SIST EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/oprA2:2016

Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the migration of aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (III), chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin and zinc from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Packaging materials are not considered to be part of the toy unless they have intended play value.
NOTE 1   See guidance document of the European Commission guidance document no. 12 [2] on the application of the Directive on the safety of toys – packaging.
The standard contains requirements for the migration of certain elements from the following categories of toy materials:
-   Category I: Dry, brittle, powder like or pliable materials;
-   Category II: Liquid or sticky materials;
-   Category III: Scraped-off materials.
The requirements of this standard do not apply to toys or parts of toys which, due to their accessibility, function, volume or mass, clearly exclude any hazard due to sucking, licking or swallowing or prolonged skin contact when the toy or part of toy is used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
NOTE 2    For the purposes of this standard, for the following toys and parts of toys the likelihood of sucking, licking or swallowing toys is considered significant (see H.2 and H.3):
-   All toys intended to be put in the mouth or to the mouth, cosmetics toys and writing instruments categorised as toys can be considered to be sucked, licked or swallowed;
-   All the accessible parts and components of toys intended for children up to 6 years of age can be considered to come into contact with the mouth. The likelihood of mouth contact with parts of toys intended for older children is not considered significant in most cases (see H.2).

Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 3: Migration bestimmter Elemente

Sécurité des jouets - Partie 3 : Migration de certains éléments

Varnost igrač - 3. del: Migracija določenih elementov - Dopolnilo A2

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Jan-2017
• ICS: 97.200.50 - Toys
• Technical Committee: OTR - Child use and care article
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 24-Nov-2017
• Due Date: 29-Nov-2017
• Completion Date: 24-Nov-2017
• Directive: 2009/48/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: EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/prA2 - Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 71-3:2013+A2:2017 - Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017
• Revised: SIST EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014 - Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2016

Overview

SIST EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/oprA2:2016 is a critical European Standard developed by CEN that addresses the safety of toys, specifically focusing on the migration of certain chemical elements from toy materials. The standard establishes stringent requirements and test methods for the migration of elements such as aluminium, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (both III and VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin, and zinc. These requirements aim to ensure toys are safe, limiting children’s exposure to potentially hazardous substances through contact, sucking, licking, or swallowing.

The standard categorizes toy materials into three groups for testing:

• Category I: Dry, brittle, powder-like, or pliable materials
• Category II: Liquid or sticky materials
• Category III: Scraped-off materials

Packaging materials are excluded unless they possess an intended play value. The standard applies primarily to toys or parts of toys where there is a significant possibility of mouth contact, mainly items intended for children up to 6 years old or those designed to be placed in the mouth.

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Key Topics

• Migration Limits: EN 71-3 sets quantitative limits on migration levels of harmful elements, crucial for preventing toxic exposure through ingestion or prolonged skin contact.
• Test Methods: The standard details specific analytical methods, including advanced techniques for elements like chromium and organic tin, to ensure accurate speciation and detection.
• Hazard Assessment: It incorporates considerations related to toy design, volume, function, and accessibility to determine if migration tests apply.
• Updates & Amendments: Notable updates provide improved methods for the analysis of chromium speciation and organic tin compounds, reducing false positives and enhancing testing reliability.
• Applicability: Emphasizes its use on accessible parts of toys and components for children ≤ 6 years, as well as toys intended for oral interaction, including cosmetic and writing instrument toys.
• Rationale: Includes guidance on avoiding analytical errors, especially in measuring organic tin where reactions with inorganic tin may impact results.

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Applications

SIST EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/oprA2:2016 is essential for:

• Toy Manufacturers: Ensuring product compliance with European safety laws and testing toy materials for element migration to certify safety.
• Testing Laboratories: Applying precise and updated analytical methods for trace element detection, aiding reliable conformity assessment.
• Regulatory Authorities: Enforcing safety requirements under EU Toy Safety Directive to protect children from chemical hazards in toys.
• Importers & Retailers: Validating that toys on the market fall within safe migration limits, minimizing liability and safeguarding consumers.
• Material Suppliers: Understanding category-specific migration requirements for components used in toy manufacturing.

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Related Standards

• EN 71 Series: EN 71-3 complements other parts of EN 71 addressing mechanical, physical, flammability, and other chemical safety aspects of toys.
• ISO/TS 16179: Relevant for additional organic tin analysis methods, providing supplementary testing approaches to confirm results from EN 71-3.
• European Commission Toy Safety Directive: EN 71-3 supports compliance with the essential safety requirements outlined in this directive.
• European Guidance Document No. 12: Offers interpretation for applying packaging requirements concerning toys.

By applying SIST EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/oprA2:2016, stakeholders can assure that toys released on the European market meet rigorous chemical safety standards, protecting children’s health by controlling toxic element migration and maintaining high-quality product safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 3: Migration bestimmter Elemente
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 3 : Migration de certains éléments
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014/prA2
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 71-3:2013+A1:2014
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
November 2016
ICS 97.200.50
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 3 : Migration de certains Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 3: Migration bestimmter
éléments Elemente
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EN 71-3:2013/prA2:2016 (E)
Contents
Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Annex F "Methods of analysis for speciation of Chromium (III) and
(VI)" . 4
2 Modifications to Annex G "Method of analysis for organic tin (see H.10)". 4
3 Modifications to Annex H "Rationale" . 6
4 Modifications to Bibliography .
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