M/229 - Chemic.organ.compounds in toys
Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of toy safety - organic chemical compounds in toys other than chemical toys
Mandate M/229 involves the European Commission's request to CEN for the development of standards related to toy safety, specifically addressing organic chemical compounds in toys excluding chemical toys. The mandate aims to ensure that these compounds are regulated to protect children's health and safety. This standardization effort supports the harmonization of safety requirements within the European single market. The decision pertains to the approval or disapproval of the mandate, as referenced in resolution CEN/BT C46/1996.
Purpose
The mandate aims to initiate standardisation work within the field of toy safety, specifically targeting the presence and regulation of organic chemical compounds in toys. It excludes chemical toys, focusing instead on other types of toys that may contain these substances. The objective is to enhance consumer protection, particularly for children, by standardising safety requirements related to organic chemical compounds in toys sold in the European market.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to develop harmonised standards addressing the occurrence and control of organic chemical compounds in toys. This involves creating technical specifications and test methods to regulate the presence of potentially hazardous organic chemicals, ensuring that toys comply with safety norms and legal requirements under EU directives regarding toy safety.
Expected deliverables
Deliverables expected from this mandate include:
- Harmonised European standards providing clear criteria for allowable organic chemical compounds in toys (except chemical toys).
- Testing and assessment protocols to detect and quantify organic chemical compounds in toys.
- Guidelines that manufacturers and suppliers can follow to meet safety obligations.
- Documents that support regulatory compliance, contribute to market surveillance, and facilitate free trade of toys within the EU.
Context
This mandate, referenced M/229 and adopted under resolution CEN/BT C46/1996, falls within the broader EU policy framework on toy safety. It complements existing legislation aimed at minimizing health risks associated with chemical exposure in consumer products. By focusing on organic chemical compounds, the mandate seeks to close gaps where chemical toys (which have distinct regulations) are excluded, enhancing overall toy safety and consumer confidence within the European Union.
This mandate covers the standardisation of toy safety focused on organic chemical compounds in toys, excluding chemical toys. It aims to address the presence and regulation of organic chemical substances in toys to ensure their safety for children.
General Information
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.
- Standard69 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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 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.
- Standard69 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
DIN - Modification to Table 2
- Corrigendum2 pagesGerman 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
DIN - Modification to Table 2
- Corrigendum2 pagesGerman 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
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/229 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of toy safety - organic chemical compounds in toys other than chemical toys". Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of toy safety - organic chemical compounds in toys other than chemical toys There are 10 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.