SIST EN 71-1:2006/kprA7:2008

Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties - Amendment A7

Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"

Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 1: Mechanische und physikalische Eigenschaften

Sécurité des jouets - Partie 1 : Propriétés mécaniques et physiques - Amendement A7

Varnost igrač - 1. del: Mehanske in fizikalne lastnosti - Dopolnilo A7

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Dec-2007
• ICS: 97.200.50 - Toys
• Technical Committee: OTR - Child use and care article
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Apr-2011
• Due Date: 23-Apr-2011
• Completion Date: 18-Apr-2011
• Directive: Not Harmonized88/378/EEC - Safety of toys
• Mandate: M/236 - CEN standardisation mandate in the field of toy safety related to the amendment of standard EN 71, part 1 concerning the physical and mechanical properties of open-air crossbeams
• Ref Project: EN 71-1:2005/prA7 - Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 71-1:2006+A8:2009 - Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Revised: SIST EN 71-1:2006 - Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009

Overview

SIST EN 71-1:2006/kprA7:2008 is an amendment to the European standard on the safety of toys, specifically focusing on mechanical and physical properties. As prepared by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this amendment updates and clarifies requirements in Clause 7, which addresses warnings and instructions for use for various types of toys. The standard aims to protect children by ensuring that toys are properly labeled with safety warnings and instructions, in accordance with European regulations and directives.

Key Topics

• Warnings and Instructions: Amendment A7 details how and where warnings must be displayed-on toys, packaging, and instruction leaflets-to ensure they are visible and understandable at the point of sale.
• Age Suitability: Toys not intended for children under 36 months must carry clear age warnings and specify the hazard, such as choking, suffocation, or strangulation.
• Symbol Usage: The standard prescribes a specific red and white symbol for toys unsuitable for children under three years, preventing misuse for other age groups.
• Product-Specific Requirements:
  • Rocking horses with seating surfaces 600 mm or higher must include clear warnings about the risk of falls.
  • Toys with projectiles must warn against aiming at the face or eyes and discourage use of unapproved missiles.
  • Toys like roller skates, toy scooters, and skateboards require warnings about protective equipment and indicate maximum user weight.
  • Liquid-filled teethers and similar products should instruct consumers on proper cooling methods.
  • Toys incorporating long monofilament fibers must caution about their unsuitability for infants under 10 months.

Applications

Manufacturers, importers, and retailers of toys must apply SIST EN 71-1:2006/kprA7:2008 to:

• Ensure all toys sold meet mechanical and physical safety requirements.
• Clearly display all required warnings and instructions on toys, packaging, or accompanying materials, enhancing consumer awareness and reducing accidents.
• Use the specified age restriction symbol only for toys not suitable for children under 36 months, aligning with European market regulations.
• Provide concise explanations of hazards (e.g., “choking hazard”) with the age warning where appropriate.
• Equip instruction manuals and labels with proper usage advice, especially for ride-on toys and toys with potential injury risks.

Adhering to these requirements helps prevent child injuries by informing caregivers of specific risks and appropriate usage, supporting legal compliance and consumer confidence in the toy market.

Related Standards

• EN 71-1: The main European standard for the mechanical and physical safety of toys, of which this amendment is a part.
• EN 71 Series: Covers additional aspects of toy safety, such as flammability (EN 71-2) and chemical properties (EN 71-3).
• EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC): Mandates the application of EN 71 standards throughout the European market.
• Other SIST Standards: As Slovenia’s national standards body, SIST aligns closely with harmonized international and European norms, ensuring consistency and safety across the market.

Practical Value

By adhering to SIST EN 71-1:2006/kprA7:2008, stakeholders in the toy industry can:

• Reduce the risk of accidents and injuries associated with toys.
• Ensure products remain marketable across the European Economic Area through regulatory compliance.
• Foster consumer trust by transparently communicating hazards and safe use instructions.
• Simplify conformity assessment procedures with clear, standardized labeling requirements.

