Toy Export to the EU EN 71 Compliance

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Update time : 2025-09-17

What is EN 71 Certification?

EN 71 is the European toy safety standard and an essential part of CE certification. It regULates toys entering the European market to REDuce or prevent potential harm to children. EN 71 certification applies to products designed or intended for children under 14 years old. The assessment covers aspects such as physical and mechanical properties, flammability, cheMICal requirements, and electrical safety.

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What are the en 71 testing Standards?

The EN 71 standard consists of the following 12 parts (Part 6 has been withdrawn):

- EN 71-1:Mechanical and physical properties

- EN 71-2:Flammability

- en 71-3:Migration of certain elements

- EN 71-4:Experimental apparatus for chemical and related activities

- EN 71-5:Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental apparatus

- EN 71-6:Graphical symbols for age warning labels (withdrawn)

- EN 71-7:Finger paints

- EN 71-8:Swings, slides, and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor home use

- en 71-9:Organic chemical requirements

- EN 71-10:Organic chemical sample preparation and extraction

- EN 71-11:Organic chemical analytical methods

- EN 71-12:N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances

- EN 71-13:Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, and gustatory games

Common EN 71 Standards

For general toys, daily necessities, handicrafts, toy-like products, and baby products, the most commonly required tests are:

- EN 71-1:Mechanical and physical properties

- EN 71-2:Flammability

- EN 71-3:Migration of certain elements

These three parts must be completed to gain entry into the EU market. Additionally, for toys containing liquid materials, platforms like TEMU require EN 71-5testing (chemical toys other than experimental apparatus).