88/378/EEC - Safety of toys
Council Directive 88/378/EEC aims to harmonize the safety requirements for toys marketed within the European Community to ensure consumer protection, particularly for children under 14 years. It establishes essential safety criteria that toys must meet to be placed on the market, addressing hazards related to design, composition, and use, considering normal and foreseeable child behavior. The Directive mandates the use of harmonized European standards developed by recognized bodies, which serve as a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements. Toys bearing the CE mark demonstrate compliance either by adherence to these standards or via certification of an approved model by an approved body. Member States must appoint such approved bodies responsible for type-examination and conformity assessment procedures. The Directive includes provisions for market surveillance, requiring withdrawal or restriction of unsafe toys and guaranteeing consumers receive warnings and usage instructions for certain products. It ensures free movement of toys meeting the safety requirements and mandates traceability by requiring manufacturers to keep technical documentation accessible. This Directive thus plays a critical role in safeguarding children's safety and facilitating the free trade of toys across the internal market.
Purpose
Council Directive 88/378/EEC aims to harmonize the laws of EU Member States concerning the safety of toys placed on the market. This harmonization is intended to remove trade barriers and ensure a high level of protection for consumer health and safety, especially for children under 14 years of age. The Directive establishes uniform essential safety requirements for toys to be met before they can be marketed within the European Community, ensuring free movement of safe products and protecting users from hazards linked to toys.
Key Obligations
Safety Requirements: Toys must not jeopardize the safety or health of users or third parties when used as intended or in foreseeable ways considering typical child behavior. Toys placed on the market must meet the essential safety requirements listed in Annex II.
Compliance and Presumption of Conformity:
Toys conforming to harmonized European standards (published in the Official Journal) are presumed to comply with the essential safety requirements. Alternatively, toys that do not fully conform to such standards but have been certified by an approved body through EC type-examination and bear the CE mark are also presumed compliant.CE Marking:
Toys must bear the CE mark confirming conformity with either the harmonized standards or an approved model. The manufacturer or authorized representative established within the EU must affix it visibly and legibly on the toy or packaging.Approved Bodies:
Member States shall designate approved bodies responsible for type-examination certificates and model approvals for toys that do not fully comply with harmonized standards. These bodies must meet minimum criteria as set out in Annex III.Documentation and Traceability:
Manufacturers or their authorized representatives must keep available detailed documentation including design, manufacturing data, conformity assessment records, and test certificates for inspection purposes.Market Surveillance:
Member States must conduct sample checks on toys in their market to verify compliance. If toys bearing the CE mark are found to endanger health or safety, Member States shall take appropriate measures such as market withdrawal or sales prohibition and notify the Commission.Information and Warnings:
Certain categories of toys require explicit safety warnings or precautionary information as specified in Annex IV. Member States may require these warnings to be provided in their official language.Enforcement and Remedies:
Member States must ensure remedies against wrongful affixing of the CE mark and establish mechanisms for action against non-compliant toys.
Affected Products and Actors
Scope:
The Directive applies to any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age.Exclusions:
Products listed in Annex I (not detailed here) are expressly excluded from the definition of toys under this Directive, often because they are not intended for children or require special supervision.Actors:
- Manufacturers responsible for compliance and CE marking.
- Authorized representatives or importers established in the EU if the manufacturer is outside EU.
- Approved bodies designated by Member States for conformity assessment and issuing type-examination certificates.
- Market surveillance authorities in Member States responsible for checks and enforcement.
Implementation Timeline
Harmonized Standards Availability:
The Commission shall ensure harmonized standards covering all essential safety requirements are drawn up and available in time for Member States to adopt necessary national provisions by 1 July 1989.National Provisions Effective:
Member States’ implementing provisions based on the Directive’s requirements take effect from 1 January 1990.Ongoing Updates and Review:
The Commission and Member States shall monitor harmonized standards and update them as necessary. Measures exist to withdraw deficient standards or address non-compliance detected post-market placement.
