M/484 - Aquatic Toys
Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN to amend EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 "Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties" with regards certain aquatic toys
Mandate M/484 requests CEN to amend the European standard EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 concerning the safety of toys, specifically Part 1 on mechanical and physical properties, to include provisions related to certain aquatic toys. The goal is to ensure these toys meet updated safety requirements. The mandate was subject to approval or disapproval, referenced by CEN/BT C36/2011.
Purpose
The purpose of Mandate M/484 is to request the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to amend the existing standard EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009, which covers the safety of toys focusing on mechanical and physical properties. The amendment specifically aims to address safety requirements related to certain aquatic toys.
Standardisation request
CEN is requested to review and update the EN 71-1 standard to include provisions and modifications necessary for the safe design and use of aquatic toys. This involves identifying any gaps or risks associated with these toys that are not sufficiently covered by the current version of the standard and proposing appropriate safety requirements.
Expected deliverables
- An updated version of EN 71-1 that incorporates amendments concerning aquatic toys.
- Clear specifications that define safety criteria and testing methods tailored to aquatic toys' particular characteristics.
- The revised standard should ensure that aquatic toys placed on the EU market comply with harmonized safety requirements to protect consumers, especially children.
Context
EN 71 is a harmonized European standard aimed at ensuring the safety of toys within the European Union. Part 1 of this standard addresses mechanical and physical properties to mitigate risks such as choking, injury, or other physical hazards. Aquatic toys, due to their specific usage environment, might introduce unique safety concerns not fully captured in the existing provisions. Therefore, this mandate arises as a response to the need for targeted standardisation efforts to address these concerns.
The resolution to (dis-)approve this mandate is recorded under CEN/BT C36/2011. The mandate supports the EU's broader objectives of consumer safety and market harmonization.
The standardisation mandate M/484 covers the amendment of the safety standards for certain aquatic toys, specifically addressing the mechanical and physical properties of these toys as defined in EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/484 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN to amend EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 "Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties" with regards certain aquatic toys". Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN to amend EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 "Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties" with regards certain aquatic toys There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
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