EN 71-1:2005+ A8

EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
All toys forming a confined space into which a child can enter are covered by this requirement regardless of
whether the toy is designed to hold a child or not. Even if ventilation is ensured, it should be possible for the
child to escape easily from the confinement without help from the outside.
Clause 4.14.1c) relating to toy chests was introduced to address the hazard associated with a child placing its
head into the chest and the lid accidentally falling on to the child’s neck, trapping the neck and causing
asphyxiation. Such chests also have a play value.
A.19 Masks and helmets (see 4.14.2 and 7.8)
These requirements are intended to address the asphyxiation hazard associated with insufficient ventilation of
masks and helmets which enclose the head. Requirements are also necessary to address the hazards
associated with visors on toy motorcycle helmets and similar articles which might break and damage the eyes.
It is essential that flexible masks do not adhere to the face of the child so that breathing becomes difficult.
The requirements also cover products that mimic protective equipment but are not intended to provide any
protection to the child. Therefore items such as swimming goggles and diving masks, which offer real
protection to the child, are not classified as toys and are not covered by this standard.
For such products, refer to EN 166, EN 167 and EN 168, Personal eye-protection.
Sunglasses intended for eye protection are not classified as toys but as personal protective equipment and
are required to offer protection against ultra-violet light and meet the requirements in EN 170, Personal eyeprotection.
However, sunglasses that have a play-value for children (e.g. decorated with little pictures) should
also fulfil the requirements in EN 71-1 (e.g. sharp edges). Sunglasses for dolls, teddy-bears, etc. are classified
as toys if they are too small for children to wear.
A.20 Toys intended to bear the mass of a child (see 4.15)
These requirements are intended to address various hazards associated with inadequate strength and
stability of the toy as well as insufficient braking capabilities of toy vehicles. The requirements are also
intended to address the hazards associated with chain transmissions and wheel arrangements capable of
crushing fingers and other parts of the body, if entrapped.
This standard contains requirements and test methods for bicycles with a saddle height of 435 mm or less.
These small bicycles are not intended to - and should not - be used in the streets or on the highway. EN
14765, Bicycles for young children – Safety requirements and test methods contains requirements and test
methods for bicycles with a maximum saddle height that is less than 635 mm but more than 435 mm.
Although it is not advisable, these bicycles are often used by young children in the streets near traffic. Legal
requirements may exist in some countries relating to bicycles and their use by young children.
Requirements are given for roller skates, inline skates and skateboards intended for children with a body
mass of 20 kg or less. Requirements for similar products intended for users over 20 kg have been developed
by CEN/TC 136 Sports equipment.
The strength of the toy is tested by static and dynamic strength tests by applying a load to the toy. Two loads
are specified, 50 kg for toys intended for children of 36 months and over, and 25 kg for toys intended for
children under 36 months. In case of doubt as to which age range the toy is intended for, the greater load
should be used. The dimensions of the loads are defined; however, when products such as pogo sticks are
tested, the load will have to be distributed to the two foot pedals and it becomes impossible to define the
design of the loads. For pogo sticks, the strength of the foot pedals is an important safety criteria since failure
could result in injury.
The masses are based on anthropometric data and take into consideration the deterioration that toys are
subject to during their lifetime.
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