CEN/TR 15371:2009
(Main)Safety of toys - Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1, EN 71-2, and EN 71-8
Safety of toys - Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1, EN 71-2, and EN 71-8
The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of
EN 71-1:2005, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties (including amendments A1, A3, A4, A5 and A6:2008)
EN 71-2:2006, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability (including amendment A1:2007)
EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use (including amendment A1:2006)
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation von EN 71-1, EN 71-2 und EN 71-8
Der Zweck dieses CEN-Fachberichtes ist, Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation von
EN 71-1:2005, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 1: Mechanische und physikalische Eigenschaften (inklusive
der Änderungen A1, A3, A4, A5 und A6:2008)
EN 71-2:2006, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 2: Entflammbarkeit (inklusive der Änderung A1:2007),
EN 71-8:2003, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 8: Schaukeln, Rutschen und ähnliches Aktivitätsspielzeug für
den häuslichen Gebrauch (Innen- und Außenbereich) (inklusive der Änderung A1:2006)
bereitzustellen.
Sécurité des jouets - Réponses aux demandes d'interprétation de l'EN 71-1, EN 71-2 et EN 71-8
Varnost igrač - Odgovori na zahteve po interpretaciji standardov EN 71-1, EN 71-2 in EN 71-8
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Safety of toys - Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1, EN 71-2, and EN 71-8
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation von EN 71-1, EN 71
-2 und EN 71-8
Sécurité des jouets - Réponses aux demandes d'interprétation de l'EN 71-1, EN 71-2 et
EN 71-8
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 15371:2009
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 15371
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
January 2009
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes CEN/TR 15371:2006
English Version
Safety of toys - Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1,
EN 71-2, and EN 71-8
Sécurité des jouets - Réponses aux demandes Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Antworten auf Anfragen zur
d'interprétation de l'EN 71-1, EN 71-2 et EN 71-8 Interpretation von EN 71-1, EN 71-2 und EN 71-8
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 13 November 2008. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .3
1 Scope .4
2 EN 71-1:2005 - Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties (including
amendments A1, A3, A4, A5 and A6:2008) .4
2.1 3.30 and 3.31 Projectile toys (no action decision) .4
2.2 4.5 Glass (no action decision) .5
2.3 4.14.2 Masks and helmets (no action decision) .5
2.4 4.15.1.4 Stability (interpretation) .7
2.5 4.15.1.4; 8.23.1 Stability (interpretation) .7
2.6 4.15.1.6 c) Transmission and wheel arrangement (no action decision). 10
2.7 4.15.1.6 d) Transmission and wheel arrangement (no action decision) . 11
2.8 4.17 Projectiles (no action decision). 11
2.9 4.17 Projectiles (no action decision). 13
2.10 5 Toys intended for children under 36 months (re: inflatable toys) (interpretation) . 14
2.11 5.1 General requirements (re: small parts) (interpretation) . 14
2.12 5.1 General requirements (re: small parts) (interpretation) . 14
2.13 5.1 General requirements (re: fuzz) (no action decision) . 15
2.14 5.1 e) General requirements (re: glued wooden toys) (no action decision) . 15
2.15 5.2 Filling materials (interpretation) . 15
2.16 5.2 Filling materials (interpretation) . 16
2.17 5.4 Cords on toys (no action decision) . 16
2.18 5.7 Glass and porcelain (interpretation) . 16
2.19 5.8 Shape and size of certain toys (re: accessibility) (interpretation) . 17
2.20 5.8 Shape and size of certain toys (interpretation) . 17
2.21 5.13 Suction cups (no action decision) . 17
2.22 6 Packaging (no action decision) . 18
2.23 8.4.2.2 Seams and materials (interpretation) . 18
2.24 8.13 Flexibility of metallic wires (no action decision) . 19
2.25 8.28.1.4 Operating conditions (re: acoustics) (interpretation) . 19
2.26 8.28.2.4.3 Measurement results (re: acoustics) (interpretation) . 19
2.27 8.28.1.3 Mounting (re: acoustics) (no action decision) . 20
3 EN 71-2:2006 - Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability (including amendment A1:2007) . 20
3.1 4.2.2 Beards, moustaches, wigs etc., . (interpretation) . 20
3.2 4.2.5 Flowing elements of toys . and 4.3 Toy disguise costumes . (interpretation) . 20
3.3 4.4 Toys intended to be entered by a child (interpretation) . 21
4 EN 71-8:2003 - Safety of toys – Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor
and outdoor family domestic use (including amendment A1:2006) . 22
4.1 4.2.1 Barriers and handrails preventing the child from falling down (no action decision) . 22
4.2 4.2.2 a) Means of access to toys, and 4.5.4 Means of access to slides (interpretation) . 23
4.3 4.3.1 Head and neck entrapment . 23
4.4 4.3.1 a) Head and neck entrapment (no action decision) . 23
4.5 4.3.2 Entrapment of clothing and hair (no action decision) . 24
4.6 6.1 Stability (no action decision) . 24
Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 15371:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 ―Safety of
toys‖, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This document supersedes CEN/TR 15371:2006.
