How to apply for EU EN71 certification testing of alphabet building blocks?
Date：2024-10-25 09:30:54 Classification
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As children's toys, alphabet blocks need to undergo EN71 certification testing when exported to the EU to ensure that they comply with EU toy safety standards. The following is the general process for handling EN71 certification testing:
1. Determine the applicable standards: First, you need to determine the parts of the EN71 standard that the letter building blocks need to comply with, which usually include:
- EN71-1: Physical and mechanical performance testing, including drop test, small parts test, sharp edge test, etc.
- EN71-2: Flammability test to ensure that toy materials will not burn quickly when exposed to a fire source.
- EN71-3: Migration test of specific elements, mainly focusing on heavy metals and harmful substances that can migrate in accessible parts or materials in toys.
2. Prepare technical documents: Manufacturers need to prepare complete technical documents, including product specifications, design drawings, material lists, manufacturing processes, etc.
3. Sample preparation: According to the requirements of the certification body, prepare a certain number of letter building blocks samples and send them to the designated laboratory for testing.
4. Laboratory testing: The testing laboratory will conduct a series of tests on the received samples, including physical and mechanical properties, flammability, chemical element migration, etc.
5. Issuing a report/certificate: After the test is completed, the laboratory will issue a corresponding report or certificate based on the test results to prove whether the product meets the requirements of the EN71 standard.
6. Testing cycle: The testing cycle is generally 5 to 7 working days, but may vary depending on product complexity and laboratory schedule.
7. Cost: The cost of EN71 toy testing varies depending on the type of toy, complexity and test items. It is generally between 1,000 and 3,000 yuan. The specific cost needs to be determined according to the actual situation.
8. Continuous compliance: After obtaining EN71 certification, manufacturers need to continue to ensure that products comply with the requirements of the EN71 standard and update or retest when necessary.
9. CE mark: Toys that have passed EN71 certification can be affixed with the CE mark, indicating that the product meets the requirements of the EU market.
When applying for EN71 certification, it is recommended to cooperate with a professional certification agency or laboratory to ensure the smooth progress of the process and the accuracy of test results. At the same time, manufacturers should keep abreast of the latest EU regulations and standards updates to ensure continued product compliance.
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