Children are the primary target of a large group of industries today, the primary one being toys. This is why testing of toys according to a specific standard set is required. While the IS - 9873 (Part 1, 3, 9) and IS 15644 guidelines are being tested, a step further would be testing with regards to standards for the EN71 certification, the standard of European toy market. In addition to existing tests, these would also ensure checking for magnetic and electrical toys, with suitable warning labels.
The material and automatic attributes of a toy would be checked via the characteristics of fall detection, choking hazard and minor parts, sharp edges , stress testing, pressure testing, seam detection for plush toys, and torsion test. These parameters can be tested for an advanced safety measure, to make sure of the same for children.
• EN 71-1: Mechanical and physical attributes
• EN 71-2: Flammability and related issues
• EN 71-3: Specification for migration of select components
• EN 71-4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
• EN 71-5: Other chemical sets
• EN 71-6: Symbol specifications for age warning labels
• EN 71-7: Finger paints
• EN 71-8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
• EN 71-9: Requirement of organic chemicals
• EN 71-10: Preparation and extraction of samples where organic chemicals are involved
• EN 71-11: Analysis methods of organic compounds
• EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances
• EN 71-13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and the like
One tested for EN71 standard, the toy is given a CE mark. It is present on all toys in order for them to be sold within the European Union, a guarantee that it meets the minimum requirement of EN71, and can safely be sold within markets.
With this test, we can further ensure the safety of the toys that are being rolled into the markets today, and it takes us a step further to better quality products for the children of today.
Sigma Test & Research Centre provides comprehensive testing services to ensure toy safety and compliance of products with the obligations and requirements of the new EU Toy Safety Standards.
Sigma’s regulatory experts verify the design, safety, and quality of a variety of toys and children’s product to meet the requirements of Govt. of India.
Sigma conducts Toy Testing as per the National and International Directives and Standards to safeguard the users from the possible hazards. Sigma is a fully-equipped lab that has been accredited by NABL for providing complete toy testing services.
Get your toys tested with us.
The material and automatic attributes of a toy would be checked via the characteristics of fall detection, choking hazard and minor parts, sharp edges , stress testing, pressure testing, seam detection for plush toys, and torsion test. These parameters can be tested for an advanced safety measure, to make sure of the same for children.
The standard has been published in 13 parts:
• EN 71-1: Mechanical and physical attributes
• EN 71-2: Flammability and related issues
• EN 71-3: Specification for migration of select components
• EN 71-4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
• EN 71-5: Other chemical sets
• EN 71-6: Symbol specifications for age warning labels
• EN 71-7: Finger paints
• EN 71-8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
• EN 71-9: Requirement of organic chemicals
• EN 71-10: Preparation and extraction of samples where organic chemicals are involved
• EN 71-11: Analysis methods of organic compounds
• EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances
• EN 71-13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and the like
One tested for EN71 standard, the toy is given a CE mark. It is present on all toys in order for them to be sold within the European Union, a guarantee that it meets the minimum requirement of EN71, and can safely be sold within markets.
With this test, we can further ensure the safety of the toys that are being rolled into the markets today, and it takes us a step further to better quality products for the children of today.
Sigma Test & Research Centre provides comprehensive testing services to ensure toy safety and compliance of products with the obligations and requirements of the new EU Toy Safety Standards.
Sigma’s regulatory experts verify the design, safety, and quality of a variety of toys and children’s product to meet the requirements of Govt. of India.
Sigma conducts Toy Testing as per the National and International Directives and Standards to safeguard the users from the possible hazards. Sigma is a fully-equipped lab that has been accredited by NABL for providing complete toy testing services.
Get your toys tested with us.
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