The EN 71 standard is a mandatory requirement for toys sold in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). It ensures that toys meet strict safety criteria regarding chemical, mechanical, and flammability hazards, which is why manufacturers must secure a valid en71 certificate before placing their products on the market.
HUAK is familiar with toy standards, our engineer team understands the latest toy requirements and the report can be recognized by e-commerce platform Amazon, Temu, Tiktok, ect.
HUAK holds CNAS, CMA, ILAC, and N2la-recognized accreditations, ensuring test reports are accepted in the EU.
We have experience helping Chinese and international companies comply with EN 71 certification.
- Competitive pricing compared to EU or UK-based labs.
-Faster turnaround times due to their large-scale lab facilities in China.
-Bilingual support (English & Chinese) for smoother communication.
If you also need CPC SOR and the toy testing of other regions, HUAK can conduct combined testing to save time and costs.
Supports multi-market compliance (e.g., UKCA + CE for UK & EU).
The EN 71 certification standard is divided into multiple parts, with the most important being:
EN 71-1: Mechanical & Physical Properties
- Checks for small parts (choking hazard for <3 years).
- Sharp edges, points, and cords (strangulation risk).
- Strength and durability tests (e.g., drop, tension, torque tests).
EN 71-2: Flammability
- Ensures toys do not ignite easily.
- Different requirements for fabric, plush, and solid materials.
EN 71-3: Migration of Harmful Elements
- Tests for 19 heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic).
- Limits based on material type (e.g., coatings, plastics, liquids).
Other Important EN 71 Sections:
- EN 71-4: Experimental chemistry sets
- EN 71-5: Chemical toys (e.g., modeling clay)
- EN 71-7: Finger paints
- EN 71-8: Swings, slides (home playground equipment)
- EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines in rubber & latex