Teddy Bear EU EN71 Certification Test Report
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For the export of Teddy Bear plush toys to the EU, the EN71 test report is a mandatory compliance document, used to prove that the product meets the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.
The following is a detailed guide to obtaining EU EN71 certification test reports for Teddy Bears, including test items, common non-compliance items, and the application process:
I. Core Items of Teddy Bear EN71 Testing
As plush toys, Teddy Bears typically require testing in the following three areas (i.e., the "three major items of EN71"):
1. EN71-1: Physical and Mechanical Performance Testing (Most Critical)
This is the area where Teddy Bears are most likely to fail, mainly testing whether the toy will pose a danger after normal use or reasonable misuse.
Small Parts Test: Whether accessories such as eyes, nose, buttons, and ribbons on the Teddy Bear detach after a tensile test. If they detach and can completely enter the "small parts test cylinder," it is considered non-compliant (posing a choking risk to children under 36 months).
Tensile Strength Test: Apply tensile force (usually 90N) to the eyes, nose, limbs, and seams to check for breakage or detachment.
Seam Strength Test: Check for leakage of stuffing from seams.
Sharp Edges and Points: Check for exposed wires (if any) or broken needles that could prick a child.
Strings and Elastic Cords: Check for strangulation risks.
2. EN71-2: Flame Retardant Performance Test
Pluff toys are flammable materials and must undergo this test.
Test Content: Expose the teddy bear material to a specific flame and measure its burning rate.
Standard Requirements: The burning rate must not exceed 30 mm/s. If the material surface has a plush surface, the burning rate must not exceed 30 mm/s, and the flame must extinguish within 2 seconds.
Important: Flammable stuffing materials must not be used.
3. EN71-3: Migration of Specific Elements (Heavy Metal Detection)
This test checks whether the content of migratable heavy metals in Teddy Bear materials exceeds the standard.
Testing Items: Fabric, sewing thread, stuffing, plastic eyes/nose, printed coatings on clothing, etc.
Testing Items: Aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (III), chromium (VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organotin, zinc.
Special Note: Dyes on Teddy Bear clothing and lead and cadmium in plastic accessories are key monitoring targets.
II. Common Non-Compliance Items in Teddy Bear EN71 Tests (Risk Warning)
According to historical notification data from the EU RAPEX (Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products), Teddy Bear products are frequently recalled or refused entry due to the following issues:
1. Small parts detaching (most frequent): Eyes and nose detach during tensile testing, or seams break, causing stuffing to leak out, posing a choking risk to children.
2. Unclean Stuffing: Sharp foreign objects (such as broken needles) are found in the stuffing, or unsanitary recycled materials are used.
3. Inadequate Flame Retardancy: The plush fabric burns too quickly.
4. Excessive Chemicals: Phthalate levels in plastic parts exceed limits (although subject to REACH regulations, it is often tested together with EN71), or heavy metal levels in dyes exceed limits.
III. Application Process and Required Documents
1. Sample Preparation
Usually, 2-3 complete finished product samples are required.
If the teddy bear has multiple styles or colors, representative samples or separate samples must be provided according to laboratory requirements.
2. Completing the Application Form
Provide the product name, model, manufacturer information, and applicable age group (e.g., "0-3 years" or "3 years and older").
Age grouping is very important: Products under 3 years old have stricter testing standards (small parts testing is mandatory).
3. Laboratory Testing
The laboratory disassembles the samples and conducts the EN71-1/2/3 tests separately on the fabric, accessories, and filling.
4. Report Issuance
Upon successful testing, the laboratory issues an EN71 test report bearing the CNAS/CMA accreditation seal.
5. Signing the Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
After receiving the test report, the manufacturer or importer must sign the EC Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE marking to the product.
IV. Special Note: Amazon/E-commerce Platform Sales Requirements
If you are selling teddy bears on Amazon Europe, in addition to the EN71 report, please pay attention to the following compliance details:
1. CE Marking: The CE marking must be clearly printed on the product and its packaging.
2. Labeling Information: The product must be labeled, including:
Manufacturer's name and address.
Product name/model.
CE marking.
Warnings (e.g., Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts. Choking hazard.).
Information on importers within the EU (if the manufacturer is outside the EU).
3. Product Images: Images submitted to the platform must clearly show the aforementioned labels and CE marking.
Summary
The core of obtaining an EN71 report for Teddy Bear products is ensuring that "the eyes and nose cannot be pulled off, the fabric is non-flammable, and the materials are non-toxic." It is recommended to conduct sample pre-testing before mass production to avoid design flaws (such as loosely assembled eyes) leading to the entire batch of goods failing to meet standards.
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