The document discusses toy testing standards for the European market. It explains that toys must be tested according to standard EN71 to receive a CE mark, which allows them to be sold in the European Union. The EN71 standard has 13 parts that cover mechanical, physical, chemical, and other attributes. Some tests check for choking hazards, sharp edges, pressure resistance, and more. Receiving the EN71 certification ensures toys meet minimum safety requirements to protect children in European markets.

2. EN 71 Certificate for Toys
 Children are the primary target of a large group of
industries today, the primary one being toys. This is
why testing of toys according to a specific standard set
is required. While the IS - 9873 (Part 1, 3, 9) and IS
15644 guidelines are being tested, a step further would
be testing with regards to standards for the EN71
certification, the standard of European toy market. In
addition to existing tests, these would also ensure
checking for magnetic and electrical toys, with
suitable warning labels.

3.  The material and automatic attributes of a toy would
be checked via the characteristics of fall detection,
choking hazard and minor parts, sharp edges , stress
testing, pressure testing, seam detection for plush
toys, and torsion test. These parameters can be tested
for an advanced safety measure, to make sure of the
same for children.

4. The standard has been published in 13 parts:
 EN 71-1: Mechanical and physical attributes
 EN 71-2: Flammability and related issues
 EN 71-3: Specification for migration of select components
 EN 71-4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
 EN 71-5: Other chemical sets
 EN 71-6: Symbol specifications for age warning labels
 EN 71-7: Finger paints
 EN 71-8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and
outdoor family domestic use
 EN 71-9: Requirement of organic chemicals
 EN 71-10: Preparation and extraction of samples where organic
chemicals are involved
 EN 71-11: Analysis methods of organic compounds
 EN 71-12: N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable Substances
 EN 71-13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and the like

5.  One tested for EN71 standard, the toy is given a CE
mark. It is present on all toys in order for them to be
sold within the European Union, a guarantee that it
meets the minimum requirement of EN71, and can
safely be sold within markets.
 With this test, we can further ensure the safety of the
toys that are being rolled into the markets today, and it
takes us a step further to better quality products for the
children of today.

6.  Sigma Test & Research Centre provides
comprehensive testing services to ensure toy safety
and compliance of products with the obligations and
requirements of the new EU Toy Safety Standards.
 Sigma’s regulatory experts verify the design, safety, and
quality of a variety of toys and children’s product to
meet the requirements of Govt. of India.
 Sigma conducts Toy Testing as per the National and
International Directives and Standards to safeguard
the users from the possible hazards. Sigma is a fully-
equipped lab that has been accredited by NABL for
providing complete toy testing services.

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