Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys

Local Title

Country/Region

Competent Authority

European Commission

Type

Regulation

Status

In force

Release Date

2009-06-18

Implementation Date

2009-07-08

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Summary

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The EU's Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) ensures that toys sold in the EU are safe for children under 14. It sets some of the world's strictest standards for physical, mechanical, flammability, electrical, and chemical properties, such as restricting heavy metals and harmful chemicals. Manufacturers must conduct a safety assessment, maintain technical documentation, and affix a CE marking to declare compliance. The directive's goal is to minimize all potential risks to children during play.

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