This standard specifies the requirements and methods for testing the mechanical and physical properties of toys. Its purpose is to minimize dangers that are not obvious to the user.
It does not cover inherent hazards that are obvious to children or their responsible persons (such as instability of two-wheeled motorcycles, sharp needles in sewing boxes, etc.).
Generally speaking, toys are designed and manufactured for children of a specific age. Their characteristics are related to the age and developmental stage of the child, and their use presupposes certain abilities.
For toy suppliers, it provides a management tool to help with planning and a reference document to check current processes. It may also demonstrate compliance through self-declaration or other assessments.
For consumers, the standard provides guidance on the processes to follow, confirmation of which test methods must be followed and what information they can expect from manufacturers and retailers.
The entire series of EN71-1 standards consists of the following parts:
Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties [this standard]
Part 2: Flammability
Part 3: Migration of certain elements
Part 4: Experimental setup for chemistry and related activities
Part 5: Chemical toys other than experimental sets (sets)
Part 7: Finger painting, requirements and test methods
Part 8: Household Activity Toys
Part 9: Organic compounds. Require
Part 10: Organic compounds. Sample preparation and extraction
Part 11: Organic compounds. Analytical method
Part 12: N-nitrosamines and N-nitroso substances
Part 13: Smell Board Games, Makeup Bags and Taste Games
Part 14: Home Trampoline
EN71-1 Toys Testing Equipment Noise Testing Stand is used to assist in measuring the volume decibel produced by sound toys in a predetermined distance, then minimize the possibility of hearing damage that might be caused by toys that are designed to produce sound.
It meets the standard with EN-71-1 ISO 8124-1 ASTM F 963 16CFR 1500.