Introduction to EN 71 Toy Testing
China is a major toy exporting country, and its current primary export target is the European market. On average, toys exported to the European market account for approximately 40% of China's annual toy export volume.
EN 71 is a mandatory standard implemented by European Union countries, specifically targeting toys designed for children under the age of 14. Its significance lies in standardizing the technical specifications of toy products entering the European market through the en 71 standard, thereby reducing or entirely preventing injuries to children caused by toys.
EN 71 Toy Testing Items
No. | Standard No. | Standard Name | Main Content |
1. | EN 71-1 | Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties | This part specifies the safety technical requirements and test methods for the mechanical and physical properties of toys for different age groups, from newborn babies to 14-year-old children. It also specifies requirements for packaging, labeling, and instructions for use. |
2. | EN 71-2 | Part 2: Flammability | This part specifies the types of flammable materials prohibited in all toys and the flammability requirements for toys exposed to certain small sources of ignition. It also details the flammability requirements and test methods for 5 categories of toy materials. |
3. | en 71-3 | Part 3: Migration of certain elements | This part specifies the maximum limits and test methods for migratable elements (aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (III), chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium) in accessible parts or materials of toys. |
4. | EN 71-4 | Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities | This part specifies the safety technical requirements for specific experimental sets for chemistry and related activities. |
5. | EN 71-5 | Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets | This part specifies the safety technical requirements for specific chemical toys other than experimental sets for chemistry and related activities. |
6. | EN 71-6 | Part 6: Graphical symbol for age warning labelling | This part primarily determines the labeling symbol for toys—the age warning, including the graphical symbol and its meaning. |
7. | EN 71-7 | Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods | This part specifies the safety technical requirements and test methods for specific finger paints. |
8. | EN 71-8 | Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use | This part specifies the safety technical requirements and test methods for specific swings, slides, and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use, primarily focusing on mechanical and physical aspects. |
9. | en 71-9 | Part 9: Organic chemical compounds | This part establishes requirements regarding certain organic chemical compounds that migrate from or are contained within toys and toy materials. |
EN 71 Toy Testing Processing and Procedures
Provide Product Information: The laboratory will determine the testing fees based on the colors and materials of the product.
Submit Application: Fill out the testing application form and determine the testing age group: under three years old or all age groups.
Sample Testing: Arrange 3 samples for testing. A formal test report will be issued upon completion.
Note: JJR LAB can guide your toy products to comply with the EU EN 71 requirements, helping you smoothly obtain the ce certificate and successfully enter the European Union market.