This Directive establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure that toys marketed throughout the EU comply with uniform safety standards, thus facilitating safe trade and protecting children’s health and safety across Member States.
This Directive applies to toys, defined as any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age. It covers the safety requirements for toys placed on the market, ensuring they do not pose a risk to the health and safety of users or third parties when used as intended or in a foreseeable manner, considering the behavior of children. The Directive excludes certain products listed in its Annex I that are not regarded as toys for its purposes, such as products not intended for children or requiring special supervision or usage conditions. It mandates compliance with essential safety requirements for all toys marketed within the EU and sets out procedures for conformity assessment, including harmonized standards and certification, to facilitate free movement within the internal market.
Die Richtlinie 88/378/EWG zielt darauf ab, durch die Harmonisierung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau für Spielzeug im Europäischen Binnenmarkt zu gewährleisten. Spielzeug im Sinne der Richtlinie umfasst alle Produkte, die für Kinder bis 14 Jahre zum Spielen bestimmt sind, mit bestimmten Ausnahmen. Die Richtlinie fordert, dass Spielzeug nur in Verkehr gebracht wird, wenn es die Sicherheit und Gesundheit der Nutzer weder bei bestimmungsgemäßer noch vorhersehbarer Verwendung gefährdet. Wesentliche Sicherheitsanforderungen sind festgelegt und die Einhaltung dieser Anforderungen kann durch die Anwendung harmonisierter europäischer Normen oder durch eine EG-Baumusterprüfung nachgewiesen werden. Das EG-Zeichen kennzeichnet konformes Spielzeug und darf nur angebracht werden, wenn die Anforderungen erfüllt sind. Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, Überwachungsmaßnahmen zu ergreifen, um nicht konformes Spielzeug aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen. Zudem sind zulassungsfähige Stellen für Konformitätsprüfungen zu benennen. Die Richtlinie trägt so zur Beseitigung von Handelshemmnissen bei und schützt Kinder effektiv vor gefährlichem Spielzeug.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 88/378/EWG dient der Vereinheitlichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Gemeinschaft hinsichtlich der Sicherheit von Spielzeug. Ziel ist es, Handelshemmnisse innerhalb des Binnenmarkts zu beseitigen, einen wirksamen Verbraucherschutz, insbesondere zum Schutz von Kindern, sicherzustellen und gleiche Wettbewerbsbedingungen für Hersteller und Händler zu schaffen. Die Richtlinie legt wesentliche Sicherheitsanforderungen fest, denen Spielzeug entsprechen muss, um auf den Markt gebracht werden zu dürfen. Hierbei wird besonderer Wert auf die gesundheitliche Unbedenklichkeit und Sicherheit entsprechend der bestimmungsgemäßen sowie der vorhersehbaren Nutzung gelegt.
Wesentliche Verpflichtungen
- Sicherheitsanforderungen: Spielzeug darf bei bestimmungsgemäßer oder vorhersehbarer Verwendung die Sicherheit und Gesundheit von Kindern und Dritten nicht gefährden. Es muss den im Anhang II der Richtlinie festgelegten wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen entsprechen.
- Harmonisierte Normen: Die Einhaltung harmonisierter europäischer Normen wird als Nachweis für die Erfüllung der grundlegenden Sicherheitsanforderungen angesehen. Diese Normen werden von anerkannten Normungsgremien (CEN/CENELEC) erstellt und behalten ihren unverbindlichen Charakter.
- CE-Kennzeichnung: Spielzeug, das den harmonisierten Normen entspricht oder erfolgreich eine EG-Baumusterprüfung durchlaufen hat, muss mit dem CE-Zeichen versehen sein. Dieses Zeichen bestätigt die Konformität mit den Sicherheitsanforderungen.
- Zugelassene Stellen: Die Mitgliedstaaten benennen zugelassene Stellen, die Baumusterprüfungen durchführen und Bescheinigungen ausstellen. Mindestkriterien für diese Stellen sind in Anhang III der Richtlinie geregelt.
