CE Marking for Toys – Safely Entering the Market with asseso
Toys placed on the market within the European Union are subject to Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys. Manufacturers are required to carry out the CE conformity assessment procedure and visibly affix the CE marking to the product.
These directives oblige manufacturers and distributors to carry out the CE conformity assessment procedure and affix the CE marking. An electrical appliance may not be placed on the market within the EU if the procedure has not been completed. The responsibility for CE labelling lies with the manufacturer.
Toys or not?
First, it must be determined whether a product falls within the definition of a toy as specified by the directive. It is also relevant whether the toy is intended for children under 36 months, as special safety requirements apply to this age group.
Common classification issues include:
- Does a product count as a toy or as a decorative item?
- Is pet toy subject to the directive?
- When is an air mattress considered a water toy?
We assist you in the safe and legally compliant classification of your products.
Risk Assessment – Standards-Compliant & Traceable
Manufacturers and importers are responsible for the safety of their toys. A central element of the conformity assessment is therefore the risk assessment, which includes the evaluation of:
- physical and mechanical properties
- flammability
- chemical composition
- electrical safety (for electronic toys)
- hygiene requirements
- potential radioactive contamination
The harmonized standards of the DIN EN 71 series and EN 62115 for electrical toys are used as a basis for assessment.
Conformity Assessment – Step by Step
Conformity is usually assessed through the internal production control procedure (Annex II Module A, Decision No. 768/2008/EC). This process includes:
- Compilation of technical documentation (product description, construction drawings, safety assessment, test results, list of applied standards)
- Monitoring of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with applied standards
- Application of the CE marking and mandatory labelling
- Issuance of the EU Declaration of Conformity
CE Conformity for Toys in Reliable Hands
We support you in the CE marking process for toy products – either for specific parts or the full process. Our services include:
- Review and assessment of existing documentation and test reports
- Coordination of external testing
- Execution of standards-compliant safety assessments
- Preparation of technical documentation and labelling elements
- Drafting of the EU Declaration of Conformity
With our support, you will meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive in a legally secure, complete, and traceable manner.