European Union Public Safety Standards ⇧

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EU-Mandated Harmonised Standards: Toy safety

No subject is more important than the safety of children. The European Union has long been a pioneer in assuring the safety of toys through a decades-long effort. The current mandatory regulations began with the creation of a Mandate by the European Union. Based upon that Mandate, the Center for European Normalisation (CEN) developed a workplan for the creation of mandatory standards and that workplan was approved by the European Union. National representatives then gathered under the auspices of CEN together with invited experts brought in by the national representatives. During the process, the European Union carefully monitored the process.

Upon completion of the standards, each country in the European Union is mandated to publish each of the named documents, as published in the Official Journal, as a National Standard within 6 months. In addition, each national government is required to transpose each of the requirements of the applicable Directives and Regulations into national law. In addition, the European Union as well as national bodies such as the United Kingdom publish extensive guidance on the use of these standards.

Petition

1. Petition to Her Majesty's Government Regarding the Safety of Toys

Base Directives:

1. Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys, OJ L 170, 30 June 2009
2. Commission Directive 2012/7/EU of 2 March 2012 amending, for the purpose of adaptation to technical progress, part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to toy safety
3. Commission Regulation (EU) No 681/2013 of 17 July 2013 amending part III of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys
4. Commission Directive 2014/79/EU of 20 June 2014 amending Appendix C of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys, as regards TCEP, TCPP and TDCP
5. Commission Directive 2014/81/EU of 23 June 2014 amending Appendix C of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys, as regards bisphenol A
6. Commission Directive 2014/84/EU of 30 June 2014 amending Appendix A of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys, as regards nickel

Mandatory Harmonised standards under Directive 2009/48/EC for Safety of Toys

• EN 71-1:2011+A3:2014: Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
• EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014: Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
• EN 71-3:2013: Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
• EN 71-4:2013: Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
• EN 71-5:2013: Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
• EN 71-7:2014: Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
• EN 71-8:2011: Safety of toys - Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
• EN 71-12:2013: Safety of toys - Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
• EN 71-13:2014: Safety of toys - Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games

Directives repealed:

1. Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys, OJ L 187 of 6 July 1988. Directive 88/378/EEC, except Article 2(1) and Part 3 of Annex II, is repealed with effect from 20 July 2011. Article 2(1) thereof and Part 3 of Annex II thereto are repealed with effect from 20 July 2013.

EU Web Site and Guide:

1. Guide for application: Guidance on CE marking for professionals
2. Website on Toys

Publications in the Official Journal:

1. Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys - OJ C 196 of 12/06/2015.
2. Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys - OJ C 181 of 13/06/2014
3. The last publication of references of harmonised standards for the repealed directive took place on 1 September 2010: Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 88/378/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys OJ C 236/3 of 01/09/2010

EU Mandates for Standardization:

1. M/445 STANDARDISATION MANDATE ADDRESSED TO CEN AND CENELEC WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC REVISING DIRECTIVE 88/378/EEC CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF TOYS (9 July 2009)
2. M/484 Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN to amend EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 “Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties” with regards certain aquatic toys
3. M/482 Mandate addressed to CEN to amend EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009 “Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties” with regards to items that are propelled into free flight by a child releasing an elastic band

Publication in the London Gazette, Official Public Record:

• 1 July 1994, Issue 53722, Page 9475
• 13 August 1993, Issue 53400, Page 13487
• 9 October 1989, Issue 51895, Page 11546
• 9 September 1999, Notice L-55604-2SI
• 23 October 1998, Notice L-55290-6SI
• 13 August 1996, Issue 54495, Page 10866
• 6 November 1995, Issue 54203, page 14962
• 24 July 2011, The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (2011 No. 1881)
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• N°1: Guidance document on scooters (20/01/2012)
• N°2: Community legislation applicable to "floating seats" (26/04/2001)
• N°3: The guidance document on the relationship between the Safety of Toys Directive and the Cadmium Directive (Directive 91/338/EEC) has become obsolete after the Court of Justice has given its judgment in case C-9/04 (03/02/2003)
• N°4: Guidelines on the treatment of "grey zone" products - is a specific product covered by Directive 88/378/EEC or not? (14/03/2007)
• N°5: Guidelines on the treatment of "grey zone" products - criteria to classify products consisting of miniatures to be assembled and painted and their support products (13/02/2003)
• N°6: Guidelines on the treatment of "grey zone" products - criteria for differentiating dolls for adult collectors from toys (13/02/2003)
• N°7: Guidance document on toys used in and on the water (15/01/2014)
• N°8: Guidance document on pools covered by the Toys Safety Directive (30/06/2008)
• N°9: Guidance document on books (10/12/2013)
• N°10: Guidance document on the classification of music instruments (21/12/2010)
• N°11: Guidance document on the classification of toys intended for children under 3 years (06/04/2009)
• N°12: Guidance document on packaging (09/07/2012)
• N°13: Guidance document on crafts (19/04/2011)
• N°14: Guidance document on sports equipments (18/01/2012)
• N°15: Guidance document on writing instruments and stationary (09/10/2012)
• N°16: Guidance document on electronic equipment (09/07/2012)
• N°17: Guidance document on disguise costumes (04/12/2012)
• N°A1: Guideline on the interpretation of the concept “which can be placed in the mouth” as laid down in the entry 52 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation 1907/2006 (08/01/2014)
• N°A2: TSD explanatory guidance document in ENGLISH (Rev 1.7) (13/12/2013)
• N°A3: Technical documentation guidance document in ENGLISH (Version 1.3) (02/12/2013)
• N°B1: Template of the EC Declaration of Conformity (13/07/2011)
• N°B2: Overview of the warnings required by the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC in the different languages (11/06/2013)
• N°C1: Toy Safety Brochure (06/10/2010)
• N°C2: Toy Safety Tips (29/09/2010)

