Overview
Toys sector: an overview of conformity processes
In the EU, toys fall under Directive 2009/48/EC on Toy Safety. A manufacturer that fully applies the harmonised standards (the EN 71 series) can self-declare; a notified body becomes involved if it does not.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Toys sector: what do we test?
- 01Plastic and wooden toys
- 02Plush and textile toys
- 03Electric and battery-operated toys
- 04Activity toys
- 05Toy cosmetic sets
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Toys supply chain needs are under one roof.
All services
Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- EN 71-1Mechanical and physical properties in toys
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- EN 71-3migration of certain elements in toys
- 16 CFR 1203safety in bike helmets
- 16 CFR 1219safety in full size cribs
- 16 CFR 1220Safety in small cribs
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- 16 CFR 1500Abuse experiments on hazardous substances and children's products
- 16 CFR 1501Risk of choking with small parts roller
- 16 CFR Part 1107Rules for third-party testing and certification of conformity for children's products
- 16 CFR Part 1110Rules for issuing conformity certificates for consumer products
- 16 CFR Part 1112acceptance requirements of third-party conformity assessment bodies
- 16 CFR Part 1220Safety specifications for full size baby cribs
- 16 CFR Part 1221Safety specifications in playgrounds
- ISO 11930antimicrobial protection effectiveness in cosmetics
- ISO 16212Yeast and mold counting in cosmetics
- ISO 16217water resistance (SPF) in cosmetics
- ISO 18415Specified and unspecified microorganisms in cosmetics
- ISO 21148general principles of cosmetic microbiology
- ISO 21149aerobic mesophilic bacteria count in cosmetics
- ISO 22717detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cosmetics
- ISO 22718detection of Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetics
- ISO 24443In vitro UVA protection determination in sunscreens
- ISO 24444In vivo SPF determination in sunscreens
- USP <61>microbial enumeration tests
- USP <62>tests for specified microorganisms
- IEC 60335Safety in home and similar electrical devices
- IEC 61010Safety in measuring, control and laboratory devices
- IEC 62368Security in audio, video and information technology devices
- IEC 60601-1Basic safety in medical electrical devices
- CSA C22.2Canadian electrical equipment safety standards
- EN 12102Noise measurement in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14511Performance and capacity in heat pumps and air conditioners
- EN 14825Seasonal performance in air conditioners and heat pumps
- EN 62115safety in electric toys
- IEC 60034rotary electric machines
- IEC 60112Comparative tracking index in solid insulation materials
- IEC 60204-1electrical equipment safety in machines
- IEC 60227PVC insulated cables
- IEC 60228conductors of insulated cables
- ASTM E119Fire resistance in building elements
- ASTM E84flame spread on the surface
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- EN 13501-1Reaction to fire class in building materials
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- ISO 5660heat release with cone calorimeter
- EN 13501Fire classification of building products
- EN 45545fire safety in railway vehicles
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR 1632flammability of mattresses by cigarettes
- 16 CFR 1633flaming ignition in beds
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
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