- Konformitätsbewertung: Für nicht oder nur teilweise normenkonformes Spielzeug ist eine Baumusterprüfung durch eine zugelassene Stelle erforderlich, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsanforderungen zu bestätigen.
- Überwachung und Maßnahmen: Mitgliedstaaten müssen Maßnahmen treffen, um unsicheres Spielzeug aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen oder den Vertrieb zu untersagen, inklusive entsprechender Mitteilungen an die Kommission.
- Dokumentationspflicht: Hersteller oder Bevollmächtigte in der Gemeinschaft müssen technische Unterlagen zur Kontrolle der Konformität bereithalten und auf Verlangen zugelassener Stellen vorlegen.
- Gefahrenhinweise: Für besonders gefährliches Spielzeug oder Spielzeug für sehr kleine Kinder sind Warnhinweise oder Gebrauchsanleitungen erforderlich.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Spielzeug: Die Richtlinie gilt für alle Erzeugnisse, die dazu bestimmt oder offensichtlich für Kinder bis zu 14 Jahren zum Spielen vorgesehen sind.
- Ausnahmen: Bestimmte Produkte, die nicht als Spielzeug gelten (wie in Anhang I der Richtlinie aufgelistet), sind nicht vom Anwendungsbereich erfasst.
- Hersteller und Bevollmächtigte: Sie tragen die Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Vorschriften und das Anbringen des CE-Zeichens.
- Importeure und Händler: Müssen sicherstellen, dass nur konformes Spielzeug in den Verkehr gebracht wird.
- Zugelassene Stellen: Führen Baumusterprüfungen durch und stellen Bescheinigungen aus.
Umsetzungszeitraum
- Die Mitgliedstaaten mussten die innerstaatlichen Rechtsvorschriften zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie bis zum 1. Juli 1989 erlassen und veröffentlichen.
- Die Vorschriften traten zum 1. Januar 1990 in Kraft, sodass ab diesem Zeitpunkt nur noch Spielzeug, das den Anforderungen dieser Richtlinie entspricht, in Verkehr gebracht werden durfte.
Die Richtlinie 88/378/EWG gilt für Spielzeug, das dazu gestaltet oder offensichtlich bestimmt ist, von Kindern bis zum Alter von 14 Jahren zum Spielen verwendet zu werden. Sie umfasst alle Arten von Spielzeug, das in den Verkehr gebracht wird, mit dem Ziel, den Schutz der Sicherheit und Gesundheit der Kinder sicherzustellen. Einige Produkte, die nicht für Kinder bestimmt sind oder besondere Überwachungs- und Nutzungsbedingungen erfordern, sind von der Definition des Spielzeugs ausgenommen. Die Richtlinie regelt insbesondere die wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen, denen Spielzeug entsprechen muss, um auf dem EU-Binnenmarkt gehandelt zu werden. Sie umfasst Herstellung, Zusammensetzung und Gebrauch von Spielzeug und stellt sicher, dass nur sichere Produkte verkauft oder kostenlos verteilt werden. Durch die Harmonisierung der Rechtsvorschriften soll eine Einheitlichkeit und zugleich ein wirksamer Verbraucherschutz gewährleistet werden.
La directive 88/378/CEE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l'Union européenne concernant la sécurité des jouets destinés aux enfants de moins de 14 ans. Elle impose que tous les jouets mis sur le marché respectent des exigences essentielles de sécurité afin de protéger la santé des utilisateurs et des tiers. La directive établit un cadre commun pour la mise sur le marché et la libre circulation des jouets, fondé sur des normes harmonisées européennes, dont le respect assure une présomption de conformité aux exigences essentielles. Les fabricants ou mandataires doivent apposer la marque CE attestant la conformité des jouets aux normes ou à un modèle agréé par un organisme notifié. Les États membres doivent retirer du marché ou interdire la mise sur le marché des jouets non conformes. La directive prévoit également des procédures de contrôle, l’agrément d’organismes chargés de la certification et des modalités d’information et de coopération entre autorités nationales et européennes pour garantir la sécurité des jouets tout en facilitant le commerce intérieur.
