of children. It includes specific  requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months and  for children who are too young to sit up unaided. For the purpose  of this European Standard, soft-filled toys with simple features  intended for holding and cuddling are considered as toys intended  for children under 36 months. 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 cover electrical  safety aspects of toys. These are covered by EN 50088, Safety  of electric toys. Furthermore, it does not cover the following items  which, for the purpose of this European Standard, are not  considered as toys: - Christmas decorations (see A.2); - detailed  scale models for adult collectors (see A.2); - equipment intended  to be used collectively in playgrounds; - sports equipment; -  aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water; - folk dolls  and decorative dolls and other similar articles for adult collectors;  - "professional" toys installed in public places (shopping centres,  stations etc.) (see A.2); - puzzles with more than 500 pieces or  without picture, intended for specialists; - air guns and air pistols  (see A.2); - fireworks, including percussion caps except  percussion caps specifically designed for toys; - slings and  catapults (see A.2); - sets of darts with metallic points; - electric  ovens, irons or other functional products operated at a nominal  voltage exceeding 24 V; - products containing heating elements  intended for use under the supervision of an adult in a teaching  context; - vehicles with combustion engines (see A.2); - toy  steam engines; - bicycles designed for sport or for travel on the  public highway; - video toys that can be connected to a video  screen, operated at a nominal voltage exceeding 24V; - babies'  dummies (soothers); - faithful reproductions of real fire arms; -  fashion jewellery for children (see A.2). Also, for the purpose of  this European Standard, the following items are not considered  as toys: - flotation aids such as arm bands and swim seats (see  A.23); - swimming goggles, sunglasses and other eye protectors  as well as bicycle and skateboard helmets (see A.19); - items  that are propelled into free flight by a child releasing an elastic  band (e.g. aeroplanes and -rockets). These are considered as  catapults (see 11th indent above); - bows for archery with an  overall relaxed length exceeding 120 cm.

2007-03-13  Amendment 1 has not been consolidated individually considering the Amendment 4 was to be approved shortly after, both will be included in the edition consolidating Amendment 4.

CMC - Replace Figures 1 and 2 (editorial error)

TC - Editorial updates, 4.21, 8.11.2.1 and 8.17
CMC - Editorial error, numbering of subclause in Clause 3

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; moulded and fabric 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 (animals and dolls etc.) with a piled surface or textile surface.
NOTE   Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 50088, Safety of electric toys and EN 62115, Electric toys - Safety (IEC 62115 : 2003 + A1 :2004, modified)

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 clearly intended 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 normal behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months and for children who are too young to sit up unaided. For the purpose of this European Standard, soft-filled toys with simple features intended for holding and cuddling are considered as toys intended for children under 36 months.
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 cover electrical safety aspects of toys. These are covered by EN 50088, Safety of electric toys.
Furthermore, it does not cover the following items which, for the purpose of this European Standard, are not considered as toys:
   Christmas decorations (see A.2);
   detailed scale models for adult collectors (see A.2);
   equipment intended to be used collectively in playgrounds;
   sports equipment;
   aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water;
   folk dolls and decorative dolls and other similar articles for adult collectors;
   "professional" toys installed in public places (shopping centres, stations etc.) (see A.2);
   puzzles with more than 500 pieces or without picture, intended for specialists;
   air guns and air pistols (see A.2);
   fireworks, including percussion caps except percussion caps specifically designed for toys;
   slings and catapults (see A.2);
   sets of darts with metallic points;
   (continued)

TC - Editorial updates, 4.21, 8.11.2.1 and 8.17
CMC - Editorial error, numbering of subclause in Clause 3

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 clearly intended 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 normal behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months and for children who are too young to sit up unaided. For the purpose of this European Standard, soft-filled toys with simple features intended for holding and cuddling are considered as toys intended for children under 36 months.
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 cover electrical safety aspects of toys. These are covered by EN 50088, Safety of electric toys.
Furthermore, it does not cover the following items which, for the purpose of this European Standard, are not considered as toys:
   Christmas decorations (see A.2);
   detailed scale models for adult collectors (see A.2);
   equipment intended to be used collectively in playgrounds;
   sports equipment;
   aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water;
   folk dolls and decorative dolls and other similar articles for adult collectors;
   "professional" toys installed in public places (shopping centres, stations etc.) (see A.2);
   puzzles with more than 500 pieces or without picture, intended for specialists;
   air guns and air pistols (see A.2);
   fireworks, including percussion caps except percussion caps specifically designed for toys;
   slings and catapults (see A.2);
   sets of darts with metallic points;
   (continued)

CMC - Replace Figures 1 and 2 (editorial error)

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:
¾   toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; moulded and fabric 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;
¾   toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
¾   toys intended to be entered by a child;
¾   soft-filled toys (animals and dolls etc.) with a piled surface or textile surface.
NOTE   Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 50088, Safety of electric toys and EN 62115, Electric toys - Safety (IEC 62115 : 2003 + A1 :2004, modified)

