Manual DIY EU EN71 Certification Report Process for Bean Splicing
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DIY EU EN71 certification report process for piecing beans by hand
1、 Product Overview and Certification Background
Perler Beads/Fuse Beads are colored ABS or PP plastic beads that players can arrange on a grooved creative template to form patterns, and then soften and fuse them with an iron to create various three-dimensional or flat works. As a creative product aimed at children and handicraft enthusiasts, Pinduoduo must comply with the relevant requirements of EN71 toy safety standards when sold in the EU market.
The EN71 standard is a mandatory safety access requirement for toy products in the EU market, aimed at ensuring that toys do not pose a risk to children's health under normal use and foreseeable reasonable abuse. Due to its target audience including children and involvement in heating and melting processes, blended bean products need to undergo complete EN71 testing and certification before they can legally enter the EU market.
2、 Detailed Explanation of EN71 Standard System
The EN71 standard series includes multiple testing items, and for blended bean products, the following core standards need to be focused on:
1. EN71-1 Physical and mechanical properties
This standard mainly evaluates the physical structural safety of toys, and the following testing items should be focused on for blended products:
Small parts testing: Test whether the beads are small parts (spherical objects with a diameter less than 31.7mm, or objects with a size less than 57mm × 132mm × 127mm). If the product contains detachable small parts and is suitable for children under 3 years old, there may be a risk of suffocation
Sharp tips and sharp edges: Check whether plastic parts pose a danger during production or after damage
Tensile testing: Evaluating the firmness of packaging or fixed components
Torque testing: checking the stability of threaded connections or bonding areas
Compression test: simulating the structural integrity of toys under compression
2. EN71-2 flame retardant performance
Evaluate the combustion characteristics of toy materials to ensure that the product does not burn too quickly or produce a large amount of flames when in contact with a fire source:
Burning speed test of materials
Assessment of Droplets after Combustion
Determination of combustion levels for different materials
As a plastic material product, it is necessary to ensure that its combustion performance meets the corresponding category requirements.
3. EN71-3 Migration of Specific Elements (Heavy Metal Migration Test)
This is the most essential chemical safety test for children's toys, evaluating whether heavy metals in toy materials will migrate in a simulated gastric juice environment:
|Test elements | Limit requirements (mg/kg) | Evaluation criteria
|Lead (Pb) | 23 | Total lead content or migration of three types of materials
|Cadmium (Cd) | 1.3 | The limit values may vary depending on the type and purpose of the material
|Mercury (Hg) | 0.04 | New version EN71-3:2019+A1:2021 requirements
|Arsenic (As) | 0.9 | Limit value for Class I materials (dry, brittle powder or film)
|Antimony (Sb) | 15 | Limit values for Class II materials (liquid or viscous materials)
|Barium (Ba) | 375 | Third class material limit (scraping material)
|Selenium (Se) | 15 | Different material categories have different limit values
|Chromium (Cr) | 0.02 (Cr ³ ⁺/Cr ⁶⁺) | needs to be measured and evaluated separately
|Aluminum (Al) | 2250 | Limit values for Class III materials
Pinduoduo, as a plastic toy that children can come into contact with, must pass strict eight heavy metal migration tests.
4. EN71-9 Requirements for Organic Compounds
This standard specifies the limits of organic compounds that may exist in toys, mainly targeting the following substances:
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Nitrosamines and Nitroso Compounds
Primary aromatic amine
Some solvent residues
Plasticizers (such as phthalates)
If soy products are colored with pigments or contain plasticizers, it is necessary to evaluate whether the migration of organic compounds meets the standard requirements.
3、 EN71 certification detailed process
Phase 1: Application Preparation
Data Preparation Checklist:
|Type of Information | Specific Content | Explanation
|Product technical documents | Product description, Bill of Materials (BOM), structural diagram | Detailed list of materials for each component is required
|Business License | Manufacturer/Exporter Qualification Certificate | Stamped with Official Seal
|Application Form | Certification Application Form, Product Information Form | Fill in according to the format of the testing institution
|Samples | 3-5 sets of complete packaging samples | Must include instructions and accessories
|Ingredient information | Raw material SDS, pigment/dye ingredient description | Key information related to chemical testing
|Brand authorization | If it is a branded product, authorization documents must be provided | Applicable to OEM/ODM products
Sample specification requirements:
Regular color samples (recommended to provide 8-12 colors)
Different specifications and models (if any)
Complete packaging (including instructions, ironing paper, and other accessories)
Special decorative or printed pattern samples
Phase 2: Product Evaluation and Testing Plan Development
After receiving the application materials, the certification body will conduct the following evaluation work:
1. Product classification confirmation: Determine whether Pinduoduo belongs to the category of toys and the applicable age group
2. Material identification: Analyze the type of plastic (ABS/PP), coloring agent system, and additive composition used in the product
3. Development of testing plan: Determine the required EN71 testing project combination based on product characteristics
4. Risk assessment: Identify potential security risk points of the product and develop targeted testing strategies
Phase Three: Laboratory Testing
Testing cycle: usually 5-7 working days (urgent services can be shortened to 3-5 working days)
Testing process:
Sample reception and numbering
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Appearance inspection and photo archiving
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Physical and mechanical performance testing (EN71-1)
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Combustion performance test (EN71-2)
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Preparation and pretreatment of chemical samples
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Heavy metal migration test (EN71-3)
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Organic compound testing (EN71-9, depending on the situation)
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Data verification and result evaluation
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Report preparation and review
Key Test Node Description:
Physical testing is usually completed within 3 working days after receiving the sample
The chemical testing cycle is relatively long and requires steps such as sample digestion, instrument analysis, and data review
Some testing items may require retesting due to initial test results not meeting the standards
Phase Four: Report Preparation and Review
After the testing is completed, the laboratory will issue a formal EN71 testing report, which should include the following contents:
Report number and issuance date
Client and manufacturer information
Product name, model, specification description
Test Basis Standard List
Test sample description (including pictures)
Detailed results of each testing project
Conclusion and conformity assessment
Qualification Statement and Signature of Testing Institution
4、 Certification fees and institution selection
Testing fee reference
The EN71 certification fee varies depending on factors such as product complexity, number of testing items, and sample quantity
|Test Category | Description|
|EN71-1 Physical and Mechanical | Basic Testing Items
|EN71-2 Flame retardant performance | Material combustion test
|EN71-3 Heavy Metal Migration | Eight Major Heavy Metals Full Item
The specific cost shall be subject to the actual quotation of the testing institution
Suggestions for selecting testing institutions
|Select key points | Explanation
|Qualification accreditation | Possess CNAS and CMA accreditation, and accepted by the EU market
|Industry experience | Rich experience in testing toy products
|Service response | Smooth communication, timely response, and support for urgent services
|Authoritative Report | The report has a high level of recognition in the international market
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