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In-depth Explanation on EN 71-1:2005 + A9:2009 Safety of Toys, Mechanical and Physical Properties
REQUIREMENTS ON PACKAGING
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Plastic bags with an opening
perimeter greater than 380 mm shall have an average thi
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The requirement above does not
apply to:
i)
Shrunk-on film pa
ii)
Perforated bags which have a
minimum of 1% of removed area over any area of 30 mm x 30 mm
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Clause
7.1
i) CE Mark (at least 5 mm in height)
ii)
Name and address of the European
importer
iii)
Retain statement* (not necessary if
the
labeling is on the toy itself)
* Example of "retain statement": Please retain this information for future reference
Clause
7.2
If small part exists before and after abuse
tests for a toy for over 3 years, then the toy should bear a warning, for
example:
“Not suitable for children under 3
years due to small parts”
Remark:
1.
The warning is not needed if
the toy is considered to be manifestly unsuitable for children under 36 months.
2.
If a small part exists before
and after abuse tests for a toy for under 3 years, the toy fails, even there is
a warning.
Same case for Long cord warning
“Not suitable for children under 3
years due to long cord”
Clause
7.3 Latex balloons
Latex balloons/Natural latex balloon
The pa
“Warning! Children under eight
years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult
supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken
balloons at once.”
Natural latex balloon
The pa
“Made of natural rubber latex”
Clause
7.4 Aquatic toys
Aquatic toys and their pa
“Warning! Only to be used in water
in which the child is within its depth and under supervision”
i)
The warning on the toy should
be indelible
ii)
The warning on the toy should
be in a colour which contrasts with the body of the toy.
iii)
The minimum height of letters
should be 3 mm
iv)
The marking on inflatable toys
should be no more than 100 mm from one of the air inflation
Remark: No advertising copy or graphic
should state or imply that the child will be safe with such a toy if left
unsupervised.
Clause
7.5 Functional toys (e.g. Toy pop-corn maker)
Functional toys or their pa
“Warning! To be used under the
direct supervision of an adult.”
In addition, the followings should
accompany the toy:
i)
working instruction
ii)
precautions to be taken by the
user
iii)
a statement which warns that
failure to take the above precautions would expose the user to the hazards (the
corresponding hazards the functional toy
are needed to be specified) normally associated with the appliance or
product of which the toy is a scale model or an imitation
iv)
a statement indicating that the
toy should be kept out of the reach of very young children
Clause
7.6 Functional sharp edges and points
For toys intended for children of over 3
years and functional sharp edge and/or point exist, then functional sharp edge
warning and/or functional sharp point warning should appear on the pa
Example of functional sharp edge warning:
“This toy contains function sharp
edge”
Example of functional sharp point warning
“This toy contains function sharp
point”
Remark: functional sharp edge and point are
not allowed for toys intended for children below 3 years of age, even there are
warnings.
Clause
7.7 Projectile (e.g. toy gun)
If a projectile toy can discharge an object
other than that provided with the toy (e.g. pencil), then the instructions for
use should draw attention to the hazards of using missiles other than those
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
Example of the warning:
“Do not use missiles other than
those supplied or recommended by the manufacturer”
Projectile toys capable of discharging a
projectile (e.g. bullet) with a kinetic energy greater than 0.08J should be
accompanied by the following warning:
“Warning! Do not aim at eyes or
face.”
Clause
7.8 Imitation protective masks and helmets (e.g.
toy fireman’s helmets)
Toys that are imitation of protective masks
and helmets and their pa
“Warning! This is a toy. Does not
provide protection”
Clause
7.9 Toy kites
Toy kites and other flying toys with cords
exceeding 2 m materially linking the toy to the child shall bear the following
warning:
“Warning! Do not use near overhead
power lines or during thunderstorms.”
Remark: the warning is not necessary if the
cord length is less than 2 m.
Clause
7.10 Roller skates and toy skateboards
Roller skates, inline skates and skateboard
for children offered for sale as toys should bear the warning:
“Warning! Protective equipment
should be worn. Not for children with a body weight of more than 20 kg.”
Remark: The above products which are
designed for bearing a body weight of more than 20 kg are not considered as
toys.