Objet
La directive 88/378/CEE du Conseil du 3 mai 1988 vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres relatives à la sécurité des jouets afin d’éliminer les obstacles à la libre circulation de ces produits dans le marché intérieur de la Communauté européenne. Elle établit des exigences essentielles de sécurité pour les jouets, garantissant que ceux-ci ne compromettent pas la santé ou la sécurité des enfants et des tiers lorsqu’ils sont utilisés conformément à leur destination ou à un usage prévisible. Cette harmonisation permet d’assurer une protection efficace des consommateurs, en particulier des enfants, tout en évitant les disparités réglementaires qui créeraient des entraves au commerce et des conditions de concurrence inégales.
Obligations principales
Champ d’application : La directive s’applique à tous les produits conçus ou manifestement destinés à être utilisés comme jouets par des enfants de moins de 14 ans. Certains produits spécifiques sont exclus conformément à l’annexe I.
Exigences essentielles de sécurité : Les jouets mis sur le marché doivent respecter les exigences de sécurité énoncées dans l’annexe II, notamment en tenant compte du comportement prévisible des enfants, afin de ne pas compromettre leur santé ou sécurité.
Conformité et présomption de conformité :
- La conformité aux exigences essentielles est présumée lorsque les jouets respectent les normes harmonisées publiées au Journal officiel des Communautés européennes.
- En l’absence de ces normes, un jouet peut être conforme s’il est conforme à un modèle agréé par un organisme agréé, avec délivrance d’une attestation « CE » de type.
Marquage CE :
- Tous les jouets conformes doivent porter le marquage « CE » attestant la conformité aux normes ou au modèle agréé.
- Le fabricant ou son mandataire doit apposer ce marquage de façon visible, lisible et indélébile sur le jouet, son emballage ou tout autre document d’accompagnement.
- Il doit également tenir à disposition un dossier technique détaillé permettant de vérifier la conformité.
Organismes agréés :
- Les États membres désignent des organismes chargés de procéder à l’examen « CE » de type des modèles de jouets non conformes entièrement aux normes harmonisées.
- Ces organismes doivent satisfaire à des critères minimaux définis à l’annexe III.
Contrôles et mesures correctives :
- Les autorités des États membres effectuent des contrôles sur les jouets présents sur le marché.
- Si un jouet est jugé non conforme et dangereux, il doit être retiré du marché, ou sa commercialisation interdite ou restreinte.
- Les États membres informent la Commission de ces mesures.
- En cas de lacune dans les normes harmonisées, la Commission peut initier un retrait des normes concernées.
Information et transparence :
- Les décisions relatives au retrait ou à l’interdiction de jouets doivent être motivées et communiquées, avec indication des voies de recours.
- La Commission est informée régulièrement des activités des organismes agréés.
Produits et acteurs concernés
- Produits concernés : Tous les jouets destinés aux enfants de moins de 14 ans, à l’exception des produits explicitement exclus à l’annexe I.
- Fabricants : Responsables de la conformité des jouets et de l’apposition du marquage « CE ».
- Mandataires établis dans la Communauté : Représentent le fabricant au sein du marché communautaire.
- Importateurs/Distributeurs : Toute personne mettant un jouet sur le marché communautaire, notamment lorsque le fabricant n’est pas établi dans la Communauté, a des obligations en matière de documentation technique.
- Organismes agréés : Entités désignées par les États membres pour effectuer l’agrément des modèles de jouets.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La Commission devait assurer que les normes harmonisées couvrant les exigences essentielles soient élaborées et publiées avant le 1er juillet 1989.
- Les États membres doivent adopter et publier les dispositions nationales nécessaires sur la base de cette directive avant le 1er janvier 1990.
- À partir de cette date, les jouets ne peuvent être commercialisés sur le marché communautaire qu’à condition de respecter les exigences essentielles et d’être conformes au marquage « CE » conforme à la directive.
Cette directive est un élément fondamental du régime de normalisation technique dans le domaine des jouets en Europe, visant à garantir la sécurité des enfants tout en facilitant le marché unique.
