Toys and childcare products testing & compliance
Your industry, our focus
The scenario: Stringent Regulations and Meeting the Needs of Consumers
In this era of globalized sourcing, brand owners, retailers, importers and manufacturers are facing important challenges, especially in the Toys & Children Products’ industry, definitely one of the most highly regulated. Non-compliant toys and childcare products pose a serious threat to children’s health and to your business reputation, if being recalled by the Authorities.
It is our endeavour to be a one-stop solution provider for all your Quality Assurance and Control needs at every stage of your supply chain.
Our wide and international service offer displayed below covers most kinds of toys (dolls, plush, wooden, metal and plastic toys, stationary, paints, cosmetic, chemical and educational toys, costumes and disguises, electric, radio controlled and electronic toys and games) and products for babies and toddlers (children and baby apparel and footwear, cots, basinets, cradles, strollers, highchairs and seats, travel devices, play yards and nursing products such as feeding articles, mother care and baby cosmetics and hygiene products, diapers, pads, bathing and sleeping products, appliances and devices).
Helping customers to Market compliant products through bespoke Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs
Our comprehensive portfolio includes, among other, the following:
- Expert Services, Regulatory and Compliance
- Technical Sheets generation and checks
- Documentary review and technical dossiers (TCF)
- Testing programs and protocols ad-hoc
- Artwork check, labels and markings review
- Compliance against the different regulations that apply worldwide to these products such as the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), European Toys Safety Directive, UK Toys Safety Regulation, California Proposition 65, etc.
- Risk assessment
- Bespoke training to your QC staff or vendors
- Lab Testing
- Physical and mechanical testing, aimed to prevent hazards and risks such as small parts, sharp points and edges, cords, etc.
- EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (EN 71-1 - mechanical and physical properties of toys; EN 71-8 - activity toys, domestic use)
- ASTM F963 - safety of toys
- CPSIA
- ISO 8124-1 - mechanical and physical properties of toys
- China GB Standards and requirements on physical and mechanical properties of general and specific toys
- ...
- Chemical testing
- EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC
- EN 71-3 - migration of certain elements
- EN 71-4 - experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
- EN 71-5 - Chemical toys (sets), other than experimental sets
- EN 71-7 - finger paints
- EN 71-12 - determination of N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosable substances
- EN 71-13 - Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, and gustative games
- ASTM F963 - safety of toys
- CPSIA
- ISO 8124-3 - migration of certain elements
- China GB Standards and requirements on the chemical content of toys
- REACH and other international chemical regulations testing
- ...
- Flammability
- EN 71-2 - flammability
- ASTM F963 - the safety of toys
- CPSIA
- ISO 8124-2 - flammability
- China GB Standards and requirements on the flammability of general and specific toys
- ...
- Electrical and electronics safety and compliance to, among other
- IEC 62115
- ANSI/UL 696
- Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
More about Electrical & Electronic toys & games >> - Fitness for use and performance
- Bespoke testing programs based on your quality benchmarks, to specific standards or to industry best practices
- Global market access and certification, among which:
- CE Marking, through our Notified Body in France
- UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA)
- CCC (China Compulsory Certification)
- ...
More about certifications >>
For more detailed information, visit our Eurofins Toys & Hardlines website or contact our nearest expert>>.
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