How to apply for EU EN71 testing for children's hair accessories
Date：2025-05-28 10:19:54 Classification
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Children's hair accessories need to pass EN71 testing before being sold in the EU market to ensure that they meet EU safety standards. The EN71 standard is mainly for products used by children aged 12 or under, including physical and mechanical performance testing, flammability testing, toxic metal dissolution testing and other requirements. The following is a detailed process for handling EU EN71 testing for children's hair accessories:
1. Select a certification body
Choose a certification body with certification qualifications to apply. The agency will test and evaluate the product to ensure that it meets the EN71 standard.
2. Submit application and samples
Submit an application to the selected certification body, including filling in relevant forms, providing product samples and necessary technical documents. Ensure that all submitted information is true, accurate and complete.
3. Product testing
The certification body will test the submitted children's hair accessories samples, and the test content may include:
- Physical and mechanical performance tests: including drop tests, small parts tests, sharp edge tests, tension tests, pressure tests, etc.
- Flammability test: evaluate the burning behavior of the product under specific conditions to ensure that the product will not cause fire or burn children.
- Toxic metal dissolution test: evaluate the heavy metal dissolution of the product under specific conditions to ensure that the product will not harm children's health.
4. Evaluation and review
Evaluation and review are carried out based on the test results and submitted technical documents. If the product meets the EN71 standard, the certification body will issue the corresponding certification certificate.
5. Issuance of certificate
After the children's hair accessories sample passes all tests and evaluations, the certification body will issue the EN71 certification certificate to allow the product to be sold on the EU market.
6. Continuous supervision
After obtaining EN71 certification, manufacturers need to accept continuous supervision from the certification body to ensure the continued compliance of the product, including regular product sampling and factory inspections.
Required materials
When applying for EN71 certification, the following materials are usually required:
- Product manual: including product name, model, specifications, purpose, applicable age and other information.
- Technical parameters: material list, production process description, etc.
- Product photos: including photos of the overall appearance and details.
- Quality control documents: quality control records during the production process, information on raw material suppliers, etc.
- Other documents: product labels (must include CE mark, manufacturer information, etc.), importer or distributor information (if applicable).
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