La directive 88/378/CEE s'applique aux jouets, définis comme tout produit conçu ou manifestement destiné à être utilisé à des fins de jeu par des enfants de moins de 14 ans. Elle vise à garantir que ces jouets ne compromettent pas la sécurité et/ou la santé des utilisateurs ou des tiers lors d'une utilisation conforme à leur destination ou un usage prévisible. Cependant, certains produits, listés à l'annexe I, ne sont pas considérés comme des jouets au sens de cette directive, notamment ceux qui ne sont pas destinés aux enfants ou nécessitant une surveillance ou des conditions particulières d'utilisation. La directive couvre la mise sur le marché et la libre circulation des jouets au sein de la Communauté européenne, en imposant des exigences essentielles de sécurité, afin d'harmoniser la réglementation, faciliter l'échange commercial et protéger efficacement les enfants et consommateurs.
Direktiva 88/378/EGS ureja varnost igrač na notranjem trgu Evropske skupnosti, da zagotovi enotne varnostne zahteve in zaščito zdravja ter varnosti otrok, starih do 14 let. Določa, da lahko igrače, ki ne izpolnjujejo temeljnih varnostnih zahtev, povzročajo ovire na trgu in nevarnost za uporabnike. Direktiva uvaja enotne standarde in označevanje CE kot dokaz skladnosti z zahtevami, kar omogoča prosti pretok varnih igrač znotraj Skupnosti. Določeni so postopki preverjanja skladnosti, vključno s tipskim pregledom in obveznostmi proizvajalcev in distributerjev, ter naloge držav članic, kot so imenovanje odobrenih organov, nadzor trga in ukrepanje proti nevarnim igračam. Direktiva določa tudi seznam proizvodov, ki se ne štejejo kot igrače, in nalaga obveznost opozoril za posebej nevarne igrače. Cilj je zavarovati otroke in potrošnike pred tveganji, obenem pa odstranjevati trgovske ovire, ki izhajajo iz neusklajenih nacionalnih predpisov. Države članice so morale direktivo prenesti v svojo zakonodajo do 1. januarja 1990.
Namen
Direktiva 88/378/EEC ureja približevanje zakonodaje držav članic EU v zvezi z varnostjo igrač. Cilj je zagotoviti enotne varnostne standarde za igrače, da bi povečali zaščito zdravja in varnosti otrok kot potrošnikov, zmanjšali tržne ovire in vzpostavili enake konkurenčne pogoje na notranjem trgu. Direktiva postavlja temeljne varnostne zahteve, ki jih morajo igrače izpolnjevati za prosti promet na trgu EU, in določa okvir za skladnost, testiranje, označevanje ter nadzor nad proizvodi.
Ključne obveznosti
- Varnostne zahteve: Igrače smejo biti dane na trg le, če ne ogrožajo varnosti in zdravja uporabnikov oziroma tretjih oseb tako pri namenski kot predvidljivi uporabi, pri čemer se upošteva običajno obnašanje otrok.
- Skupna pravila: Vse države članice morajo zagotoviti, da igrače, ki ne izpolnjujejo temeljnih varnostnih zahtev, ne pridejo na trg, in da se s temi zahtevami skladne igrače prosto tržijo znotraj EU brez ovir.
- Usklajeni standardi: Kadar so igrače izdelane v skladu z usklajenimi evropskimi standardi (pripravljenimi s strani CEN in CENELEC), se predpostavlja skladnost s temeljnimi zahtevami.
- Certifikacija in označevanje: Igrače morajo biti označene z oznako CE (znak ES), ki potrjuje skladnost z veljavnimi zahtevami. Za igrače, ki niso v celoti skladne s standardi, mora biti opravljen tipski pregled s strani odobrenih organov.
- Odgovorne osebe: Proizvajalci ali njihovi pooblaščeni zastopniki morajo zagotoviti ustrezno tehnično dokumentacijo in podatke za pregled.
