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In the cross-border e-commerce sector, the market demand for toy products continues to grow. However, meeting stringent safety standards is a top priority for entering the European market. EN71 certification, as the European toy safety standard, is crucial for ensuring children's safety. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you the standards required for EN71 certification when exporting toys to the EU.

What is EN71 Testing?

EN71 is the regulatory standard for toy products in the EU market, known as the "Toy Safety Standard." It covers various aspects of toy products, including design, manufacturing, labeling, and packaging, ensuring compliance with safety requirements when toys are sold in the EU market. The EN71 standards are divided into the following sections:

1. EN71-1: Physical and Mechanical Properties
   This section focuses on the physical characteristics of toys, including tests for sharp points, edges, small parts, pressure, tension, torque, etc., to ensure toys do not cause physical harm to children during normal use.

2. EN71-2: Flammability
   This section specifies the flammability requirements for toy materials to prevent fire hazards caused by burning toys.

3. EN71-3: Migration of Certain Elements
   Toys may contain harmful elements such as heavy metals. EN71-3 strictly limits the migration levels of these elements to protect children from chemical hazards.

4. EN71-4: Chemical Toys (Experimental Sets)
   For toys like chemical experiment sets, EN71-4 sets special requirements for the chemical composition, packaging, and labeling of the products.

5. EN71-5: Chemical Toys (Microbiological)
   This section applies to toys containing microorganisms, such as bacterial culture sets, ensuring they do not pose health risks to children during use.

6. Other Sections (EN71-6, EN71-7, EN71-8, etc.)
   These sections address specific types of toys, such as age warning labels, finger paints, and home swings, with corresponding safety requirements.

Ningbo Huabiao Testing—Professional Services to Help You Easily Navigate EN71 Certification

As a professional third-party testing agency, Ningbo Huabiao Testing has extensive experience in toy safety. We provide one-stop EN71 certification services to help your products smoothly enter the EU market.

Expert Team
Our technical team consists of experienced testing engineers who are familiar with every detail of the EN71 standards and can provide professional consultation and solutions.

Comprehensive Services
From sample testing to report issuance and subsequent certification applications, Ningbo Huabiao Testing offers full-range services to ensure your products pass certification on the first attempt.

Efficient and Fast
We understand the importance of time to our clients and commit to completing tests in the shortest possible time while delivering accurate reports.

Strict Confidentiality
We strictly adhere to principles of client privacy and trade secret protection, ensuring the security of your business information.

Huabiao Testing boasts an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, providing comprehensive EN71 certification solutions. With CMA/CNAS accreditation, our testing data is accurate and reliable, and our reports carry international credibility. We help clients manage risks and meet market requirements for their products, ensuring global success.

In the cross-border e-commerce sector, the market demand for toy products continues to grow. However, entering the European market requires compliance with stringent safety standards as a top priority. The EN71 certification, as the European toy safety standard, is crucial for ensuring children's safety. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you what EN71 testing is and provide a guide for EN71 testing of wooden track toys.

What is EN71 Testing?

EN71 testing refers to the mandatory safety tests that all toys sold within the European Union must undergo to meet the essential requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

EN71 testing consists of multiple parts, with the core sections being EN71-1, EN71-2, and EN71-3:

• EN71-1: Physical and mechanical properties testing, including sharp points and edges, tension, compression tests, and drop tests to ensure toys do not cause cuts, punctures, or other injuries to children.

• EN71-2: Flammability testing, primarily assessing the burning rate of toys, covering plush toys, textile toys, and headwear toys, to ensure they do not pose hazards when exposed to fire.

• EN71-3: Toxic metal migration testing, which specifies the maximum limits for soluble elements (such as antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and tin) in accessible parts or materials of toys to prevent harm from ingestion or inhalation by children.

Why Do Wooden Track Toys Need EN71 Testing?

Although wooden track toys are made from natural materials, they still carry potential safety risks. For example, small parts may pose choking hazards, sharp edges could cause cuts, and the use of harmful chemicals might impact children's health. EN71 testing helps manufacturers identify and address these issues, ensuring the safety of the toys.

EN71 Certification Process

1. Consultation and Application: Contact our professional team for detailed consultation on EN71 certification requirements and formally submit your application.

2. Sample Preparation: Prepare test samples in accordance with EN71 standards and provide relevant technical documentation.

3. Testing and Evaluation: Our experienced engineers will conduct comprehensive and rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with EN71 standards.

4. Report Issuance: Upon successful testing, we will promptly provide you with the official test report and CE certificate.

5. Ongoing Support: Throughout the certification process, we will offer continuous technical support and consulting services to ensure your products smoothly enter the target market.

   GIGTesting boasts an experienced technical team and state-of-the-art testing equipment, providing comprehensive EN71 certification solutions for your products.

