EN 71-1:2005/FprA10

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 71-1:2006/oprA10:2009
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Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties - Amendment A10
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 1: Mechanische und physikalische Eigenschaften
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 1 : Propriétés mécaniques et physiques - Amendement A10
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-1:2005/prA10
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
SIST EN 71-1:2006/oprA10:2009 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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EN 71-1:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA10
December 2008
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English Version
Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 1: Propriétés mécaniques et Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 1: Mechanische und
physiques physikalische Eigenschaften
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 52.
This draft amendment A10, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 71-1:2005. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 3 .4
2 Modification to clause 4 .6
4.23 Yo-yo balls (see A.51) .6
3 Modification to clause 5 .6
5.4 Cords and chains in toys (see A.29) .6
5.14 Straps intended to be used fully or partially around the neck .7
4 Modification to clause 8 .7
8.20 Cords cross-sectional dimension (see 5.4) .7
8.34 Test method to measure perimeter of cords and chains (see 5.4) .8
8.34.1 Test equipment .8
8.34.2 Test procedures .9
8.35 Yo-yo balls measurements (see 4.23) . 11
8.35.1 Measurement elastic constant “k” . 11
8.35.2 Measurement of initial length “l ” . 12
8.36 Cord and breakaway features separation test (see 5.4) . 12
8.37 Self retracting cords (see 5.4) . 12
8.38 Length of cords (see 5.4) . 13
5 Modification to Annex A . 13
A.29 Cords and chains in toys (see 5.4). 13
A.51 Yo-yo balls (see 4.23) . 15

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Foreword
This document (EN 71-1:2005/prA10:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of
toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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1 Modification to Clause 3
Amend clause 3.8 (including Note) to read:
3.8
cord
length of flexible textile or non-textile material including elastic material, monofilament polymeric material, tape,
ribbon, rope, woven and twisted material and string
NOTE Straps and electrical cables in toys are not considered to be cords.
Add the following new clauses:
3.8.1
elastic
material which is stretchable when subjected to an external force and which is able to recover or nearly
recover its original length when the force is removed
3.43
fixed loop
loop in a cord, the perimeter of which is fixed by any permanent means including a knot or knots
NOTE The fixed loop may include a part or parts of the toy (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 — Example of fixed loops
3.44
tangled loop
loop created by twisting a cord with attachments or knots or fixed loops
NOTE The tangled loop may include a part or parts of the toy (see Figure 5).

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Figure 5 — Example of tangled loop
3.45
noose
loop in a cord, usually but not always, with a running knot, which tightens as the cord is pulled (see Figure 6)

