EN 71-1:2005+ A8

A.44 Durability of mouth-actuated toys (see 8.17)
EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
This requirement is based on ASTM F963 (8.13, test for mouth-actuated toys). This test is based on a volume
of air passing through the toy with control on the maximum pressure that can be applied.
A.45 Folding or sliding mechanisms (see 8.18)
Ensure that fragile seats composed of such materials as textiles are not damaged by the test masses. When
using a support for the test mass, the mass of the support should be considered as part of the load.
A.46 Static strength (see 8.21)
Where the child's mass is distributed in various positions on the toy, the tester should ascertain how the load
is to be distributed. The centre of gravity is not taken into consideration, and sand bags or similar can be used.
A.47 Kinetic energy of projectiles, bows and arrows (see 8.24)
Where more than one type of projectile is supplied with the toy, the energy of these other projectiles should be
assessed, as variations in mass and, in some systems, in the rigidity of the projectile can result in significant
variations from projectile to projectile.
The kinetic energy of a projectile is determined from the equation:
where
Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv 2
m is the mass of the projectile, in kilograms;
v is the velocity of the projectile, in metres per second.
A.48 Small balls (see 4.22 and 5.10) +deleted text,
)Examples of objects which due to their ball-shaped design are covered by the definition of ball in 3.4 are:
⎯ a ball-shaped part of a stacking toy,
⎯ a removable or detachable ball-shaped part of a construction toy,
⎯ a ball-shaped container with intended play-value.
Dice are not covered by the definition in 3.4.
The definition in 3.4 refers to spherical, ovoid, or ellipsoidal objects. There is presently no scientific data
available to define an exact ratio between the major and the minor axes in this definition. However, the
present interpretation is that these objects would typically have a ratio between the major and the minor axes
higher than 70 %. Cylindrical objects and cylindrical objects with rounded ends are not included by the
definition. An ambition for future revisions of the standard is to gather scientific data that will support the
introduction of an exact ratio in the definition.
The hazard and risk intended to be covered by these requirements are different from what is covered by the
small parts cylinder in 5.1 (toys intended for children under 36 months, general requirements) and 8.2 (small
parts cylinder). The small parts cylinder addresses objects small enough to enter the child’s lower throat.
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