CEN/TR 15371:2013
(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 Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation von EN 71-1, EN 71-2 und EN 71-8
Der Zweck dieses Technischen Berichtes ist, Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation von EN 71 1:2011, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 1: Mechanische und physikalische Eigenschaften, EN 71 2:2011, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 2: Entflammbarkeit und EN 71 8:2011, Sicherheit von Spielzeug — Teil 8: Aktivitätsspielzeug für den häuslichen Gebrauch bereitzustellen.
Sécurité des jouets - Réponses aux demandes d'interprétation de l'EN 71-1, l'EN 71-2 et l'EN 71-8
Varnost igrač - Odgovori na zahteve po interpretaciji standardov EN 71-1, EN 71-2 in EN 71-8
Namen tega tehničnega poročila je zagotoviti odgovore na zahteve po interpretaciji standarda EN 71-1:2011, Varnost igrač – 1. del: Mehanske in fizikalne lastnosti, EN 71-2:2011, Varnost igrač – 2. del: Vnetljivost in EN 71-8:2003, Varnost igrač – 8. del: Igrače za prostočasne aktivnosti za domačo uporabo.
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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, l'EN 71-2 et
l'EN 71-8
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 15371:2013
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
February 2013
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes CEN/TR 15371:2009
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, l'EN 71-2 et l'EN 71-8 Interpretation von EN 71-1, EN 71-2 und EN 71-8
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 13 August 2012. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
0 Introduction .5
0.1 Interpretations and no-action decisions .5
0.2 Requests for interpretation .5
0.3 Answers to requests for interpretations .5
1 Scope .6
2 EN 71-1:2011 - Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties .6
2.1 3.41 and 3.42 Projectile toys (no action decision) .6
2.2 3.41, 3.42 and 7.7 Projectile toys (no action decision) .6
2.3 4.3 Flexible plastic sheeting (no action decision) .8
2.4 4.4 Toy bags (no action decision) .9
2.5 4.5 Glass (no action decision) .9
2.6 4.10.1 c) folding and sliding mechanisms (no action decision) .9
2.7 4.14.2 Masks and helmets (no action decision) . 10
2.8 4.15.1.4 Stability (interpretation) . 11
2.9 4.15.1.4; 8.23.1 Stability (interpretation) . 11
2.10 4.15.1.6 c) Transmission and wheel arrangement (no action decision). 14
2.11 4.15.1.6 d) Transmission and wheel arrangement (no action decision) . 15
2.12 4.17 Projectiles (no action decision). 16
2.13 4.19 Percussion caps (no action decision) . 18
2.14 4.20 Acoustics (Re: Squeeze toys) (no action decision) . 18
2.15 5 Toys intended for children under 36 months (re: inflatable toys) (interpretation) . 19
2.16 5.1 General requirements (re: small parts) (interpretation) . 19
2.17 5.1 General requirements (re: small parts) (interpretation) . 19
2.18 5.1 General requirements (re: fuzz) (no action decision) . 19
2.19 5.1 General requirements (re: plastic whiskers) (interpretation) . 20
2.20 5.1 General requirements (no action decision) . 20
2.21 5.1 e) General requirements (re: glued wooden toys) (no action decision) . 21
2.22 5.1 e) General requirements (re: paper, varnish) (interpretation) . 21
REQ 092-09 (PKN - Poland) . 22
2.23 5.7 Glass and porcelain (interpretation) . 22
2.24 5.8 Shape and size of certain toys (re: accessibility) (interpretation) . 22
2.25 5.8 Shape and size of certain toys (interpretation) . 23
2.26 5.8 Shape and size of certain toys (re: squeeze toys) (no action decision) . 23
2.27 5.10 Small balls (no action decision) . 23
2.28 6 Packaging (no action decision) . 27
2.29 . 7.2 Toys not intended for children under 36 months & 7.3 latex balloons (re: warning)
(no action decision) . 27
2.30 8.4.2.2 Seams and materials (interpretation) . 28
2.31 8.13 Flexibility of metallic wires (no action decision) . 28
2.32 8.23.1 Stability – Toys intended to bear the mass of a child (no action decision) . 29
2.33 8.25.1.1 Plastic sheeting - apparatus (interpretation) . 29
2.34 8.28.1.3 Mounting (re: acoustics) (no action decision) . 31
2.35 8.28.1.4 Operating conditions (re: acoustics) (interpretation) . 31
2.36 8.28.2.4.3 Measurement results (re: acoustics) (interpretation) . 31
3 EN 71-2:2011 - Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability . 32
3.1 Applicability of clauses 4.1 to 4.2.5 (supporting document to the revised version of EN 71-
2: 2011) . 32
3.2 4.2.2 Beards, moustaches, wigs etc., . (interpretation) . 37
3.3 4.2.5 Flowing elements of toys . and 4.3 Toy disguise costumes . (interpretation) . 37
3.4 4.3 Toys disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play
(interpretation) . 37
3.5 4.4 Toys intended to be entered by a child (interpretation) . 38
3.6 5.4.1 Preparation of test sample (no action decision) . 39
3.7 5.4.1 Preparation of test sample (interpretation) . 40
3.8 5.4.1 Preparation of test sample (interpretation) . 41
4 EN 71-8:2011 - Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use . 41
4.1 4.2.1 Barriers and handrails preventing the child from falling down (no action decision) . 41
4.2 4.3.1 Head and neck entrapment . 42
4.3 4.3.1 a) Head and neck entrapment (no action decision) . 42
4.4 4.3.2 Entrapment of clothing and hair (no action decision) . 42
Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 15371:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of
toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TR 15371:2009.
0 Introduction
0.1 Interpretations and no-action decisions
This Technical Report contains replies to requests for interpretations concerning the understanding of clauses
in EN 71-1:2011, EN 71-2:2011 and EN 71-8:2011. 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.
0.2 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.
0.3 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 Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011,
Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2:
Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.
2 EN 71-1:2011 – Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
2.1 3.41 and 3.42 Projectile toys (no action decision)
Question
EN 71-1 has the below definitions of projectiles with or without stored energy:
3.41
projectile toy with stored energy
toy with a projectile propelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing and releasing energy
3.42
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 3.42. However, the toy is
obviously also not within 3.41 bec
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