The manufacture and marketing of toys in the European Union is regulated by Directive n�2009/48/EC. A directive, unlike a regulation, is not directly applicable and must therefore be transposed into the national legislation of each Member State.
The European Commission has also published guides for some of the products covered by the directive to allow for better harmonization and application of the directive.
In Europe, manufacturers or importers are responsible for the safety and conformity of toys. They must therefore ensure that the product has the appropriate technical documentation, is considered safe for use, and provide the authorities with the necessary information in the event of an inspection.
In addition to the general compliance requirements, there are numerous testing standards that apply to the manufacture of toys. Depending on the type of toy marketed, the standards will not be the same. However, they guarantee that the toy complies with them and, when the manufacturer has followed them in their entirety, they do not require certification by a third-party organization.
In Europe, the labeling must include the following elements:
Other information, mentions, pictograms or precautions for use may be necessary depending on the country of manufacture of the product, the type of toy, the target audience, etc.
The CE marking is also to be affixed on products and labels by manufacturers according to the rules of imposition provided by the directive.
A product safety assessment must be carried out for toys. It guarantees that the product is not dangerous for human health. It analyses in particular the chemical, physical, mechanical, flammability and hygiene hazards.
In addition, certain substances are banned or restricted in toys marketed in the European Union. The list of these substances is in Annex II of the directive. We note for example that toys:
All the characteristics of the toys, their specificities, the description of their design, the SDS of the substances used, the EC declaration of conformity, the test reports, the EC type examination, etc., must be compiled in the technical documentation. It is described in detail in Annex IV of the Directive.
EcoMundo accompanies you in the compliance of your toys in Europe!
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Christian Freneuil or one of our experts!
The manufacture and marketing of toys in the European Union is regulated by Directive n�2009/48/EC. A directive, unlike a regulation, is not directly applicable and must therefore be transposed into the national legislation of each Member State.
The European Commission has also published guides for some of the products covered by the directive to allow for better harmonization and application of the directive.
In Europe, manufacturers or importers are responsible for the safety and conformity of toys. They must therefore ensure that the product has the appropriate technical documentation, is considered safe for use, and provide the authorities with the necessary information in the event of an inspection.
In addition to the general compliance requirements, there are numerous testing standards that apply to the manufacture of toys. Depending on the type of toy marketed, the standards will not be the same. However, they guarantee that the toy complies with them and, when the manufacturer has followed them in their entirety, they do not require certification by a third-party organization.
In Europe, the labeling must include the following elements:
Other information, mentions, pictograms or precautions for use may be necessary depending on the country of manufacture of the product, the type of toy, the target audience, etc.
The CE marking is also to be affixed on products and labels by manufacturers according to the rules of imposition provided by the directive.
A product safety assessment must be carried out for toys. It guarantees that the product is not dangerous for human health. It analyses in particular the chemical, physical, mechanical, flammability and hygiene hazards.
In addition, certain substances are banned or restricted in toys marketed in the European Union. The list of these substances is in Annex II of the directive. We note for example that toys:
All the characteristics of the toys, their specificities, the description of their design, the SDS of the substances used, the EC declaration of conformity, the test reports, the EC type examination, etc., must be compiled in the technical documentation. It is described in detail in Annex IV of the Directive.
EcoMundo accompanies you in the compliance of your toys in Europe!
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Christian Freneuil or one of our experts!