Moreover, the instructions for use should:
i)
contain a reminder that the toy
is to be used with caution since it requires great skill, so as to avoid falls
or collisions causing injury to the user and third parties
ii)
contain indication as to
recommended protective equipment (helmets, hand/wrist protection, gloves,
knee-pads, elbow-pads, etc.)
Clause
7.11 Toys intended to be strung across a cradle, cot, or perambulator (e.g. toys linked by a cord with hooks at both ends, for being
strung across a baby cot)
Toys intended to be strung across a cradle,
cot, or perambulator by means of strings, cords, elastics or straps should bear
the following warning:
“Warning! To prevent possible injury
by entanglement, remove this toy when the child begins to push up on hands and
knees.”
Clause
7.12 Liquid filled teethers
Liquid filled teethers should be
accompanied by the following instruction:
“Cool only in a domestic
refrigerator, do not place in the freezer compartment.”
Remark: the above requirement does not
apply to teethers that do not contain liquid
Clause
7.13 Percussion caps specifically designed for use in toys
The pa
“Warning! Do not fire indoors or
near eyes and ears. Do not carry caps loose in a po
Clause
7.14 Acoustics (toys designed to produce sounds)
If a toy produce a C-weighted peak emission
sound pressure level exceeding 110 dB(C), the toy or their pa
“Warning! Do not use close to the
ear! Misuse may cause damage to hearing.”
Remark: for “other toys”:
110-115 dB(C) Put warning
> 115 dB(C) FAIL
For toys using percussion caps add:
“Do not fire indoors!”
Clause
7.15 Toy bicycles
Toy bicycle should carry a warning:
“Warning! A protective helmet
should be worn when cycling!”
In addition,
i)
instructions for use should
contain a reminder that this bicycle is not suitable for use on public
highways.
ii)
Parent or carers should ensure
that children are properly instructed in the use of the toy bicycles,
particularly in the safe use of the baking systems
Clause
7.16 Toys intended to bear the mass of a child (e.g. tricycle, toy chair)
Toys that due to their construction,
strength, design or other factors are not suitable for children over 36 months
should carry a warning (at the point of sale of the product), for example:
‘Warning! Not to be used by
children over 36 months”
together with a brief indication of the specific
reason calling for this restriction (e.g. insufficient strength).
Example of a full warning:
“Warning! Not to be used by
children over 36 months due to insufficient strength”
Remark: The warning above is for toys for
under 3 years, and not for the age group of over 3 years. This is because the
warning is to address the case where a child of over 3 years sits/stands on the
toy with a result that the toy collapses. The toy collapses because the
strength of the toy is originally designed for children under 3 years and not
for children of over 3 years.
Clause
7.17 Toy comprising monofilament fibres (e.g.
monofilament plastic whiskers on a toy stuffed cat)
Toys comprising monofilament fibres of
straightened length greater than 50 mm and attached to a fabric base should be labeled
as follows:
“Caution! Not for children under 10
months due to long hair”
Remark: If the monofilament fibres have
length equal to or less than 50mm, then the warning above is not necessary.
Also, if a toy labeled “All Ages”, it contradicts to the warning above”
Clause
7.18 Small balls
If small ball exists before and after abuse
tests for a toy for over 3 years, then the pa
“Warning! Not suitable for children
under 3 years because of small ball(s)”
Remark:
1.
The warning is not needed if
the toy is considered to be manifestly unsuitable for children under 36 months.
2.
If a small ball exists before
and after abuse tests for a toy for under 3 years, the toy fails, even there is
a warning.
Clause
7.19 Toy Scooters
Toy scooters intended for children with a
body mass of 20 kg or less should carry the statement ’20 kg max”
Toy scooters intended for children with a
body mass of 50 kg or less should carry the statement ’50 kg max”
The warnings:
“Warning.
Protective equipment should be worn.
Not for children with a body weight
of more than 20 kg” (or, as
appropriate, “of mor than 50 kg)
should appear on the pa
The instructions for use should contain a
reminder that the toy should be used with caution, since it requires great
skill, so as to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user and third
parties, they should also, as appropriate, include information such as:
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warnings indicated above;
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how to safely fold or unfold
foldable scooters;
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necessity to pay attention that
all lo
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dangers of using it on public
highways; and
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recommendation to use
protective equipment such as helmet, gloves, knee-pads and elbow pads.
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