EN 71-9 Toy organic matter testing
The EN71-9 toy safety standard specifies the migration or content of specific hazardous organic compounds in specific toys and toy materials, through the following exposure routes :
-Mouthing , swallowing , skin contact , eye contact , inhalation
When used or in a foreseeable manner, consider normal child behavior and toy function and design.
Packaging materials used in toys are not covered by the document unless they are parts of the toy or have play value.
EN71-9 test items for different materials are as follows:
PlasticPlastic material |
EN71-9 Monomers of plastics (migration ) |
EN71-9 Solvents migration Solvent migration |
EN71-9 PlasticisersPlasticizer |
Wooden material |
EN71-9 FormaldehydeFormaldehyde |
EN71-9 Wood preservativesWood preservatives |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
Textile MaterialsTX |
EN71-9 CF to perspiration color fastness to sweat |
EN71-9 Flame retardants |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
EN71-9 FormaldehydeFormaldehyde |
LiquidLiquid _ |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
EN71-9 Preservatives (other than wood preservatives) non-wood preservatives |
EN71-9 PH pH |
EN71-9 Toxicity classification (1999/45/EC) toxicity analysis |
PigmentsDye _ |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
PaperPaper _ |
EN71-9 CF to perspiration color fastness to sweat |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
EN71-9 FormaldehydeFormaldehyde |
The surface area of the toy after inflating is greater than 0.5 square meters . Polymer or textile of inflatable toys >0.5m2 |
EN71-9 Solvents inhalation |
LeatherLeather _ |
EN71-9 Colorants (disperse dye) colorants ( disperse dyes) |
EN71-9 Primary aromatic amines (azo dyestuff) aromatic amines ( azo dyestuff) |
EN71-9 Preservatives (other than wood preservatives) non-wood preservatives |
Product range subject to this EN71-9 standard:
Toys that children under 3 years old put in their mouths, such as teethers
Toy parts that weigh no more than 150g and can be held in the hands or accessible to children under 3 years old
Mouth parts for mouth-actuated toys
Inflatable toys with a surface area greater than 0.5 m2 when fully inflated
Cover your mouth and nose when wearing e.g. a mask
Parts of drawing utensils sold as toys or used in toys, such as an eraser on the end of a pencil
Solid toy materials that can leave traces, such as solid paint, crayons, etc.