This European Standard specifies requirements and methods of tests for mechanical and physical properties
of toys.
This European Standard applies to toys for children, toys being any product or material designed or intended,
whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children of less than 14 years. It refers to new toys taking into
account the period of foreseeable and normal use, and that the toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable
way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
It includes specific requirements for toys intended for children under 36 months, children under 18 months and
for children who are too young to sit up unaided. According to Directive 2009/48/EC “intended for use by”
means that a parent or supervisor shall reasonably be able to assume by virtue of the functions, dimensions
and characteristics of a toy that it is intended for use by children of the stated age group. Therefore, for the
purpose of this European Standard, e.g. soft-filled toys with simple features intended for holding and cuddling
are considered as toys intended for children under 36 months.