CEN/TR 15371-2:2021
(Main)Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series
Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series
The purpose of this document is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of actual chemical standards in the EN 71-series:
- EN 71 3: Migration of certain elements;
- EN 71 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
- EN 71 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets;
- EN 71 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods;
- EN 71 9: Organic chemical compounds - Requirements;
- EN 71 10: Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction;
- EN 71 11: Organic chemical compounds - Methods of analysis;
- EN 71 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances;
- EN 71 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games.
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Interpretationen - Teil 2: Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation der chemischen Normen in der Normenreihe EN 71
Der Zweck dieses Dokuments ist, Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation der jeweiligen chemischen Norm in der Normenreihe EN 71 bereitzustellen:
- EN 71-3: Migration bestimmter Elemente;
- EN 71-4: Experimentierkästen für chemische und ähnliche Versuche;
- EN 71-5: Chemisches Spielzeug (Sets) ausgenommen Experimentierkästen;
- EN 71-7: Fingermalfarben - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren;
- EN 71-9: Organisch chemische Verbindungen - Anforderungen;
- EN 71-10: Organisch chemische Verbindungen - Probenvorbereitung und Extraktion;
- EN 71-11: Organisch chemische Verbindungen - Analysenverfahren;
- EN 71-12: N Nitrosamine und N nitrosierbare Stoffe;
- EN 71-13: Brettspiele für den Geruchssinn, Kosmetikkoffer und Spiele für den Geschmackssinn.
Sécurité des jouets - Interprétations - Partie 2: Réponses aux demandes d’interprétation des normes chimie de la série EN 71
No Scope available
Varnost igrač - Razlaga - 2. del: Odgovori na zahteve po razlagi standardov skupine EN 71 glede kemijskih lastnosti
Namen tega dokumenta je zagotoviti odgovore na zahteve za razlago dejanskih kemijskih standardov skupine EN 71:
– EN 71-3: Migracija določenih elementov;
– EN 71-4: Kompleti za kemijske poskuse in druge poskuse, pri katerih se uporabljajo kemikalije;
– EN 71-5: Kemijske igrače (kompleti), razen kompletov za kemijske poskuse;
– EN 71-7: Prstne barve - Zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 71-9: Organske kemijske spojine - Zahteve;
– EN 71-10: Organske kemijske spojine - Priprava vzorcev in ekstrakcija;
– EN 71-11: Organske kemijske spojine - Analizne metode;
– EN 71-12: N-nitrozamini in N-nitrozabilne snovi;
– EN 71-13: Vohalne igralne plošče, kozmetični seti in okušalne igre.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Jul-2021
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 52 - Safety of toys
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 14-Jul-2021
- Due Date
- 27-Aug-2022
- Completion Date
- 14-Jul-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Jul-2021
Overview
CEN/TR 15371-2:2021 - Safety of toys: Interpretations (Part 2) - is a CEN Technical Report that provides authoritative replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series. Prepared by CEN/TC 52 and approved in July 2021, this document clarifies how to apply the chemical parts of toy safety standards (for example on migration, organic compounds, nitrosamines and cosmetic-type toys). The report contains formal interpretations, “no-action” decisions and guidance on where standards are sufficiently clear.
Key SEO keywords: CEN/TR 15371-2:2021, safety of toys, EN 71-series, chemical standards, toy safety interpretation.
Key topics and requirements
- Purpose: Clarify the meaning and application of clauses in chemical EN 71 standards to ensure consistent assessment and testing.
- Scope: Replies address EN 71 parts covering:
- EN 71-3: Migration of certain elements
- EN 71-4: Experimental chemistry sets
- EN 71-5, -7, -9, -10, -11, -12, -13: Chemical toys, finger paints, organic compounds, sample prep, methods of analysis, N‑nitrosamines, olfactory/cosmetic/gustative games
- Types of output:
- Interpretations - clarifications on how to apply specific text (e.g., categorization of stickers, erasers, viscous liquids, cosmetic crayons, body paints)
- No-action decisions - confirmation that the standard is clear and no change is needed (e.g., de-waxing of slime guidance)
- Recommendations - procedural advice where standards conflict (e.g., combined experimental sets and conformity assessment implications)
- Important caveat: Interpretations are guidance only - they do not override standard text or substitute formal standard revisions and are not themselves part of the Official Journal of the EU.
Practical applications
- Use this Technical Report to:
- Support consistent laboratory testing and sample preparation for chemical safety (migration tests, extraction, analysis).
- Guide manufacturers on product classification (material categories I/II/III) for compliance with EN 71 chemical parts.
- Help conformity assessors, testing laboratories and national standard bodies interpret ambiguous clauses for enforcement or certification.
- Inform decisions on combined or specialty toys (e.g., chemistry + crystal-growing sets) where standards may conflict.
- Benefit: Reduces inconsistent test results and improves harmonised market surveillance across CEN member states.
Who should use this standard
- Toy manufacturers and product designers
- Testing laboratories and analytical chemists
- Conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies
- Market surveillance authorities and national standards bodies
- Regulatory compliance teams and consultants working with EN 71 chemical requirements
Related standards
- EN 71-series (notably EN 71-1 through EN 71-14 where chemical parts apply)
- CEN/TR 15371 Part 1 (interpretations for mechanical/safety parts such as EN 71-1, -2, -8, -14)
For precise application, refer to the Technical Report text and consult your national standards body for submission or follow-up on interpretation requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TR 15371-2:2021 is a technical report published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series". This standard covers: The purpose of this document is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of actual chemical standards in the EN 71-series: - EN 71 3: Migration of certain elements; - EN 71 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities; - EN 71 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets; - EN 71 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods; - EN 71 9: Organic chemical compounds - Requirements; - EN 71 10: Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction; - EN 71 11: Organic chemical compounds - Methods of analysis; - EN 71 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances; - EN 71 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games.