- Nadzor na trgu: Države članice izvajajo redno kontrolo in preverjanje skladnosti igrač na trgu ter sprejemajo ukrepe (kot je umik iz prometa), če igrače predstavljajo nevarnost.
- Informiranje in sodelovanje: Države članice morajo obveščati Komisijo o imenovanih odobrenih organih in o ukrepih na trgu ter predložiti redna poročila o izvajanju direktive.
Vplivani izdelki in akterji
- Igrače: Direktiva se uporablja za vse proizvode, namenjene otrokom, mlajšim od 14 let, za uporabo pri igri.
- Izključeni proizvodi: Nekateri proizvodi niso obravnavani kot igrače za namene te direktive (npr. božični okraski, zbirateljski modeli za odrasle, oprema za šport ali igrišča, pirotehnika, profesionalne igrače, določena orodja itd.).
- Proizvajalci in pooblaščeni zastopniki: Odgovorni so za skladnost, tehnično dokumentacijo in označevanje igrač.
- Uvozniki: Če proizvajalec nima sedeža v EU, je odgovorna oseba, ki da igračo na EU trg.
- Odobreni organi: Nacionalni organi, ki jih imenujejo države članice, pregledajo in odobrijo modele igrač, ki niso v skladu z usklajenimi standardi, ter izdajajo certifikate o tipskem pregledu.
- Države članice: Zagotavljajo izvajanje direktive, nadzor nad trgom, imenovanje odobrenih organov in izvajanje ukrepov v primeru neskladnosti.
Časovni okvir izvedbe
- Do 30. junija 1989: Države članice morajo sprejeti in objaviti predpise, usklajene z določbami te direktive.
- Od 1. januarja 1990: Direktivni predpisi začnejo veljati in se uporabljajo pri dajanju igrač na trg.
- Redna poročila: Države članice morajo vsaka tri leta obveščati Komisijo o izvajanju direktive na svojem ozemlju.
Direktiva 88/378/EEC predstavlja temeljni pravni okvir za varnost in trženje igrač v Evropski Uniji, kjer zavezuje države članice k zaščiti otrok z enotnimi varnostnimi pravili in metodami potrjevanja skladnosti.
Direktiva 88/378/EGS se nanaša na igrače, torej na vse proizvode ali materiale, izdelane ali jasno namenjene za igro otrok, mlajših od 14 let. Namenjena je zagotavljanju, da igrače na trgu ne ogrožajo varnosti in zdravja uporabnikov ali tretjih oseb ob njihovi namenski ali predvidljivi uporabi, ob upoštevanju običajnega otroškega vedenja. Direktiva vključuje zahteve za trženje in prosti pretok igrač znotraj notranjega trga EU, pri čemer se določa, da igrače, ki ne izpolnjujejo temeljnih varnostnih zahtev, ne smejo biti dane na trg. Odredba izrecno izključuje nekatere proizvode iz opredelitve igrač, kot so božični okraski, natančni modeli za odrasle zbiratelje, športna oprema, pirotehnična sredstva in drugi, ki niso namenjeni otrokom ali zahtevajo poseben nadzor. Direktiva zajema vse faze trženja na trgu EU, vključno s prodajo in brezplačno distribucijo igrač.
General Information
This Part 10 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in EN 71-9.
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This Part 11 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies methods for the analysis of toy and toy material extracts prepared according to the sampling procedures in EN 71-10, to enable assessment of compliance with the chemical requirements specified in EN 71-9.
This European Standard specifies analytical methods for the identification and determination of the following groups of organic chemicals:
Flame retardants
Colourants
Primary aromatic amines
Monomers and solvents
Wood preservatives
Preservatives
Plasticisers
NOTE 1 Methods for formaldehyde in accessible textile components of toys; accessible paper components of toys; and accessible resin-bonded wood components of toys are specified in EN 71-9.
NOTE 2 The method for free formaldehyde as a preservative is specified in EN 71-10.
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This Part 10 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in EN 71-9.
- Standard25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Part 11 of the European Standard EN 71 for safety of toys specifies methods for the analysis of toy and toy material extracts prepared according to the sampling procedures in EN 71-10, to enable assessment of compliance with the chemical requirements specified in EN 71-9.
