Magnetic Toys EU EN71 Testing Items

When magnetic toys are exported to the European Union, they must undergo EN71 testing. EN71 is the European Union safety standard for children’s toys, designed to ensure toy safety and prevent hazardous products from entering the EU market. For magnetic toys, en71 testing covers physical and mechanical performance tests, flammability tests, chemical composition tests, and other aspects to ensure the toys do not cause harm to children.

When conducting EN71 testing for magnetic toys in the European Union, attention should be paid to the following specific items:

1. Physical and Mechanical Performance Tests (EN71-1): This includes drop test, small parts test, sharp edge test, tension test, compression test, seam test, pull test for ears/nose/eyes, torque test, etc.

2. Flammability Test (en71-2): Tests the flammability of toy materials and specifies prohibited flammable materials and burning performance requirements for toys.

3. Migration of Certain Elements (EN71-3): Mainly specifies limit requirements for migratable elements in accessible parts or materials of toys, especially restrictions on heavy metals and chemical substances.

4. Experimental Sets for Chemistry (EN71-4): Specifies limits for chemical substances used in chemical experiment sets and related activity equipment.

5. Chemical Toys Other Than Experimental Sets (EN71-5): Specifies restrictions and requirements for the use of hazardous substances in chemical toys.

6. Graphical Warning Symbols for Age Warning Labelling (EN71-6): Specifies that age warning labels shall be affixed to toys not suitable for children under 3 years old but potentially dangerous to them.

7. Requirements for Finger Paints (EN71-7): Requirements applicable to finger paints.

8. Swings, Slides and Similar Toys (EN71-8): Safety standard for swings, slides and similar toys for indoor and outdoor household use.

9. General Requirements for Organic Chemical Compounds (en71-9): Specifies the total migration of toxic compounds present in each toy or toy material via different exposure routes.

10. Sample Preparation and Extraction for Organic Chemical Compounds (EN71-10): Covers sample preparation and extraction methods for organic compounds.

11. Analysis Methods for Organic Chemical Compounds (EN71-11): Covers analysis methods for organic compounds.

During EN71 testing of magnetic toys, special attention shall be paid to the safety requirements for magnetic toys, especially the hazards caused by swallowing magnets. Corresponding warning labels shall be provided on packaging and instructions for use.

These testing items ensure the safety of magnetic toys in terms of physical and mechanical properties, flammability, chemical properties, etc., so as to protect children’s safety during play.