EN 71-1:2005+ A8

EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
It has been agreed that the test method for assessing sharp edges should be supplemented with a subjective
assessment to determine the associated risk. There could be edges on toys that, although sharp according to
the test method, are not a significant risk to the user of the toy.
The presence of burr on an edge is established by drawing a finger along the edge. To fail the requirement,
the roughness needs to be sufficient to fail the sharp edge tester.
It has been established that it is not possible to manufacture electrical conductors (for example in battery
boxes) which do not present sharp edges. This hazard has, however, been considered to be of a minor nature
and allowance has therefore been given for such edges.
A.9 Points and +metallic, wires (see 4.8)
These requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with sharp points capable of causing
punctures of the skin, etc. It should, however, be noted that they do not intend to cover risks related to the
eyes, which are too delicate to be protected.
It has been agreed that the test method for assessing sharp points should be supplemented with a subjective
assessment to determine the associated risks. There could be points on toys that, although sharp according to
the test method, are not a significant risk to the user of the toy, for example the points of pipe-cleaners, used
as toys, that are so weak that they are not capable of puncturing the skin.
For children under 36 months, however, even points that are not sharp according to the test method may be
hazardous. In 5.1 c) (toys intended for children under 36 months, general requirements), requirements are
given for points with a cross section of 2 mm or less.
+Metallic wires and other metallic components that are designed and intended to be bent and metallic wires
likely to be bent, whether covered by other materials or not, are tested according to a flexibility test to ensure
that they do not break and produce sharp points.
Metallic wires and other metallic components designed and intended to be bent are subjected to 30 test cycles
and metallic wires likely to be bent are subjected to one test cycle.
Metallic wires and other metallic components designed and intended to be bent are often used in soft-filled
toys, which are considered suitable for children under 36 months. Should such a metallic wire break, it will
eventually protrude through the covering and be hazardous. Metallic wires and other metallic components
designed and intended to be bent are also often used in other types of toys for stiffening or retention of form.
Metallic wires likely to be bent accidentally can be found, for example, in the form of antennas on toys.
The requirements in 4.8 d) are not intended to cover for example U- or L-shaped cross-sections such as those
often used in spokes in toy-umbrellas. Toys where the metallic wires cannot be bent in the manner that is
described in the test method, without the metallic wires being removed from the toy, need not be tested.,
A.10 Protruding parts (see 4.9)
These requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with the users of toys falling on
projections or rigid components on toys (e.g. toy bicycle handle bars, levers on go-carts, pram frames)
possibly causing bruising or skin puncture. Such protruding parts should be protected. The size and shape of
the end protection has not been stipulated, except for toy scooters, but the end protection should be given a
sufficiently large surface area to avoid puncturing of the body.
Since the requirement concerns hazards arising from a child falling on to a toy, it follows that this requirement
relates only to vertical or nearly vertical projections. The toy is tested in its most onerous position.
If the projection is on a small toy which topples over when pressure is applied to the end of the projection, it is
unlikely to be hazardous.
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