This European Standard specifies analytical methods for the identification and determination of the following groups of organic chemicals:
Flame retardants
Colourants
Primary aromatic amines
Monomers and solvents
Wood preservatives
Preservatives
Plasticisers
NOTE 1 Methods for formaldehyde in accessible textile components of toys; accessible paper components of toys; and accessible resin-bonded wood components of toys are specified in EN 71-9.
NOTE 2 The method for free formaldehyde as a preservative is specified in EN 71-10.
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- points and wires
- Draft7 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To add a requirement that cap firing toys shall carry an indication regarding which percussion caps designed for use in toys, they can be safely used with.
- Draft3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendment relating to suction cups on projectiles intended for children over 36 months.
- Draft4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to various clauses (3.13, 4.1.2, 4.1.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 a), 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.6.7, 4.6.8, 6.1.4.2, 6.1.4.3, 6.5.2.2, 6.7 and rationale)
- Draft13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To add a requirement that cap firing toys shall carry an indication regarding which percussion caps designed for use in toys, they can be safely used with.
- Draft3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Acoustics. Revision of EN 71-1 to take into account the new Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC with regard to acoustics
- Draft15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendment 8 concerning hazardous magnets in toys
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments concerning definition, requirements, warning and rationale for small balls
- Draft4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to cords
- Draft17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments concerning definition, requirements, warning and rationale for small balls
- Draft4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Amendments relating to clause 7 "Warnings and instructions for use"
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
- Standard66 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.
This Part of EN 71 applies to:
- plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
- ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;
- oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
- plastic moulding sets;
- embedding sets;
- adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.
- Standard91 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements for the maximum amount and, in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances [1], [2] and dangerous mixtures [2], [3];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This standard applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008/EC [2].
This standard also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This standard does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", as used in Directives 67/548/EEC [1] and 1999/45/EC [3], are also used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [4]. According to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [2], the timetable for the introduction of GHS has to be followed.
The words "preparation" and "mixture" should be considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this standard, only the term "mixture" is used.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys often attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years to play on or in and often intended to bear the mass of one or more children.
This European Standard also specifies requirements for:
- separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
- separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
- construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys according to a scheduled building instruction.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
- playground equipment intended for public use dealt with in EN 1176;
- bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys are covered by specific requirements in EN 71-1;
- toy pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool;
- toy trampolines.
NOTE 1 Requirements for toy trampolines and non-aquatic inflatable toys are being elaborated.
NOTE 2 There is an enhanced risk of drowning in toy pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.
- Standard59 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Part 9 of the document EN 71 for safety of toys specifies requirements for the migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds from/in certain toys and toy materials (see Table 1) by the following exposure routes:
- mouthing
- ingestion
- skin contact
- eye contact
- inhalation
when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children and the function and design of the toy.
This document does not contain requirements for chemical toys, experimental sets or finger-paints, which are addressed by other parts of EN 71.
Packaging materials used with toys are not within the scope of the document unless they form part of the toy or have intended play value.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Part 9 of the document EN 71 for safety of toys specifies requirements for the migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds from/in certain toys and toy materials (see Table 1) by the following exposure routes:
- mouthing
- ingestion
- skin contact
- eye contact
- inhalation
when used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of children and the function and design of the toy.
This document does not contain requirements for chemical toys, experimental sets or finger-paints, which are addressed by other parts of EN 71.
Packaging materials used with toys are not within the scope of the document unless they form part of the toy or have intended play value.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A. Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in Annex E. In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.
- Amendment27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A. Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard. Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in Annex E. In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.
- Amendment17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Examples of toys within the scope of this standard are constructional sets; experimental sets; functional toys(having a function similar to an appliance or installation used by adults) and video toys(toys having a screen and means of activation, such as a joystick or keyboard. Seperate screens having a rated voltage of more than 24 v are not considered to be part of the toy). Toys using electricty for secondary functions are also within the scope of this standard (a dolls house having an interior lamp is an example of such a toy).