This part of EN 71 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 part 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:
-   beards, moustaches, wigs, etc, made from hair, pile or similar material (e.g. free-hanging ribbons, paper or cloth strands, etc), which are worn on the head.  (These materials may or may not be attached to masks, hats or other products worn on the head, but exclude paper novelty hats usually found in party crackers);
-   disguise costumes (e.g. cowboy outfits, nurse's uniforms, etc.) and toys intended to be worn by a child including items worn on the head, but excluding those items covered by 4.2.  (These requirements also apply to long flowing shrouds, hoods, head-dresses, etc, which might be attached to hats, masks, etc.);
-   moulded masks which cover the face and fully cover the head;
-   masks made from fabric which fully cover the head;
-   toys intended to be entered by a child (e.g. toy tents, puppet theatres, wigwams, play tunnels);
-   soft filled toys (animals and dolls, etc.) with a pile surface or textile surface but excluding soft filled toys in the form of activity quilts.
NOTE  Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 50088 Safety of Electric Toys.

To introduce requirements for hemispheric shaped toys in EN 71-1.

Improved test methods and requirements for dynamic strength of certain types of toys.

To develop additional requirements and test methods for toy scooters.

Additional requirements concerning acoustics.

Amend the indent    " - flotation aids such as arm bands (see C.24);" to
" - flotation aids such as arm bands and swim seats (see C.24);"

Safety of toy skates, toy inline skates and toy skateboards specifically designed for use by children with a mass up to 20 kg.

Amendments/corrections to clauses 3.7; 4.4; 4.15.2.4; 4.16; 5.4; 7.8; 7.18; 8.2; 8.4.2.2; 8.11.3; 8.15; 8.17; 8.26.2.2; C.5; C.10; C.30; C.32.

This part of EN 71 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 part 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:
-   beards, moustaches, wigs, etc, made from hair, pile or similar material (e.g. free-hanging ribbons, paper or cloth strands, etc), which are worn on the head.  (These materials may or may not be attached to masks, hats or other products worn on the head, but exclude paper novelty hats usually found in party crackers);
-   disguise costumes (e.g. cowboy outfits, nurse's uniforms, etc.) and toys intended to be worn by a child including items worn on the head, but excluding those items covered by 4.2.  (These requirements also apply to long flowing shrouds, hoods, head-dresses, etc, which might be attached to hats, masks, etc.);
-   moulded masks which cover the face and fully cover the head;
-   masks made from fabric which fully cover the head;
-   toys intended to be entered by a child (e.g. toy tents, puppet theatres, wigwams, play tunnels);
-   soft filled toys (animals and dolls, etc.) with a pile surface or textile surface but excluding soft filled toys in the form of activity quilts.
NOTE  Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 50088 Safety of Electric Toys.

To introduce requirements for hemispheric shaped toys in EN 71-1.

To introduce a definition, requirement and test method for suction cups in EN 71-1

To develop additional requirements and test methods for toy scooters.

Improved test methods and requirements for dynamic strength of certain types of toys.

Amend the indent    " - flotation aids such as arm bands (see C.24);" to
" - flotation aids such as arm bands and swim seats (see C.24);"

Additional requirements concerning acoustics.

Safety of toy skates, toy inline skates and toy skateboards specifically designed for use by children with a mass up to 20 kg.

Amendments/corrections to clauses 3.7; 4.4; 4.15.2.4; 4.16; 5.4; 7.8; 7.18; 8.2; 8.4.2.2; 8.11.3; 8.15; 8.17; 8.26.2.2; C.5; C.10; C.30; C.32.

This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical properties of toys. The standard applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or clearlyl intended for use in play by children of less than 14 years of age. It refers to new toys taking into account the period of foreseeable and normal use and when the toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children.

To introduce a definition, requirement and test method for suction cups in EN 71-1

This part of 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 submitted to a small source of ignition.  The test methods described in clause 5 are used for the purpose 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 part 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:  - beards, moustaches, wigs, masks and other products worn on the head with pile, hair or other attached material;  - disguise costumes (e.g. cowboy outfits, nurses' uniforms) including the associated head wear and toys intended to be worn by a child (excluding products covered by 4.2 and paper novelty hats, e.g. those supplied in crackers);  - toys intended to be entered by a child (e.g. toy tents, puppet theatres, wigwams);  - filled soft toys with a pile surface or textile surface but excluding soft bodied dolls with heads and limbs made entirely from non-textile polymeric material.  Note: Additional requirements for flammability of electrical toys are in EN 50088 'Safety of electrical toys' (in preparation).

This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical properties of toys. The standard applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or clearlyl intended for use in play by children of less than 14 years of age. It refers to new toys taking into account the period of foreseeable and normal use and when the toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children.