Children's bath toys need to undergo EU EN71 testing. EN71 is the abbreviation of European Toy Safety Standard. It is one of the important standards in the European toy industry and is designed to protect the health and safety of children. This standard is formulated and published by the European Commission and is the basic safety requirement for toy products sold within the EU.



EU EN71 Testing Guidelines for Children's Bath Toys:

1. Understand the EN71 standard:

EN71 is the European toy safety standard, which includes testing requirements for physical properties, chemical properties, combustion properties and other aspects related to toy safety. This standard ensures the safety of toys for children and stipulates the conditions for sales of toys on the European market.

2. Prepare product information:

Provide detailed product information on children's bath toys, including materials, colors, shapes, etc., which will help the testing agency determine the cost and scope of testing required.

3. Determine the test scope and age group:

According to the EN71 standard, determine what specific test items need to be carried out, such as physical performance testing, chemical performance testing, etc. At the same time, determine the age group for which the toy is suitable, because children of different ages have different safety requirements for toys.

4. Provide samples for testing:

In accordance with the requirements of the testing agency, provide a sufficient number of children's bath toy samples for testing. These samples will be used for physical performance testing, chemical performance testing, etc.

5. Test:

Conduct a series of tests, including but not limited to the following aspects:

Physical performance testing: including sharp edge and tip testing, small parts testing, etc., to ensure that there are no parts of the toy that may be cut or accidentally swallowed.

Chemical performance testing: Test whether toys contain excessive heavy metals, phthalates and other harmful substances.

Combustion performance test: Evaluate the flame retardant properties of toy materials to ensure that they will not exacerbate the fire in the event of a fire.

6. Wait and get the test report:

After completing all tests, the testing agency will issue a test report. This report will detail the results of each test and whether the toy meets the requirements of the EN71 standard.

7. Take appropriate measures based on the test results:

If the toy complies with EN71 standards, you can obtain the corresponding certification and sell it on the EU market. If not, you need to make improvements based on the recommendations in the test report and retest.