EN 71-7:2014/FprA1

Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods

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.

Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 7: Fingermalfarben - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieser Teil der EN 71 legt Anforderungen an die in Fingermalfarben verwendeten Stoffe und Materialien fest und gilt nur für Fingermalfarben.
Für Beschriftung, Kennzeichnung und Behälter sind zusätzliche Anforderungen festgelegt.

Sécurité des jouets - Partie 7: Peintures au doigt - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente partie de l'EN 71 fixe des exigences relatives aux substances et produits utilisés dans les peintures au doigt et s’applique uniquement aux peintures au doigt.
Des exigences complémentaires sont données pour le marquage, l'étiquetage et l'emballage.

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 97.200.50 - Toys
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 52 - Safety of toys
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 52/WG 5 - Safety of toys - Chemical toys
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 03-Aug-2017
• Due Date: 09-Oct-2018
• Completion Date: 03-Aug-2017
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2009/48/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 June 2009 on the Safety of Toys
• Mandate: M/445 - Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN and CENELEC within the framework of Directive 2009/48/EC revising Directive 88/378/EEC concerning the safety of Toys
• Ref Project: SIST EN 71-7:2014/kFprA1:2017 - Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 71-7:2014+A1:2017 - Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 71-7:2014 - Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 16-Mar-2016

Overview

EN 71-7:2014/FprA1 is a key part of the European standard series for toy safety, specifically addressing the requirements and test methods for finger paints. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies focused on ensuring that finger paints for children are both safe and compliant with EU regulations. The document includes requirements for substances and materials used in finger paints, as well as stipulations for labeling, packaging, and markings.

Key Topics

• Material and Substance Requirements: EN 71-7 sets stringent limits on the types and concentrations of chemicals, including colorants, preservatives, and additives permitted in finger paints intended for children.
• Test Methods: The standard outlines analytical procedures to assess compliance, ensuring that the materials used do not pose health or safety risks.
• Marking and Labeling: Additional requirements ensure that all containers and packaging are properly labeled with safety information, usage instructions, and warnings to inform users about correct and safe handling.
• Document Updates (Amendment A1): The FprA1 amendment introduces revised notes about labeling requirements in line with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and updates to the list and permissible limits of preservatives.
• Child Safety Focus: EN 71-7 is specifically developed to prevent harmful exposure to children by restricting dangerous substances and mandating clear safety instructions.

Applications

• Manufacturing Finger Paints: Ensures that all finger paints produced and sold within Europe meet EU-wide chemical safety and labeling regulations.
• Product Compliance: Supports manufacturers and importers in demonstrating conformity with the EU Toy Safety Directive, reducing the risk of recalls or market access issues.
• Quality Assurance: Provides a framework for quality control in production, allowing rapid identification and correction of non-compliance before goods reach consumers.
• Consumer Protection: Helps retailers and distributors select safe, compliant products, boosting consumer trust in toy safety.
• Regulatory Inspections: Assists regulatory agencies in verifying product safety during inspections through clear, harmonized requirements and test protocols.

Related Standards

EN 71-7 is part of the wider EN 71 series for toy safety, which includes related standards such as:

• EN 71-1: Mechanical and Physical Properties - Addresses hazards such as sharp points, small parts, and moving mechanisms in toys.
• EN 71-3: Migration of Certain Elements - Specifies limits for the migration of elements such as lead and cadmium from toy materials, ensuring chemical safety.
• EN 71-9: Organic Chemical Compounds - Details requirements for organic chemicals present in toys and toy materials.
• EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances - Sets limits for these potentially carcinogenic compounds in toys intended for children under 36 months or for use in the mouth.

These related standards work alongside EN 71-7 to create a robust framework for comprehensive toy safety, covering a wide range of hazards and product types.

Practical Value

Implementing EN 71-7:2014/FprA1 guarantees safer finger paints for children by tightly controlling ingredient safety and demanding clear labeling, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or toxic exposures. Compliance helps companies meet EU legal obligations, improve product quality, and access the European market with confidence. This standard is an essential reference for any stakeholder in the toy supply chain, helping to build a safer play environment.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
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Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 7: Fingermalfarben - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 7: Peintures au doigt - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
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97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 71-7:2014
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2016
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and
test methods
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 7: Peintures au doigt - Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 7: Fingermalfarben -
Exigences et méthodes d'essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 71-7:2014. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
EN 71-7:2014/prA1:2016 (E)
Contents
Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to 5.2.1.2 . 4
2 Modification to Annex A . 4
3 Modification to Annex B . 4

SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
EN 71-7:2014/prA1:2016 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 71-7:2014/prA1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52
“Safety of toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
SIST EN 71-7:2014/oprA1:2016
EN 71-7:2014/prA1:2016 (E)
1 Modifications to 5.2.1.2
rd
Add the following note after the 3 paragraph:
"NOTE H- and P-phrase information specified in Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [5] can be required by certain
dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures supplied in the finger paint (e.g. EuH 208 on sensitization)."
th
Replace the warning in the 5 paragraph with the following:
“Warning. Mix with water in accordance with the instructions before giving to a child. Avoid
inhalation of the powder.”
2 Modification to Annex A
nd
Delete the 2 sentence under "General Requirements" (“The composition of the colourant shall be
known to the manufacturer of the finger paint and made available to the competent authorities on
request.”).
3 Modification to Annex B
Replace Table B.1 with the following Table.
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Table B.1 — Preservatives
Ref. Substance EC-Number CAS- Maximum Limitations and
nr. Number allowed requirements
concentration
1 Benzoic acid 200–618–2, 65–85–0, 0,5 % (acid)
sodium benzoate 208–534–8 532–32–1
2 Ammonium benzoate, 217–468–9, 1863–63–4, 0,5 % (acid)
calcium benzoate, 218–235–4, 2090–05–3,
potassium benzoate, 209–481–3, 582–25–2,
magnesium benzoate, 209–045–2, 553–70–8,
MEA-benzoate, 224–387–2, 4337–66–0,
methyl benzoate, 202–259–7, 93–58–3,
ethyl benzoate, 202–284–3, 93–89–0,
propyl benzoate 219–020–8, 2315–68–6,
butyl benzoate, 205–252–7, 136–60–7,
isobutyl benzoate, 204–401–3, 120–50–3,
isopropyl benzoate, ‘ 213–361–6, 939–48–0,
phenyl benzoate 202–293–2 93–99–2
3 Propionic acid, 201–176–3, 79–09–4, 2 % (acid)
ammonium propionate, 241–503–7, 17496–08–
calcium propionate, 223–795–8, 1, 4075–81–
magnesium propionate, 209–166–0, 4, 557–27–
potassium propionate, 206–323–5, 7, 327–62–
sodium propionate 205–290–4 8, 137–40–6
4 Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts: 203–768–7, 110–44–1, 0,6 % (acid)
Sorbic acid, 231–321–6, 7492–55–9,
calcium sorbate, 231–819–3,
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