EU EN71 certification report process for children's soothing toys
Date：2026-04-02 09:14:04 Classification
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Process for Handling the EU EN71 Certification Report for Children's Soothing Toys
1、 The necessity of EN71 certification for children's soothing toys
Children's soothing toys are specially designed to relieve the emotions of infants and young children and help them fall asleep. They mainly include plush soothing toys, soothing pads, soothing pad pendants, teething toys, music soothing toys, etc. The target users of this type of product are infants and young children under the age of 14, and it falls under the mandatory jurisdiction of the EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. It must pass EN71 certification and affix the CE mark before it can be sold in the EU market.
Due to the direct contact between soothing toys and baby skin, and the possibility of babies placing toys in their mouths or engaging in prolonged intimate contact, their requirements for chemical safety, physical and mechanical properties are more stringent compared to ordinary toys.
2、 The core process for obtaining EN71 certification
1. Confirm product classification and applicable standards
Firstly, it is necessary to clarify the specific type and material composition of the soothing toy, and determine which parts of the EN71 standard need to be met.
|Product Type | Core Applicable Standards
|Plush Comfort Toys | EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3
|Dental Soothing Toys | EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3+Requirements for Food Contact Materials
|Music Soothing Toys | EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3+Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
|Electronic Comfort Toys | EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3+Battery Instructions, etc
2. Choose a qualified testing institution
Choose a third-party testing laboratory recognized by the European Union or with CNAS/CMA qualifications. It is recommended to give priority to internationally renowned testing institutions, such as Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083, or domestic laboratories with EU recognized qualifications. Confirm that the laboratory can provide test reports recognized by EU customs and buyers.
3. Submit product information and samples
Submit a complete product information package to the testing agency, including product description, material list, production process description, target market statement, etc. Simultaneously provide a sufficient number of representative samples, typically 2-5 samples per SKU are required. The sample should be able to represent the actual quality level of mass production.
4. Laboratory testing
The testing agency conducts comprehensive testing of the product in accordance with EN71 standards, mainly including three core items:
EN71-1 Physical and Mechanical Performance Testing: Evaluate the risk of small part detachment, sharp tips and edges, rope and elastic rope length limitations, joint strength, bite testing, etc. For soothing toys, small part testing is particularly important as infants may put them in their mouths, posing a risk of suffocation.
EN71-2 Combustion Performance Test: Evaluate the combustion rate of materials under specific conditions to ensure that the product does not pose a risk of excessive combustion, especially for soft materials such as plush fabrics and ribbons.
EN71-3 Specific Element Migration Test: Detect whether the migration amount of 19 heavy metal elements, including lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, antimony, barium, chromium, etc., in the surface coating and substrate of toys meets the limit requirements. Chemical safety is a key area of concern as infants may have prolonged exposure and intimate contact with soothing toys.
5. Report preparation and review
After the test is completed, the laboratory issues a draft EN71 test report. The enterprise verifies whether the product information, testing items, testing results, and other contents in the report are accurate and correct. After confirming the accuracy, the laboratory issues the official test report.
6. Prepare technical documents and affix CE mark
After obtaining the test report, the enterprise needs to prepare complete technical documents, including product description, material list, production process, test report, compliance statement, etc. According to the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive, the manufacturer or authorized representative shall sign the EU Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE mark on the product and packaging.
3、 Processing cycle and cost reference
|Project | Reference Scope
|Test cycle | 5-7 working days (for regular samples)
|Basic cost | 1000-3000 yuan (depending on the complexity of the product)
4、 Precautions
Special requirements for infant and toddler products
The target users of children's soothing toys are infants and young children aged 0-3 years old, belonging to the early age group of toys. EN71-1 has stricter testing requirements for this type of product. For example, the definition of small parts is stricter, and certain components allowed to exist in toys for children over 3 years old may be deemed unqualified in infant toys.
Phthalates and Bisphenol A
Although EN71-3 already covers heavy metal testing, soothing toys still need to pay attention to the content of substances such as phthalate plasticizers and bisphenol A. It is recommended to conduct relevant tests for REACH Appendix 17 simultaneously to ensure full compliance with EU chemical restriction requirements.
Dental adhesive soothing toys
If the soothing toy also has teething function, in addition to EN71 testing, it is also necessary to consider the requirements of food contact material regulations (such as EU 10/2011) and conduct food grade safety migration testing.
Continuous compliance management
EN71 certification is not a one-time solution. It is recommended to establish a supplier material control system to ensure stable raw material formulas and unchanged production processes, in order to avoid subsequent compliance risks caused by material changes.
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