Recommendations and Protocols of the Official Notified Bodies-Toys (NB-Toys) Group

• Recommendation No 1 : format EC type examination certificate (Rev 3)
• Recommendation No 2 : NoBo identification number affixed to the toy
• Recommendation No 3 : failure of safety limit
• Recommendation No 4 : transitional period
• Protocol No 1 : Toys submitted to EC Type-Examination
• Protocol No 2 : Microbiological safety of toys
• Protocol No 3 : Rotor blades in helicopter toys
• Protocol No 4 : Washability of toys approval

Official United Kingdom Guidance:

1. The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011: Guidelines on the Appointment of UK Notified Bodies (August 2011)
2. Toy manufacturers, importers and distributors: your responsibilities
3. The Safety of Toys: Consultation on the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Feburary 2011) [ pdf ]
4. UK Government Official Explanatory Memorandum To The Toys (Safety) Regulations (2011 No. 1881)
5. Government response document to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ public consultation on the transposition of European Directive on the Safety of Toys 2009/48/EC
6. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 01 - Toy Safety Directive Guidance (27.10.10)
7. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 02 - Obligations Of Economic Operators Version 6 (27.10.10)
8. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 03 - Technical Documentation Version 3 (12.12.11)
9. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 04 - MARKINGS & Warnings Version 2 (22.02.12)
10. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 05 - Conformity Of Series Production Version 2 (22.05.12)
11. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 06 - BIll Of Materials – Version 1 (08.03.11)
12. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 06 - Part 6 – Bill of Materials – EXCEL FORMAT (08.03.11)
13. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 07 - Safety Assessments – Version 3 (30.05.12)
14. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 08 - Hygiene And Textile Toys (01.12.11)
15. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 09 - Product Monitoring – Version 1 (27.02.12)
16. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 10 - Conformity Assessment (13.06.12)
17. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 11 - CMR Guide (02.08.13)
18. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, Part 12 - Chemical Compliance Strategies (11.12.13)
19. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, FAQ - Obligations Of Economic Operators - Version 5 (12.12.11)
20. Revised Toy Safety Directive Guidance, FAQ – Markings & Warnings Version 2 (06.11.11)

Official EC contact point:

1. DG Enterprise and Industry, Ms Katleen Hendrix, Tel.+32 2 29 95872, Mr Jürgen Vogelgesang, Tel. +32 2 29 60913, E-mail

Position Papers from ANEC, Official EU Voice of the Consumer:

• ANEC-CHILD-2014-G-064: ANEC Position Paper on the Effectiveness of the Toy Safety Directive (17/07/2014)
• ANEC-CHILD-2012-G-094: ANEC-BEUC position paper: EU Subgroup on chemicals in toys fails its mission - Critical review (28/11/2012)
• ANEC-CHILD-2012-G-081: ANEC/BEUC position on reducing children exposure to lead from toys (18/10/2012)
• ANEC-CHILD-2012-G-004: ANEC/BEUC position paper: flame retardant TCEP should be banned from all toys (22/02/2012)
• ANEC-CHILD-2011-G-002: ANEC proposal for the coverage of organic CMR substances in toys for children below 36 months and for mouth actuated toys (28/02/2011)
• ANEC-CHILD-2011-G-015: Draft ANEC proposal on a Barium limit value for toys (28/02/2011)
• ANEC-CHILD-2010-G-093: ANEC position on SCHER opinion: Evaluation of the migration limits for chemical elements in toys (July 2010) (01/12/2010)
• ANEC-CHILD-2010-G-092: ANEC position on SCHER opinion: Risk from organic CMR substances in toys (May 2010) (01/12/2010)
• ANEC-SG-2010-G-007: ANEC position on the possible streamlining of the legal and standardisation frameworks for toy safety (06/09/2010)
• ANEC-CHILD-2009-S-012: Toys: 12 Tips for a Safe Christmas (02/12/2009)
• ANEC-CHILD-2009-G-062: ANEC/BEUC factsheet on the new toy safety legislation (23/09/2009)
• ANEC-CHILD-2008-G-063: Toys: Find (and understand) the warnings! (05/11/2008)
• ANEC-CHILD-2008-G-010: Final ANEC/BEUC position paper on the proposal for a revised Toy Directive (01/04/2008)
• ANEC-CHILD-2007-G-072: ANEC/BEUC letter concerning the Resolution on Product and particularly Toy Safety (25/09/2007)
• ANEC-CHILD-2007-G-045: ANEC and BEUC input to the consultation on the revision of the Toy Safety Directive (09/08/2007)
• ANEC-CHILD-2007-G-043: ANEC and BEUC input to the consultation on the impact of revising the chemical requirements of the Toy Safety Directive (09/08/2007)
• ANEC-CHILD-2004-G-059: Revision of the Toy Safety Directive - Key issues from an ANEC and BEUC perspective (16/11/2004)
• ANEC-CHILD-2001-G-112: Further comments from ANEC and BEUC on the Commission's Discussion paper "Issues to consider in a possible revision of the Safety of Toys Directive (88/378/EEC)" (19/12/2001)
• ANEC-CHILD-2001-G-156: Revision of the toy safety directive. Preliminary views from ANEC and BEUC (01/05/2001)

Last Updated: August 18, 2015

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