Pursuant to Intertek news update CN-713, EN71-8:2011 Activity Toys for Domestic Use has been published in the EU Official Journal. It shall supersede EN 71-8:2003+A4:2009 and has become a mandatory standard offering a presumption of conformity to the new Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.
The Challenge:
Besides the key changes highlighted in Sparkle Vol. 602, there are also requirements for warnings and markings. The activity toy or its packaging shall, where appropriate, carry warnings regarding the minimum and/or maximum user age, and minimum and/or maximum user weight, and whether the activity toy is intended for indoor or outdoor use. These warnings shall be preceded by the word: “Warning” or “Warnings”, as appropriate, and be clearly visible to the consumer before the purchase.
The activity toy or its packaging shall carry the following warning to be marked on the toy or its packaging, and shall be clearly visible at the time of purchase:
"Warning. Only for domestic use."
Paddling pools shall bear the following warning pictograms and warning text:
i) Height of pictogram shall not be less than 40mm
ii) Visible during use of the padding pool
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