Figure 6 — Example of a noose
3.46
ribbon
long narrow piece of fabric or textile material the width of which is significantly greater than the thickness
3.47
strap
strip of flexible material used for fastening, securing, carrying or holding typically used for support and or
safety and often adjustable (e.g. shoulder straps, restraint systems etc.)
3.48
chain
connected series of links or rings
3.49
tape
long narrow piece of non textile material the width of which is significantly greater than the thickness
3.50
electrical cable
flexible conductor used for connecting a toy to a supply of electricity or to a piece of electrical equipment
which is not itself a toy or part of a toy
NOTE Electrical equipment includes computers and television sets.
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3.51
yo-yo ball
toy made from elastic material consisting of a tether usually having a loop at one end to place around a finger,
and a flexible object at the other end
NOTE A yo-yo ball is designed to be played with in a similar way to a traditional yo-yo but can also be played with in
other ways.
2 Modification to clause 4
Add the following clause:
4.23 Yo-yo balls (see A.51)
The initial length “l ” of the yo-yo ball, measured as described in 8.35.2 shall not be greater than 370 mm.
The ratio of the mass “m” (in grams) to the elastic constant “k” of the yo-yo ball, measured as described in
8.35.1 shall be less than 2,2:
m
< 2,2
k
3 Modification to clause 5
Amend clause 5.4 to read:
5.4 Cords and chains in toys (see A.29)
The requirements in this clause do not apply to ropes and chains to which the diameter requirements of
EN 71-8 apply.
Requirements from a) to e) do not apply to cords on toys which are intended to be placed out of the reach of
children (for example certain toys intended to be attached to a cot or playpen).
The following requirements apply:
a) Cords connected to a self-retraction mechanism and cords in pull-along toys shall have an average cross-
sectional dimension of 1,5 mm or more when tested in accordance with 8.20 (cords cross-sectional
dimension).
b) Cords and chains that can form a tangled loop or a noose shall either:
 have a length of less than 220 mm (for toys intended for children under 10 months) and less than
300 mm (for other toys) when tested in accordance with 8.38, or
 separate into parts not exceeding 220 mm (for toys intended for children under 10 months) and not
exceeding 300 mm (for other toys) when tested in accordance with clause 8.36. It shall be possible
to join the parts after they have been separated without altering the characteristics of the joints (e.g.
Figure 13).
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Figure 13 — Example of a joint on cords
c) Fixed loops or tangled loops shall either:
 have a perimeter not exceeding 380 mm when tested according to 8.34.2.1 (cords and chains with a
single fixing point or with fixing points less than 94 mm apart), or a distance “d” not exceeding 96 mm
when tested in accordance with clause 8.34.2.2 (cords and chains fixed to the toy at points equal or
greater than 94 mm apart) or
 separate into parts not exceeding 220 mm (for toys intended for children under 10 months) and not
exceeding 300 mm (for other toys) when tested in accordance with clause 8.36 (cord and breakaway
features separation test).
d) The perimeter of nooses:
 shall not exceed 380 mm when measured in accordance with clause 8.34.2.1, or
 the distance “d” shall not exceed 96 mm when tested in accordance with clause 8.34.2.2
e) The recoil force of self-retraction mechanisms for cords in toys shall be less than 10 N when tested in
accordance with clause 8.37 (self retracting cords).
f) Toys with cords intended to be strung across a cradle, cot or perambulator shall carry a warning (see
7.11). This requirement applies also to toys with cords intended to be attached to a cradle, cot or
perambulator and that are intended to be out of reach of the children.
g) Cords with a free end (i.e. with no attachments) on toys intended for children under 10 months shall have
a free length of less than 300 mm when tested in accordance with clause 8.38 (length of cords).
Add a new clause
5.14 Straps intended to be used fully or partially around the neck
Toys with straps intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck and which create a fixed loop shall have
a breakaway feature which breaks at (25 ± 2) N when tested according to 8.36 (cord and breakaway features
separation test).
NOTE This requirement does not apply to shoulder straps but it applies to e.g. guitar straps.
4 Modification to clause 8
Amend the title of clause 8.20 to read:
8.20 Cords cross-sectional dimension (see 5.4)
Add the following new clauses:
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8.34 Test method to measure perimeter of cords and chains (see 5.4)
8.34.1 Test equipment
Test blocks: two rectangular test blocks made of rigid, smooth material (wood is acceptable) with dimensions
(94 x 25 x 25) mm (see Figure 34).

Figure 34 — Test blocks dimensions
One of the test blocks shall be equipped, at its corners, with a suitable means to attach a cord (e.g. holes,
screws etc.) (see Figure 35).
Figure 35 — Example of suitable cord fixing means
Two cords shall be attached to this test block as shown in Figure 36.

Figure 36 — Example of test block fitted with cords
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The length of the two cords shall be such that, when they are tensioned with a force of (25 ± 2) N at their
centers, the distance from the centre of the cord to the upper surface of the test block is (100 ± 10) mm (see
Figure 39 and Figure 40).
8.34.2 Test procedures
8.34.2.1 Cords and chains with a single fixing point or with fixing points less than 94 mm apart
Apply a tension force of (25 ± 2) N to the middle of the cord or chain and measure the perimeter of the loop.
In the diagram of Figure 37 the perimeter of the loop is equal to (a + b + c).

Figure 37 — Measurement with fixing points less than 94 mm apart
8.34.2.2 Cords and chains fixed to the toy at points equal or greater than 94 mm apart
Place the test block with the attached strings under the cord or chain of the toy in such a way that it runs along
the axis of the test block (see Figure 38).

Key
A Cord or chain of the toy
Figure 38 — Position of the test block under the cord
Using a force gauge or meter attached to the strings of the test block apply a force of (25 ± 2)
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