- Standard43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements for the maximum amount and, in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances [1], [2] and dangerous mixtures [2], [3];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This standard applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008/EC [2].
This standard also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This standard does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", as used in Directives 67/548/EEC [1] and 1999/45/EC [3], are also used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [4]. According to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [2], the timetable for the introduction of GHS has to be followed.
The words "preparation" and "mixture" should be considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this standard, only the term "mixture" is used.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys often attached to or incorporating a crossbeam, and similar toys intended for children under 14 years to play on or in and often intended to bear the mass of one or more children.
This European Standard also specifies requirements for:
- separately sold accessories for, and components of activity toys;
- separately sold swing elements that are ready for use on or in combination with an activity toy;
- construction packages for activity toys including components used to build activity toys according to a scheduled building instruction.
The scope of this European Standard excludes:
- playground equipment intended for public use dealt with in EN 1176;
- bow-mounted rocking activity toys such as rocking horses and similar toys are covered by specific requirements in EN 71-1;
- toy pools with maximum depth of water over 400 mm measured, between the overflow level and the deepest point within the pool;
- toy trampolines.
NOTE 1 Requirements for toy trampolines and non-aquatic inflatable toys are being elaborated.
NOTE 2 There is an enhanced risk of drowning in toy pools where the depth of water is in excess of 400 mm.
- Standard59 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
- Standard66 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "mixture" are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.
This Part of EN 71 applies to:
- plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
- ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;
- oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
- plastic moulding sets;
- embedding sets;
- adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.
- Standard91 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
2012-07-20 - Publication editing allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu * Amdt developed to answer the concerns expressed by the European Commission regarding EN 62115:2005 and its links with M/445 and with the Toys Directives 88/378/EEC & 2009/48/EC (see D136/061 and BT136/DG8024/DC).
- Amendment27 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.
- Technical report43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition.
The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition.
This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard:
- toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers;
- toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
- toys intended to be entered by a child;
- soft-filled toys.
NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 62115.
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation20 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
The purpose of this Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2011, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2011, Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability and EN 71-8:2003, Safety of toys – Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use.
- Technical report43 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of EN 71 specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints and applies to finger paints only.
Additional requirements are specified for markings, labelling and containers.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the categories of flammable materials which are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a small source of ignition.
The test methods described in Clause 5 are used for the purposes of determining the flammability of toys under the particular test conditions specified. The test results thus obtained cannot be considered as providing an overall indication of the potential fire hazard of toys or materials when subjected to other sources of ignition.
This European Standard includes general requirements relating to all toys and specific requirements and methods of test relating to the following toys, which are considered as being those presenting the greatest hazard:
- toys to be worn on the head: beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features; masks; hoods, head-dresses, etc.; flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head, but excluding paper novelty hats of the type usually supplied in party crackers;
- toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play;
- toys intended to be entered by a child;
- soft-filled toys.
NOTE Additional requirements for flammability of electric toys are specified in EN 62115.
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation20 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
Incorporates EN 62115:2005/FprAA:2011 (pr=22951)
- Amendment17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
· the replacement of the carcinogenic and toxic for reproduction substances from table 1 to 15 (see also docs WG 5 N 317 and N 336) with safer alternatives, if appropriate;·
- the updating of the classifications and the addition of the environmental danger symbol for information, if appropriate; ·
- updating of the normative references;·
- requirements for BTX in oven hardening plasticized PVC modelling clay sets and plastic moulding sets (polystyrene granules) (in analogy with corresponding method in EN 71-5:1993/prA1).
- Amendment13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): TC forecasts modified (TC resolution 48/2000, 2000-05-05)
- Amendment86 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Modification in Scope, Table 1, 8.9, 8.7 and Clause 10
- Corrigendum3 pagesEnglish, French and German languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation23 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 88/378/EEC covers "Safety of toys". There are 152 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 88/378/EEC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 88/378/EEC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.