New Version of EN71-1 for Toy Safety is Published
On 28 January 2026, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) released EN 71-1:2026 (Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties), to supersede EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018.
Key updates in EN 71‑1:2026
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Item |
Clause |
Remark |
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Expanding materials |
4.6 |
Requirements for expanding materials have been revised. |
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Enclosures |
4.14 |
Ventilation requirements are updated and clarified, with new test methods added. |
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Toys designed to bear the mass of a child |
4.15 |
Requirements for such load‑bearing toys are updated. |
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Yo‑yo balls |
4.24 |
Clarifies that compliance is met if the tether breaks during testing. |
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Food‑imitation toys |
4.28 |
Introduces a new requirement for toys resembling food. |
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Toys for children under 36 months |
5 |
Requirements now explicitly apply to glued wooden components. |
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Straps are intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck |
5.14 |
Adds a requirement ensuring cords can be rejoined after separation. |
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Protective equipment warnings |
7.14.2 |
Allows the use of graphical symbols, as an option, to indicate that protective equipment shall be worn. |
Effective Dates
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Date of |
When |
As Latest Date by Which |
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Announcement (DOA) |
2026-04-30 |
The EN has to be announced at the national level. |
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Publication (DOP) |
2026-07-31 |
The EN has to be implemented at the national level (by an identical national standard or by endorsement). |
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Withdrawal (DOW) |
2027-07-31 |
National standards conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn. |
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