EN 71-1:2005+ A8

EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
A.36 Small parts cylinder (see 8.2)
This cylinder has been taken from the American Code of Federal Regulations, CFR Title 16, Part 1000 to end,
§1501 Figure 1. For the purpose of this standard, tolerances have been added to the dimensions.
It is important to examine whether the toy fits entirely within the cylinder. This can be assessed by placing a
sheet of clear plastic over the top of the cylinder to ensure that no parts of the toy protrude above the top of
the cylinder. It is also important to ensure that the toy is not compressed in any way.
A.37 Tension test (see 8.4)
When dealing with soft materials, clamps used to attach the mass or force to the component can cause
damage to the component or to the material to which the component is fixed, and in this way compromise the
test. If damage occurs, any further test(s) should be performed on a new toy.
A.38 Impact test (see 8.7)
The most onerous position can, in many instances, be the plastic seams of rattles and similar toys.
A.39 Compression test (see 8.8)
This test is restricted to those parts of relevant toys that in the drop test would not come into contact with the
shore A hardness surface material whatever the orientation of the toy.
Ensure that the metal disc lies flat on the surface; if not, the force might be applied over a reduced area.
A.40 Sharpness of points (see 8.12)
The reference is American Code of Federal Regulations, CFR Title 16, Part 1000 to end, §1500.48, Figure 1.
Before its introduction into the American Code of Federal Regulations, the sharp point tester was extensively
tested, but it still fails points that do not in reality present a risk of injury to a child. There is no objective test in
this standard to address this situation, and a more subjective assessment has to be made.
It is suggested that the sharp point tester is incorporated into a device which together with the sharp point
tester represents a force of 4,5 N. The sharp point can then be assessed in the vertical position by allowing
the sharp point tester to be used under its own mass with support.
A.41 Flexibility of +metallic, wires (see 8.13)
During the test, carefully check that the +metallic, wire actually bends at the position where it is clamped
rather than the 120° movement being taken up by the flexibility within the length of the +metallic, wire.
A.42 Leakage of liquid-filled teethers (see 8.15 and A.30)
Care should be taken when using cobalt-chloride paper to ensure that any water detected results from
leakage and not from condensation on the teether. The note indicates that the test is applied only after
incubation at 37 °C ± 1 °C.
A.43 Geometric shape of certain toys (see 8.16 and A.31)
It is important to emphasise that the toy is applied to the templates under its own mass.
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