EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

Inconsistent toy safety standards led to health risks for EU children.

Key Obligations

CE marking; Declaration of Conformity; EN 71 series compliance; chemical safety requirements; age labelling

Penalty Ranges

Withdrawal from market; fines up to €100,000; criminal prosecution

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — applies at time of placing on market

Affected HS Codes: 9503

Issuing Authority: European Commission

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