SIST EN 71-2:2011/kFprA1:2013
(Amendment)Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition. The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition. This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard: - toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers; - toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play; - toys intended to be entered by a child; - soft-filled toys. NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 62115.
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 2: Entflammbarkeit
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 2: Inflammabilité
Varnost igrač - 2. del: Vnetljivost - Dopolnilo A1
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Overview
EN 71-2:2011/FprA1 (CEN) addresses the flammability hazards of toys. The standard specifies which categories of flammable materials are prohibited in all toys and defines requirements and test methods to assess how certain toys respond to a small source of ignition. It clarifies scope and test procedures but notes that results apply only to the specified test conditions and do not represent overall fire hazard under other ignition sources.
This amendment also updates the general requirements to explicitly include highly flammable liquids contained in chemical toys and in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games, as defined in 2009/48/EC.
Key Topics
- Prohibited materials: Categories of flammable materials that must not be used in toys are identified and enforced across all toy types.
- Test methods (Clause 5): Procedures to determine flammability under a small ignition source; used to measure flame spread and self‑extinguishing behaviour.
- High-hazard toy types: Specific requirements and methods are provided for toys considered to present the greatest hazard, including:
- Toys to be worn on the head (beards, moustaches, wigs, masks, hoods, head-dresses and flowing elements)
- Toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child
- Toys intended to be entered (playhouses, tents)
- Soft-filled toys
- Test performance details (amendment to 5.5.3): positioning, flame application time and distances, selection of most-flammable material, and criteria for self‑extinguishing behaviour.
Applications
This standard is used by manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessors and regulatory authorities to:
- Design and select materials that meet European flammability requirements for toys.
- Establish test setups and interpret results for conformity assessment.
- Evaluate head-worn items, costumes, playhouses and soft-filled toys where flame spread is a primary concern.
Practical test details included in the amendment:
- Position the toy vertically to expose the maximum unhindered soft-filled vertical area.
- Apply the test flame for (3 ± 0,5) s with the burner tube edge approximately 5 mm from the toy.
- The flame contact point should be 20 mm to 50 mm above the lower edge of the most flammable material and not less than 120 mm from the top surface; if that is not possible, select the next most flammable material at ≥120 mm.
- Measure the time for flame spread to reach the uppermost surface; if the flame self‑extinguishes before reaching the top, the toy is classed as self-extinguishing. If the vertical distance from application point to top is ≥500 mm, the test may stop at 500 mm and rate of spread calculated.
Related Standards
- EN 62115 - additional flammability requirements for electric toys.
- Relevant EU legislation: Toy Safety Directive and definitions in 2009/48/EC.
For manufacturers and test houses, EN 71-2:2011/FprA1 is essential for ensuring materials and toy designs meet European flammability expectations and for documenting conformity during market access and safety assessments.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2013
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Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 2: Entflammbarkeit
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 2: Inflammabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-2:2011/FprA1
ICS:
13.220.40 Sposobnost vžiga in Ignitability and burning
obnašanje materialov in behaviour of materials and
proizvodov pri gorenju products
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 71-2:2011
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
September 2013
ICS 13.220.40; 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 2: Inflammabilité Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 2: Entflammbarkeit
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 52.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 71-2:2011. 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 language made
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provide supporting documentation.
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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Contents Page
Foreword .
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 71-2:2011/kFprA1:2013 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition. The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition. This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard: - toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers; - toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play; - toys intended to be entered by a child; - soft-filled toys. NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 62115.
This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition. The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition. This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard: - toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers; - toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play; - toys intended to be entered by a child; - soft-filled toys. NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 62115.
SIST EN 71-2:2011/kFprA1:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products; 97.200.50 - Toys. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 71-2:2011/kFprA1:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, SIST EN 71-2:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 71-2:2011/kFprA1:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/445. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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