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EN71 Toy Testing Introduction
China is a major toy exporter, with the European market currently being the primary export target, accounting for approximately 40% of China's annual toy export volume.
EN 71 is a mandatory standard in EU countries for toys designed for children under 14 years old. Its purpose is to technically regulate toys entering the European market through the EN71 standard, thereby reducing or preventing harm to children.
EN71 Toy Testing Items
| No. | Standard Code | Standard Name | Main Content |
| 1. | EN71-1 | Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties | This part specifies safety technical requirements and test methods for mechanical and physical properties of toys for different age groups from newborns to children aged 14, as well as requirements for packaging, labeling, and instructions. |
| 2. | EN71-2 | Part 2: Flammability | This part specifies prohibited flammable materials for all toys and flammability requirements for toys exposed to small ignition sources. It details flammability requirements and test methods for 5 categories of toy materials. |
| 3. | EN71-3 | Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements | This part specifies maximum limits and test methods for migratable elements (aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, trivalent chromium, hexavalent chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium) in accessible parts or materials of toys. |
| 4. | EN71-4 | Part 4: Experimental Toys for Chemical and Related Activities | This part specifies safety technical requirements for specific experimental toys for chemical and related activities. |
| 5. | EN71-5 | Part 5: Chemical Toys (excluding Experimental Toys) | This part specifies safety technical requirements for specific chemical toys other than experimental toys for chemical and related activities. |
| 6. | EN71-6 | Part 6: Age Warning Label Symbols | This part primarily defines label symbols for toys - age warnings, including graphics and their meanings. |
| 7. | EN71-7 | Part 7: Finger Paints - Technical Requirements and Test Methods | This part specifies safety technical requirements and test methods for specific finger paints. |
| 8. | EN71-8 | Part 8: Swings, Slides and Similar Toys for Indoor or Outdoor Use | This part specifies safety technical requirements and test methods for specific swings, slides and similar toys for indoor or outdoor use, primarily mechanical and physical. |
Documents Required for EN71 Toy Testing
1. Complete and submit the test application form to the testing agency.
2. Provide test samples.
3. Determine test age group: Under 3 years or all age groups.
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