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Directive concerning the
Safety of Toys – 88/378/EEC – EU Directive concerning the safety of toys
To comply with the essential requirements of the Directive for Toys – 88/378/EEC, toys shall comply with the applicable parts of the following safety standards:
EN 71-1:2005 + A6:2008 Safety of Toys, Mechanical and Physical Properties
EN 71-2:2006 + A1:2007 Safety of Toys, Flammability
EN 71-3:1994 + A1:2000 + AC:2002 Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements
EN 71-4:1990 + A1:1998 + A2:2003 + A3:2007 Safety of Toys, Experimental Sets for Chemistry and Related Activities
EN 71-5:1993 + A1:2006 Safety of Toys, Chemical Toys (Sets) other than Experimental Sets
EN 71-6:1994 Graphical Symbols for Age Warning Labelling
EN 71-7:2002 Fingerpaints – Requirements and Test Methods
EN 71-8:2003 + A1:2006 Swings, Slides, and similar Activity Toys for Indoor and Outdoor Family Domestic Use
EN 71-9:2005 + A1:2007 Organic Chemical Compounds – Requirements
EN 71-10:2005 Organic Chemical Compounds – Sample Preparation and Extraction
EN 71-11:2005 Organic Chemical Compounds – Method of Analysis
EN 62115: 2005 Safety of electrical toys
EN 60825-1:2007 Safety of laser products. Equipment classification and requirements
Safety of Toys - FAQ
What is the
significance of the CE marking – does it mean that the toy is safe?
The
CE marking is not a European safety marking or quality symbol intended for
consumers and should not be considered as such. Its purpose is to
indicate to enforcement authorities that the toys bearing it are intended for
sale in the European Community and signifies a declaration by the manufacturer
or his authorised representative that the toys satisfy the essential safety
requirements applicable to them and are entitled to access to Community
markets.
What happens if a toy
which has the CE marking is unsafe?
Day-to-day
enforcement of safety legislation, including the toys Regulations, is the
responsibility of local authority trading standards officers who have the
necessary powers to take action if they believe a product to be unsafe.
They can suspend unsafe products and can prosecute suppliers of unsafe
products.
Can a website address
be used to fulfil the name and address details which are required to be put on
the toy or its pa
No.
The name and address details are required to enable consumers or enforcement
officers to contact companies. While an abbreviated address (e.g. name,
postcode and city) is acceptable, a website would not because it may not be
permanent.
The toy I am
intending to import is being imported by a number of importers and has the
CE marking - can I rely on that to ensure that my toys are safe?
See
the meaning of the CE marking above. Importers are responsible for the
safety of the particular batch of toys they are importing. How they
satisfy themselves that the toy is safe is a matter for them though we would
advise that they should consider having them tested.
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