Eurofins EN 71 Toy Testing Services
At a glance
About EN 71 testing
EN 71 testing is a comprehensive evaluation process established under the European Union's Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC which is a harmonised European toy safety standard to ensure that toys marketed within the EU are safe for children.
The EN 71 testing consists of several parts, each focusing on specific safety aspects of toys such as toy's design, chemical composition, and mechanical properties. Its objective is to mitigate potential risks that toys might pose to children, ensuring that they meet strict safety requirements.
To sell products in the EU, compliance with EN 71 is a legal requirement.
Our EN 71 testing services cover all sorts of toys
Our EN 71 testing services cover all sorts of toys, including:
- Plush toys
- Wooden toys
- Plastics toys
- Metal toys
- Finger paints/ arts & craft
- Edible toys
- Cosmetic toys
- Electric and electronic toys
- Costumes
- Radio-controlled toys
- Ride-on toys
- STEM toys/ educational toys
- Games & puzzles
- Action figures
Worldwide laboratory for EN 71 testing
Our laboratories are located in regions where major toy brands and manufacturers operate, making the testing for EN 71 more accessible to them.
Within the Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of laboratories, here are the list of our laboratories offer EN 71 testing:
- Bangladesh | Dhaka
- China | Dongguan
- China | Hangzhou
- China | Hong Kong
- China | Qingdao
- China | Shanghai
- China | Shenzhen
- France | Aix-en-Provence
- India | Gurgaon
- India | Noida
- India | Tirupur
- Indonesia | Jakarta
- Spain | Alicante
- Türkiye | Istanbul
- Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City
- United States | Norwood
Notified Body to issue CE marking for toys
Having your toys pass the EN 71 testing is only one part of the compliance process.
Under the European Union's Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC, all toys sold in the EU must carry a CE marking (some refer to it as an EN 71 certification or CE toy safety standards).
A common way to achieve this compliance requirement is through third-party verification by a EU Notified Body (applying for the EC-type examination to a Notified Body).
Our laboratory in France, Eurofins ATS, operates as a Notified Body (2817) for CE marking of a wide range of toy products, assisting toy brands and manufacturers in conducting tests and completing documents related to the conformity assessment procedures set out in the European Union's Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.
Preparing for the proposed EU Toy Safety Regulation
Anticipated to be implemented this year, the proposed Toy Safety Regulation will significantly affect stakeholders in the toy industry in the European markets. This new Regulation is set to replace the existing Toy Safety Directive (Directive 2009/48/EC).
Our latest white paper summarises the pertinent facts and key points in relation to the proposed Toy Safety Regulation, supporting companies in the toy industry who are seeking to understand the implications of this important new regulation.
What’s inside the white paper:
- The current toy safety landscape
- Overview and key updates of the proposed Toy Safety Regulation
- Strategy to prepare for compliance
- How Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines can support you
Download the white paper to gain a better understanding of the proposed Toy Safety Regulation, so you can prepare ahead for it to facilitate a smooth transition and reduce the risk of non-compliance, which could lead to product delays, recalls, or other financial losses.
Experience toy testing services by Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines
Why choose Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines?
- Comprehensive testing across all toy categories: We offer a broad spectrum of testing services tailored to all kinds of toys, ensuring that every aspect of your toy products is evaluated for safety and quality against EN 71 testing standard
- Global accessibility: Our laboratories strategically located across key toy brands and manufacturing regions, including Spain, Türkiye, China, India and US, making EN 71 testing accessible and convenient for toy brands and manufacturers around the globe
- CE Marking Support from an EU Notified Body: Our laboratory in France operates as a Notified Body (2817) under the EU Toy Safety Directive and is authorised to conduct conformity assessments and issue CE markings for your toy products
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