M/589 - Safety of toys
Safety of toys in support of Directive 2009/48/EC
Mandate M/589 supports Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys by requesting European standardisation organisations to develop harmonised standards that ensure toys comply with essential safety requirements. Issued as a CENELEC BT decision, the mandate aims to facilitate the marketing of safe toys within the EU by providing technical specifications and testing methods to prevent risks to children's health and safety. This standardisation work supports regulatory enforcement and enhances consumer protection across member states.
Purpose
The mandate M/589 aims to support the implementation of Directive 2009/48/EC concerning the safety of toys. This directive establishes the safety requirements and standards that toys must meet to be placed on the European market, ensuring the protection of consumers, particularly children.
Standardisation request
Under this mandate, standardisation bodies are requested to develop harmonised European standards related to the safety of toys. These standards should address specific safety aspects defined in Directive 2009/48/EC to facilitate compliance and enforcement across EU member states.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables for this mandate typically include harmonised standards that cover various safety criteria for toys, such as mechanical, physical, chemical, electrical, flammability, hygiene, and radioactivity hazards. These standards will support conformity assessments and help manufacturers demonstrate compliance with legal requirements.
Context
Directive 2009/48/EC, on the safety of toys, is a key piece of EU legislation aimed at protecting children from hazardous toys on the market. The mandate M/589 is part of the continuous process to harmonise safety standards across the EU to ensure a high level of consumer protection and free movement of toys within the internal market. The decision related to this mandate was adopted by the CENELEC Board of Directors under resolution D173/C016.
The mandate M/589 covers the standardisation of safety requirements for toys, supporting Directive 2009/48/EC. It focuses on ensuring the safety of toys intended for use by children, addressing potential hazards and risks associated with these products to protect children's health and safety within the European Union.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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/589 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Safety of toys in support of Directive 2009/48/EC". Safety of toys in support of Directive 2009/48/EC There are 42 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.