How to apply for EU EN71 certification for straw cups
Date：2026-03-30 09:48:32 Classification
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Guidelines for EU EN71 certification of straw cups. As a daily product for children, straw cups that come into direct contact with children's mouths are a necessary certification for entering the EU market. The following are detailed processing guidelines.
1、 Why do straw cups require EN71 certification
Straw cups are typically composed of multiple materials (plastic cup body, silicone straw, silicone cup mouth, stainless steel liner, metal spring, etc.), and each component may involve physical and chemical safety risks. The EU market requires all toys and products for children under 14 years old to comply with EN71 standards, otherwise they may face risks such as customs seizure and market recall.
2、 Main testing items
|Testing Standards | Testing Content | Focus on Straw Cups
|EN71-1 | Physical and mechanical safety | Small parts, bite durability, straw length, lid strength, drinking spout structure
|EN71-2 | Combustion performance | Flame retardant rating of plastic components
|EN71-3 | Specific Element Migration | 8 Transportable Heavy Metals including Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, Barium, Antimony, Selenium, Chromium, etc
Special reminder: As a food contact product, straw cups usually need to comply with the EU 10/2011 Food Contact Materials Regulation and undergo comprehensive migration testing and specific substance testing.
3、 Handling process
Determine product scope → Select testing agency → Submit application → Send sample for testing → Issue report
Step 1: Determine the detection range
Specify the material of the cup body (PP, PPSU, Tritan, stainless steel, etc.)
Specify the material of the straw (silicone, TPE, etc.)
Confirm if it contains metal components (springs, etc.)
Different materials need to be tested separately
Step 2: Choose a testing institution
Recommended Institution: Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration Number: L8083
Confirmation of qualifications: CNAS recognized, with the ability to detect food contact materials
Step 3: Submit the application and samples
Fill out the testing application form
Provide product material description, model, and target audience
Sending samples: Usually 2-3 sets of complete samples (including various material components) are required
Step 4: Laboratory testing
Physical safety testing (simulating children's usage scenarios)
Chemical analysis (heavy metal migration test)
Combustion performance test (if applicable)
Step 5: Obtain the report
After approval, issue a formal EN71 test report
Simultaneously issue compliance reports for food contact materials
4、 Processing cycle and cost reference
|Project | Reference Information
|Testing cycle | 5-7 working days (regular)
|Testing fee | EN71 complete set is approximately 1000-3000 yuan
|Food contact testing | Additional cost of approximately 2000-4000 yuan
|Report validity period | No fixed term, but material or process changes require retesting
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