This amendment is critical for anyone engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, or regulation of toys in Europe, providing clear guidelines for the communication of mechanical and physical hazards through standardized warnings and instructions.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 71-1:2006/oprA7:2007
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Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties - Amendment A7
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 1: Mechanische und physikalische Eigenschaften
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 1 : Propriétés mécaniques et physiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-1:2005/prA7
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
SIST EN 71-1:2006/oprA7:2007 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 71-1:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA7
September 2007
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 1: Mechanische und
physikalische Eigenschaften
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 A7, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 71-1:2005. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
4.10.4 Springs.4
4.15.3 Rocking horses and similar toys (see A.21) .4
7.1 General.4
7.2 Toys not intended for children under 36 months (see A.34).4
7.3 Latex balloons (see 4.12 and A.16) .5
7.4 Aquatic toys (see 4.18 and A.23).5
7.6 Hazardous sharp functional edges and points (see 4.7 and 4.8).5
7.7 Projectiles (see 4.17.3 c) and 4.17.4 c)) .5
7.8 Imitation protective masks and helmets (see 4.14.2 and A.19).6
7.10 Roller skates, inline skates and toy skateboards (see 4.15.1.2).6
7.12 Liquid-filled teethers (see 5.5).6
7.15 Toy bicycles (see 4.15.2.2).6
7.16 Toys intended to bear the mass of a child (see 4.10.1, 4.15.1.2, 4.15.3 and 4.15.4).6
7.17 Toys comprising monofilament fibres (see 5.9).6
7.19 Toy scooters (see 4.15.5.2).6
7.20 Rocking horses and similar toys (see 4.15.3 and A.21).7
8.2 Small parts cylinder (see 4.6, 4.11, 4.18, 5.1, 5.2 and A.36).7
8.10.2 Apparatus .7
8.11.2 Apparatus .7
8.12.2 Apparatus .8
8.12.3 Procedure .8
8.16 Geometric shape of certain toys (see 5.8, 5.11 and A.43) .8
8.18.1 Loads .8
8.21 Static strength.8
8.22.2 Loads .8
8.23.1 Toys intended to bear the mass of a child (see 4.15.1.4, 4.15.3 and 4.15.4).8
8.27.1 Resistance to downward forces.8
8.27.2 Resistance to upward forces.9
8.29 Determination of speed of electrically driven ride-on toys .9
8.32 Small balls and suction cups test (see 4.22, 5.10 and 5.13).9
8.33 Test for play figures (see 5.11).9
A.21 Rocking horses and similar toys (see 4.15.3) .9
A.34 Warning for toys not intended for children under 36 months (see 7.2) .10

Foreword
This document (EN 71-1:2005/prA7:2007) 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.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, B, C or D, which is an integral part of this
document.
4.10.4 Springs
Amend "(see Figure 16, accessibility probe)" to "(see Figure 17, accessibility probe)".
4.15.3 Rocking horses and similar toys (see A.21)
Add the the following:
"e) Toys where the intended sitting surface is 600 mm or more above the ground, shall carry a warning (see
7.20)."
7.1 General
Add the following two last paragraphs of 7.1:
"In the following clauses, the location of the warnings is indicated: on the toy and/or on the packaging and in
the instructions for use.
For toys offered for sale without packaging, the warning required on the packaging may appear on the toy and,
if appropriate, on a leaflet accompanying the toy and in the instructions for use as long as the warning is
visible for the consumer when purchased."
The wording “shall carry a warning” means that the warning shall appear on the toy itself."
7.2 Toys not intended for children under 36 months (see A.34)
Amend 7.2 to read:
"The provisions in 7.2 do not apply to toys which, on account of their function, dimensions, characteristics,
properties or other cogent grounds, are clearly unsuitable for children under 36 months. Toys which are not
intended for but might be dangerous for children under 36 months shall carry a warning, for example:
"Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months" or "Warning! Not suitable for children under
three years"
together with a brief indication of the specific hazard calling for this restriction.

When more than one hazard is present, at least the principal hazard shall be indicated.
Examples of specific hazards are:

“Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard”

“Warning! Not suitable for children under 36
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