Toys

In this era of globalised sourcing, importers, retailers and manufacturers are facing important challenges, especially in the Toy industry as key consumer markets have imposed very stringent toy safety regulations to protect vulnerable young users. Non-compliant toys pose a serious threat to children’s health and manufacturers can be held responsible for injuries or harm caused due to design flaws, toxic or hazardous materials or other production issues.

Our global network of laboratories can help ensure toy safety is paramount and partner with you to improve the quality, design and compliance of toys through comprehensive toy safety testing and certification services.

Our service portfolio includes:

• Comprehensive chemical testing for toy safety compliance
• Mechanical and physical testing services for children's toys
• Endurance and performance testing
• Toy flammability testing
• Electrical and electronic compliance testing for toys
• ISTA packaging testing
• Certification, including CE Marking for toys
• Regulatory compliance services for toy safety standards
• Inspections and audits

Toy Regulatory Compliance

Many countries have established their own safety regulations. The Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network can help to safeguard our clients and ensure local regulation compliance for toy manufacturing, selling and importing, including:

• EN 71 Series standards
• Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
• EC Type Examination
• ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
• CPSIA
• California Proposition 65
• China GB Standards and requirements (physical and mechanical, flammability, chemical)
• SOR/2011-17 Canada Toys Regulations
• ISO 8124-3 for migration of certain elements
• AS/NZ ISO 8124-3, etc.

Why Choose Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines for Toy Compliance

The Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of laboratories ensures manufacturers, retailers, and brands can confidently deliver safe, high-quality toys that meet regulatory requirements, win consumer trust, and protect brand reputation.

Our global service offer covers most types of toys, including:

• Dolls
• Plush Toys
• Wooden Toys
• Metal and Plastic Toys
• Educational Toys
• Costumes and disguises
• Electrical Toys, including eBikes and eScooters
• Radio-controlled Toys
• Electronic Toys and Games

We help our customers streamline the complex regulatory process to navigate global standards effortlessly and are relentlessly committed to delivering innovative, science-driven, and predictive solutions that help our customers stay ahead of toy regulatory changes.

Get in touch today to find out how we can help support your toy compliance needs.

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