The Future of Toy Safety in the EU
What businesses need to know about the proposed Toy Safety Regulation
The European Union is set to replace the Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) with a new Regulation (Toy Safety Regulation), which has been received the final draft approved from the EU Council in June 2025. The new proposed Regulation introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing user's safety when playing with toys.
The new Regulation is expected to entry into force in late 2025. Given the new Regulation will place substantial changes in the toy industry, brands, manufacturers, and stakeholders should be fully prepared, ensuring compliance with the requirements outlined in this new Regulation.
This white paper serves as a guide for toy brands, manufacturers, and stakeholders, offering insights into different aspects of the proposed Toy Safety Regulation, including:
- The key objectives
- Key changes introduced
- Timeline and transitional provisions
- How to prepare for the proposed Toy Safety Regulation
Anna Nebot Querol
Anna graduated in Chemistry from the University of Barcelona in 2002 before completing a master’s degree in business management and environmental quality.
With more than 20 years of experience in the TIC industry and in the fields of testing and expert services for consumer products, Anna developed and launched an international regulatory department at Eurofins Consumer Product Testing in 2016. As Regulatory Services Director, she is now focused on Softlines, Leather, Toys & Hardlines regulatory-related topics.
Hélène Busselier
Hélène joined Eurofins in 2018, bringing with her a robust background in the paper industry and extensive experience in developing private label products for retail. Since 2022, she has been leading our toy physical laboratory in France.
Leveraging her strong connections within the French Afnor committees and the EU Notified Body, she engages effectively with key industry stakeholders and remains informed about the latest toy safety developments in the sector.
About Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines
As a challenger in the consumer product testing space, the Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of laboratories is at the forefront of innovation. We pride ourselves on having some of the newest testing laboratories within the Eurofins network, which allows us to deliver innovative and expert-driven testing services worldwide.
With over 25 laboratories globally, we deliver expert-driven, customer-centric solutions worldwide for the consumer products industry. Our experts work with our clients to develop customised solutions and testing packages for their specific needs to increase speed-to-market efficiency, reduce cost by eliminating unnecessary testing, and position their products to meet and exceed customer expectations.
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