Which Products Are Covered by EN71 Certification?

In the cross-border e-commerce industry, the market demand for toy products is continuously rising. However, to successfully enter the European market, the primary task is to meet its stringent safety standards. en71 certification, as the core European toy safety standard, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of children.

EN71 testing is a comprehensive safety testing system for toy products, developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It aims to ensure the safety and reliability of toys intended for children under 14 years old. The testing covers multiple aspects including mechanical and physical properties, chemical properties, electrical properties, and flammability. From toy design to material composition, strict inspection and evaluation are required. The EN71 series standards, ranging from EN71-1 to EN71-14, specify the safety requirements toys must meet to protect children during play. This standard is not only mandatory for entering the EU market but is also widely recognized and referenced worldwide, such as in parts of the US and Asia, as an important safety benchmark.

Main Objectives of EN71 Testing:

1. Prevent Physical Injuries:Ensure toys do not have sharp edges, small parts, or structures that could cause entanglement, thereby avoiding risks of cuts, choking, or strangulation during play.

2. Limit Harmful Substances:Test for hazardous chemicals such as lead, cadmium, phthalates, ensuring these substances do not migrate into children’s bodies to protect their health.

3. Reduce Fire Risks:Assess the flammability of toy materials to ensure they do not burn rapidly or emit toxic smoke, lowering fire-related hazards.

4. Ensure Electrical Safety:For toys containing electronic components, test for risks of overheating or electric leakage to guarantee safety during use.

Toys that pass EN71 testing must obtain a compliance report and bear the CE mark, proving conformity with the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC).

EN71 Certification Mainly Applies to Toys Designed or Intended for Children Under 14, and Products That May Be Used by Children. The Specific Applicable Product Categories Include:

Traditional Toys

- Plastic Toys:Including building blocks, puzzles, models, etc.

- Wooden Toys:Such as wooden blocks, puzzles, etc.

- Plush Toys:Including stuffed animals, dolls, etc.

- Paper Toys:Like origami sets, cardboard puzzles, etc.

Functional Toys

- Sound Toys:Such as music boxes, electronic keyboards, etc.

- Electric Toys:Including remote-controlled cars, robots, etc.

- Interactive Toys:Like smart learning devices.

Creative and Art Toys

- Painting Materials:Such as finger paints, colored sand art, etc.

- Craft Toys:Like clay, modeling dough, etc.

Decorative and Party Supplies

- Party Balloons:Including latex balloons, foil balloons, etc.

- Decorative Toys:Such as ribbons, paper hats, etc.

Baby-Specific Toys

- Baby rattles

- Teething toys

- Soothing toys

Other Related Products

Non-toy products that children may come into contact with, for example, children's sleeping bags or portable cribs. If these products are marketed for children’s use, some EN71 testing requirements may apply.

EN71 certification covers almost all products that children under 14 may come into contact with, ensuring their safety.