The purpose of this document is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of actual chemical standards in the EN 71-series: - EN 71 3: Migration of certain elements; - EN 71 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities; - EN 71 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets; - EN 71 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods; - EN 71 9: Organic chemical compounds - Requirements; - EN 71 10: Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction; - EN 71 11: Organic chemical compounds - Methods of analysis; - EN 71 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances; - EN 71 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games.
CEN/TR 15371-2:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.200.50 - Toys. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
CEN/TR 15371-2:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TR 15371-2:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST-TP CEN/TR 15371-2:2019
Varnost igrač - Razlaga - 2. del: Odgovori na zahteve po razlagi standardov
skupine EN 71 glede kemijskih lastnosti
Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the
chemical standards in the EN 71-series
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Interpretationen - Teil 2: Antworten auf Anfragen zur
Interpretation der chemischen Normen in der Normenreihe EN 71
Sécurité des jouets - Interprétations - Partie 2: Réponses aux demandes d’interprétation
des normes chimie de la série EN 71
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 15371-2:2021
ICS:
97.200.50 Igrače Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
CEN/TR 15371-2
TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
July 2021
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes CEN/TR 15371-2:2019
English Version
Safety of toys - Interpretations - Part 2: Replies to requests
for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-
series
Sécurité des jouets - Interprétations - Partie 2: Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Interpretationen - Teil 2:
Réponses aux demandes d'interprétation des normes Antworten auf Anfragen zur Interpretation der
chimie de la série EN 71 chemischen Normen in der Normenreihe EN 71
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 28 June 2021. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 15371-2:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
0 Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 EN 71-3:2019, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements . 6
4.1 Toy material categories - “stickers” (interpretation) . 6
4.2 Toy material categories - “erasers” (interpretation) . 7
4.3 Toy material categories - “highly viscous liquids” (interpretation) . 7
Table 1 — Cross-reference table for determining category . 8
4.4 Toy material categories - “cosmetic crayons and pliable body paints” (interpretation)
..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 De-waxing of slime (No-action decision) . 9
5 EN 71-4:2020, Safety of toys — Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related
activities . 10
5.1 Combined experimental sets (interpretation) . 10
European foreword
This document (CEN/TR 15371-2:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety
of toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TR 15371-2:2019.
In comparison with CEN/TR 15371-2:2019, one interpretation sheet has been added. Some of the
previous interpretations have been modified, due to amendments to the corresponding EN 71 standards.
CEN/TR 15371 series, Safety of toys — Interpretations, is currently composed of the following parts:
— Part 1: Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71-1, EN 71-2, EN 71-8 and EN 71-14;
— Part 2: Replies to requests for interpretation of the chemical standards in the EN 71-series.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
FprCEN/TR 15371-2:2021 (E)
0 Introduction
0.1 Interpretations and no-action decisions
This document contains replies to requests for interpretations concerning the understanding of clauses
in the chemical standards in the EN 71-series:
— EN 71-3: Migration of certain elements;
— EN 71-4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
— EN 71-5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets;
— EN 71-7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods;
— EN 71-9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements;
— EN 71-10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction;
— EN 71-11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis;
— EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances;
— EN 71-13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games.
The replies concern those requests that have resulted in an interpretation or a decision that no action is
required as the standard is sufficiently clear.
An interpretation does not have the same status as the text of the standard, nor can it overrule the text of
the standard. However, following an interpretation should give assurance that the relevant clause of the
standard has been correctly applied. An interpretation should only be regarded as a clarification of the
meaning of the standard such that stakeholders can apply it correctly in a conformity assessment. An
interpretation is not an assessment of the requirement in the standard - it is only a strict interpretation
of the meaning of the text.
Disclaimer:
The interpretations have been derived by expert groups of CEN/TC 52. The information contained herein
is for guidance only and does not reflect the formal approval by CEN or CEN member bodies. It should be
noted that the interpretations are neither part of any standard nor have been referenced in the Official
Journal of the European Union.
0.2 Requests for interpretation
Requests for interpretations may be submitted by a CEN member body through its national committee
or by a CEN/TC 52 liaison (but not directly by an individual or a company) - in accordance with the
interpretation protocols agreed by CEN/TC 52. The requests are then channelled to the relevant
CEN/TC 52 working party, which will then deal with the request.
A request for an interpretation may lead to:
a) An interpretation of the standard:
This should reflect a reasonable interpretation of how the standard should be used, taking into
account:
1. the wording of the standard;
2. the rationale of the standard;
3. the history of the standard.
b) A no-action decision:
This is applicable when it is agreed that the standard appropriately specifies how a toy shall be
assessed.
c) A proposal for an amendment of the standard:
This is applicable when it is agreed that the standard is deficient in some way.
NOTE Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in CEN/TR 15371-2, which will be updated on a
regular basis.
Proposals for amendments will be progressed as new work item proposals in accordance with CEN rules.
0.3 Answers to requests for interpretations
Since requests for interpretations are submitted through a CEN member body or a CEN/TC 52 liaison, it
is assumed that they will keep themselves informed about decisions concerning the request and its
progress and will themselves inform the originator of the request as appropriate.
FprCEN/TR 15371-2:2021 (E)
1 Scope
The purpose of this document is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of actual chemical
standards in the EN 71-series:
— EN 71-3: Migration of certain elements;
— EN 71-4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities;
—
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