Green Circle Talks about Cross-border】European Toys Export and EN71 European Toy Safety Standard

Overview of Toy Safety and Exports in Europe

I. Overview of Toy Exports in Europe

1. The Rise of the European Toy Industry

• Known for high quality, innovation and safety, the European manufacturer produces a wide range of toys, including wooden, electronic, plastic toys and dolls.

1. Size of European Toy Exports

• Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom enjoy a good international reputation for their excellent performance in toy exports.

1. Competitive Advantage

• High quality production, design innovation, sustainability and good reputation are the main competitive advantages of European toy manufacturers.

EN71 European Standard for Toy Safety

1. The Importance of Standards

• Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), it ensures the safety of toys and prevents children from being injured while using them.

1. Standards Overview

• EN71-1: Mechanical and physical properties
• EN71-2: Flammability
• EN71-3: Migration of certain elements
• EN71-4: Chemistry lab kits and related activities
• EN71-5: Chemistry toys (sets) other than chemistry sets
• EN71-7: Finger Pigment
• EN71-8: swings, slides and similar activity toys
• EN71-9: Organic compounds - Requirements
• EN71-10: Organic compounds - sample preparation and extraction
• EN71-11Organic compounds - Analytical methods

The relationship between European toy exports and the EN71 standard

1. Improving Competitiveness

• Toys complying with the EN71 standard are more likely to enter the international market, as they are trusted for their quality and safety.

1. Challenge

• Compliance with the EN71 standard can be costly and requires rigorous testing and supervision, but it provides a guarantee of safety for children.

The EN71 standard not only guarantees the quality and safety of European toys, but also facilitates global trade and ensures the success of European manufacturers in the international market.