Plush toys EU en71 toy standard test method
Date：2024-09-03 10:00:32 Classification
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When plush toys are exported to the EU, they need to be tested according to the EN71 toy safety standard. The EN71 standard is a series of European standards for the safety of children's toys, aiming to ensure the safety of toys and prevent harmful products from entering the EU market. The following are the main EN71 test items and methods that plush toys need to undergo:
1. EN71-1: Physical and mechanical performance testing: This part of the test includes inspection of the toys’ points, sharp edges, small parts, suffocation hazards, electrical safety, etc. to ensure that the toys will not cause harm to children when they play with them.
2. EN71-2: Flammability test: This part of the test focuses on the flammability properties of toys, especially those that may be in direct contact with children's skin, such as plush toys and textile toys.
3. EN71-3: Migration testing of specific elements: This part of the test focuses on the migration limits of heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.) in toy materials to ensure that the content of these harmful substances in toys will not affect children's health.
4. EN71-4: Test equipment for chemical and related activities: This part specifies the limits for chemical substances used in chemical test equipment and equipment for related activities.
5. EN71-5: Chemical toys (except test devices): This part specifies the restrictions and requirements for the use of hazardous substances in chemical toys.
6. EN71-6: Graphical representation of age signs: This part points out that toys that are not suitable for children under 3 years of age but may be dangerous to children under 3 years of age should be affixed with age warning signs.
7. EN71-7: Requirements for finger paints: This part deals with specific requirements for finger paints.
8. EN71-8: Swinging, sliding and similar toys for indoor and outdoor household entertainment: This part deals with the safety requirements for specific types of toys.
9. EN71-9: General requirements for organic compounds in toys: This part specifies the limits for organic compounds in toys.
The testing process usually includes determining the test scope, finding a certified laboratory, preparing test samples, conducting tests, issuing test reports, making product improvements based on test results, and finally obtaining certification. Testing fees and cycle times will vary based on the specific testing project and the laboratory's productivity.
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