Stuffed toy EU EN71 certification process. Stuffed toy are one of the children's favorite toys. However, in recent years, the safety of Stuffed toy has aroused widespread concern. In order to protect the rights and interests of consumers, the EU has conducted EN71 testing on Stuffed toy and formulated corresponding handling requirements. EN71 is the normative standard for toy products in the European Union market, and this toy directive applies to any product or material designed or intended for children under the age of 14 to play with.

EN71 Toy Scope of Application

Including Stuffed toy, plastic toys, paper toys, electronic toys, wooden toys, metal toys, leather toys, educational toys, early education toys, fiberglass toys, children's cars and other miscellaneous toys.

Common European EN71 projects

There are many standards implemented by EN71, but generally speaking, general Sex toy, daily necessities, handicrafts, products similar to toys, baby products, etc. need to be tested in the first three parts, namely EN71-1. EN71-2. EN71-3, before they can be allowed to enter the EU market.

The main testing content includes physical and mechanical testing, flammability testing, and toxic metal dissolution testing.

EN71 Certification Process

1. Certification application form;

2. Relevant samples and materials;

3. Laboratory testing;

4. Provide testing reports and certificates.

Required information

1. 2-3 test samples;

2. Product user manual;

3. Product Bill of materials.

Detection cycle

The EN71 certification cycle generally takes about 5 working days, and the specific time needs to be analyzed according to the specific product.

Kind reminder

The European Union is closely monitoring the compliance of toys. Recently, a large number of products have been notified and requested to be removed from shelves for recall due to non-compliance with EN71-2 combustion performance and EN71-1 small component requirements.

Remind manufacturers to control the safety and quality of their products, conduct corresponding standard safety tests, and avoid taking chances in this trend. Once the product is randomly inspected by relevant departments and fails to meet the standards, it will face penalties such as being notified, recalled, or fined by the market regulatory authorities of the destination country. Not only may it face significant economic losses, but brand reputation may also be affected.