European Toy Safety: EN71 Testing & REACH

All toys sold in the European market must comply with the European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC to ensure product safety and fitness for use. Manufacturers, retailers, and importers are responsible for meeting these essential safety requirements. Compliance is demonstrated by conducting tests against harmonized European Toy Safety Standards.

EN71 Testing

• EN71 Part 1 – Physical and Mechanical Properties

• EN71 Part 2 – Flammability

• EN71 Part 3 – Migration of Certain Elements

• EN71 Part 4 – Experimental Sets for Chemistry

• EN71 Part 5 – Chemical Toys (Sets) Other Than Experimental Sets

• EN71 Part 7 – Finger Paints

• EN71 Part 8 – Swings, Slides, and Similar Activity Toys for Domestic Use

• EN71 Part 9 – Organic Chemical Compounds Requirements

• EN71 Part 12 – N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances

• EN71 Part 13 – Fragrances in Certain Toys

• EN71 Part 14 – Trampolines for Domestic Use

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The EU's REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) legislation aims to provide a high level of protection for human health and the environment against hazardous chemicals. REACH establishes a mandatory registration system, ensuring that chemical substances in products sold in Europe are fully traceable and identifiable.

Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers of toys and children's products must manage risks associated with chemicals regulated under REACH Annex XVII. This annex outlines restrictions on specific hazardous substances, mixtures, and articles used in the European market.

REACH Annex XVII Testing

• Azo and Azo Dyes

• Benzene

• Cadmium

• DMF (Dimethyl Fumarate) (2011/135/EU)

• Lead in Jewelry Products

• Nickel and its Compounds

• NP & NPE (Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates)

• Organotins (DBT, TBT, TPhT, DOT)

• PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Phthalates Content in Plasticized Materials

• SCCP (Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)

• Toluene

For more information regarding EU Toy Safety, en71 testing, or REACH compliance, please consult JJR LAB.