Introduction

UKCA-EN71 certification is essential for toy manufacturers seeking to enter the UK market. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark, introduced on January 1, 2021, replaces the CE mark in Great Britain, while EN71 standards ensure toy safety. This guide outlines the importance of UKCA-EN71 certification and the steps to obtain it.

Importance of UKCA-EN71 Certification

• UKCA Certification: Serves as a compliance mark for products sold in Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland), ensuring adherence to UK safety regulations.

• EN71 Certification: A rigorous European toy safety standard covering:

• Physical and mechanical properties (e.g., no sharp edges or small parts).

• Flammability (e.g., fire resistance).

• Chemical properties (e.g., limits on heavy metals and hazardous substances).

Together, UKCA-EN71 certification ensures toys are safe for children and compliant with UK market requirements, facilitating market access and consumer trust.

Key Testing Requirements

To achieve UKCA-EN71 certification, toys must pass third-party testing by a UKCA-accredited laboratory. Key EN71 standards include:

• EN71-1: Physical and mechanical safety (e.g., choking hazards, sharp edges).

• EN71-2: Flammability (e.g., ensuring toys do not ignite easily).

• EN71-3: Migration of hazardous elements (e.g., lead, cadmium).

• Additional standards (e.g., EN71-9 for organic compounds) may apply based on materials.

How to Obtain UKCA-EN71 Certification

Follow these steps to certify your toys:

1. Consultation and Application

• Contact a UKCA-accredited testing agency (e.g., Huabiao Testing) for guidance.

• Submit an application form with product details (e.g., material composition, age group).

• Provide 2–3 toy samples for testing.

2. Quotation and Agreement

• The agency determines applicable EN71 standards, testing costs, and timeline (typically 5–10 business days).

• Sign the service agreement and make the payment.

3. Testing Execution

• The laboratory tests the toy for compliance with EN71 standards and UKCA requirements, including physical, chemical, and flammability tests.

• Additional UKCA-specific checks, such as labeling, are performed.

4. Technical Documentation and Declaration

• Compile a technical file with test reports, risk assessments, and manufacturing details.

• Issue a UK Declaration of Conformity, signed by the manufacturer or importer.

• Affix the UKCA mark to the toy or its packaging.

5. Report Issuance

• Receive a test report confirming compliance. Retain the technical file and report for 10 years for regulatory audits.

Why Choose Huabiao Testing?

Huabiao Testing offers comprehensive UKCA-EN71 certification solutions with an experienced technical team and advanced equipment. Accredited with CMA/CNAS qualifications, our accurate and reliable testing data and internationally recognized reports help clients manage risks, meet market requirements, and achieve global market success.

With increasing global safety requirements for children's products, toy safety standards have become a critical aspect of international trade. EN71 is the EU's safety standard for the migration of harmful chemical substances in toys, serving not only as a legal basis for entering the EU market but also exerting a broad influence on the global toy industry. So, can toys that comply with EN71 standards smoothly enter global markets? Today, the Huabiao Testing team will explain which standards apply to EN71 certification for party decorations and how to obtain EN71 certification for party decorations.

What Standards Apply to EN71 Certification for Party Decorations?

The EU market imposes strict EN71 certification requirements for party decorations, which are categorized into three main types based on product characteristics:

Hanging Decorations (EN71-1/EN71-2 Applicable)

Balloons, ribbons, hanging ornaments, etc.

Focus on suspension strength and small parts hazards.

Tabletop Decorations (EN71-1/EN71-3 Applicable)

Candle holders, table flags, figurines

Emphasis on chemical migration and stability testing.

Interactive Decorations (Full EN71 Testing Required)

Party hats, masks, noise makers

Additional sound pressure testing (EN71-1 Clause 5.11) is required.

How to Obtain EN71 Certification for Party Decorations?

Find a Professional Testing Agency

Choose an accredited and experienced testing agency (e.g., Ningbo Huabiao Testing) and complete the testing application form.

The agency will provide a detailed testing plan and quotation based on product details and testing requirements.

Sign a Testing Contract

Agree on testing scope, timeline, and costs before signing the contract.

Fees depend on factors like testing complexity and sample quantity. For example, additional fees apply for extra chemical hazard tests beyond standard EN71-1, EN71-2, and EN71-3 requirements.

Submit Samples and Payment

Provide samples as specified and pay the testing fees.

Receive Certification

Upon successful testing, obtain the EN71 certification for EU market access.

Why Choose Huabiao Testing?

Expert Team & Advanced Equipment: Ensures precise and efficient testing.

CMA/CNAS Accredited: Internationally recognized test reports.

Comprehensive Solutions: Covers all EN71 testing needs for global compliance.

Risk Management: Helps products meet market requirements for seamless global sales.

Ensure your party decorations meet EU safety standards with Huabiao Testing’s professional EN71 certification services!