In recent years, the US CPSIA regulations have been updated frequently with increasingly strict requirements, and product recalls due to quality issues with children's products have also occurred frequently, causing significant losses to many companies. Therefore, how to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of US market regulatory laws has become a difficult challenge for many manufacturers and exporters of children's products, and it is also key to winning the American market. Today, let's take a look at how missing the EN71 test affects toy "identity cards" that are exported to Europe.
Do you know? A seemingly harmless plush toy may have excessive formaldehyde in its filling; a colorful plastic rattle may contain harmful heavy metals in its coating. These hidden dangers are invisible to the naked eye but constantly threaten children's health.
The EU EN71 standard is like a "safety ruler" that protects children's joy:Physical safety: Checks for sharp points, edges, and whether small parts are easily detachable to prevent children from cutting or swallowing.
Chemical safety: Strictly tests 19 types of potentially harmful substances such as migrating heavy metals and phthalates to ensure safety at the point of entry.
Flame retardant safety: Has strict requirements for the combustion performance of plush and textile toys, ensuring slow burning and providing time for escape.
Huabiao Testing suggests: Whether it's shopping overseas or domestically, prioritize choosing brand toys that clearly indicate they have passed the "EN71 test." For manufacturers, actively conducting EN71 tests is not only the key to entering the European market but also the best way to demonstrate a brand's social responsibility and quality commitment.