Introduction
Interpretations and no-action decisions
This Technical Report contains replies to requests for interpretations concerning the understanding of clauses
in EN 71-1:2005, EN 71-2:2006 and EN 71-8:2003. The replies concern those requests that have resulted in
an interpretation or a decision that no action is required as the standard is sufficiently clear.
An interpretation does not have the same status as the text of the standard, nor can it overrule the text of the
standard. However, following an interpretation should give assurance that the relevant clause of the standard
has been correctly applied. An interpretation should only be regarded as a clarification of the meaning of the
standard.
Disclaimer
The interpretations have been derived by expert groups of CEN/TC 52. The information contained
herein is for guidance only and does not reflect the formal approval by CEN or CEN member bodies. It
should be noted that the interpretations are neither part of any standard nor have been referenced in
the Official Journal of the European Union.
Requests for interpretation
Requests for interpretations may be submitted by a CEN member body through its national committee or by a
CEN/TC 52 liaison (but not directly by an individual or a company) - in accordance with the interpretation
protocols agreed by CEN/TC 52. The requests are then channelled to the relevant TC 52 working party, which
will then deal with the request.
A request for an interpretation may lead to
a) An interpretation of the standard
This should reflect a reasonable interpretation of how the standard should be used, taking into account
the wording of the standard
the rationale of the standard
the history of the standard
b) A no-action decision
This is applicable when it is agreed that the standard appropriately specifies how a toy shall be assessed.
c) A proposal for an amendment of the standard
This is applicable when it is agreed that the standard is deficient in some way.
NOTE Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in CEN/TR 15371, which will be updated on a regular
basis.
Proposals for amendments will be progressed as new work item proposals in accordance with CEN rules.
Answers to requests for interpretations
Since requests for interpretations are submitted through a CEN member body, it is assumed that the member
body will keep itself informed about decisions concerning the request and its progress and will itself inform the
originator of the request as appropriate.
1 Scope
The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of
EN 71-1:2005, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties (including amendments A1, A3, A4,
A5 and A6:2008)
EN 71-2:2006, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability (including amendment A1:2007)
EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family
domestic use (including amendment A1:2006)
2 EN 71-1:2005 - Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
(including amendments A1, A3, A4, A5 and A6:2008)
2.1 3.30 and 3.31 Projectile toys (no action decision)
Question
EN 71-1 has the below definitions of projectiles with or without stored energy:
3.30
projectile toy with stored energy
toy with a projectile propelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing and releasing energy
3.31
projectile toy without stored energy
toy with a projectile discharged by the energy imparted by a child
An example - a toy where the energy is imparted by e.g. a spring or an elastic band and the launching is
entirely controlled by the child, as the toy has no mechanism for holding back the projectile and storing the
energy for a prolonged time. Such a toy could be interpreted not to be included in 3.31. However, the toy is
obviously also not within 3.30 because we interpret 3.30 so that the toy must be capable to accumulate and
store the energy for a prolonged period of time without involvement of a child.
We would like to have a confirmation that a projectile toy, which cannot accumulate and store energy is within
3.31 even if a spring is used in launching the projectile.
We suggest rewording 3.31 to make this clear.
Reply
Standard is clear. In this case, the energy is not stored and released by a discharge mechanism but the
energy is imparted by the user. In consequence, this toy is regarded as a ―projectile toy without stored energy‖
REQ 064-06 (DS, Denmark)
2.2 4.5 Glass (no action decision)
Question
4.5 states that accessible glass may only be used for toys for children over 36 months where it is necessary
for the function of the toys (e.g. optical toys, glass light bulbs, glass in experimental sets).
Traditionally there are some creativity sets where glass is used, but where it is not clear whether the glass is
functional or not.
1 Should we consider the glass used in candle making set as functional?
2 What about a glass painting set intended to decorate glass objects?
Reply
The nature and use of this product (involving candles) means that EN 71-1 cannot address the safety. If this
product were sold as a toy, it would need to be EC Type examined.
The same may apply to glass painting sets but much would depend on the nature of each product.
REQ 057-05 (AFNOR, France)
2.3 4.14.2 Masks and helmets (no action decision)
Question
1) Subclause 4.14.2 of EN 71-1 states about masks the following:
“4.14.2 Masks and helmets
Mask and helmets shall conform to the following requirements:
a) Masks and helmets that fully enclose the head and which are made of impermeable material shall provide a
total ventilation area of 1300 mm minimum through at least two holes at least 150 mm apart or through any
equivalent single ventilation area.”
We understand reading this point that the requirement apply to all types of masks.
Nevertheless, There are several types of masks in the market according to their design and their material:
Masks that fully enclose the head (generally the area of the face with polymeric flexible material and the rest
with textile material with or without hair). Masks that enclose the head but not fully (generally the area of the
face with polymeric flexible material and the rest with
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