Importers and manufacturers must ensure that products covered by the Toy Safety Directive comply with EN 71 standards, which are harmonised under the Directive. EN 71 standards cover requirements related to substances, mechanical properties, flammability, and more.
Compliance usually necessitates testing. If the product passes testing, your chosen testing company issues a test report specifying your product’s compliance with the relevant requirements. In this guide, we list several testing companies that offer services related to EN 71.
Methodology
For this guide, we have selected several companies that claim to offer EN 71 testing and related services. We have also prioritised companies that have testing facilities in both the EU and Asia.
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QIMA
QIMA can test toys against EN 71 standards to ensure said products are safe for children to use. The company can test products such as activity toys, finger paints, and trampolines. It conducts tests regarding flammability, substance migration, mechanical and physical tests.
The company has branches in multiple countries in the EU, the Americas, and Asia. Companies can use the contact page to call or message the nearest QIMA office regarding any services, such as testing and product inspections.
QIMA’s accreditations include:
- ISO/IEC 17065
- ANAB
- CNAS
The company is also a member of various organisations, such as:
- Amfori
- Sedex
- JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)
Services
- Risk assessment
- Design evaluation
- Labelling requirements
- Warning
- Product inspections
HQ location: Hong Kong, China
SGS
SGS’s testing capabilities include testing a product’s chemical, physical, and mechanical properties. The company can test products such as toys and board games, for properties such as physical safety and flammability, according to the requirements of EN 71 standards.
Its numerous international locations include facilities in Germany, China, and Mexico. Companies can refer to SGS’s office directory for various labs and facilities. There you will find contact information to request a quotation for testing or other services.
SGS has various accreditations, which include:
- HOKLAS
- DAkkS
- IAS
- EU Notified Body
Services
- Safety assessments
- Labelling review
- Warnings review
- Review of technical documentation
- Consultancy
- Audits and inspections
HQ location: Geneva, Switzerland
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland performs EN 71 testing on various toys such as building blocks, swings, and play dough. The company conducts chemical, and heavy metal tests, as well as physical, mechanical, and flammability tests.
It has numerous worldwide facilities in the EU, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific region. The company’s Location Finder page allows companies to search for the nearest available facility and request testing or certification services. Companies can use TÜV Rheinland’s Certipedia page to verify the authenticity of product certificates.
Here are some of TÜV Rheinland’s accreditations:
- Accredia
- IECEE CB-Scheme
- A2LA
Services
- Risk assessment
- Safety assessment
- Provision of “Excellent Play Value” Test mark
HQ location: Cologne, Germany
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas tests toys and juvenile products, including plush toys and electrical toys, against standards such as EN 71. The company performs tests relating to toxicology, flammability, and use and abuse. It also conducts physical and mechanical tests, as well as substance migration tests. Products can also undergo testing to ensure they are free of azodyes and nickel.
The company has more than 1,000 global offices, laboratories, and facilities, in regions that include the EU, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. Companies interested in contacting Bureau Veritas for testing and certification purposes can use its Worldwide Presence page to filter for location type and markets, and also to see the contact details for their nearest facility.
The company has several global accreditations and more than 85 accreditations in total. Its accreditations include:
- ANAB
- UKAS
- A2LA
Services
- Age grade evaluation
- Chemical safety assessment
- Design evaluation
- Failure analysis
HQ location: Paris, France
Intertek
Intertek conducts various EN 71 tests on toys and juvenile products, including physical and mechanical tests, flammability tests, and substance migration tests. It also performs chemical and performance testing.
Intertek has facilities in over 100 countries, including countries in the EU, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific.
The company has various accreditations, such as the following:
- DATECH
- IECEE
- ANSI
- IAS
- CNAL
- HKTA
Services
- Formulation review
- Design review and evaluation
- Safety assessment
- Failure analysis
HQ location: London, United Kingdom
Eurofins
Eurofins’ EN 71 testing capabilities include conducting chemical tests, mechanical and physical tests, and flammability tests on toys, childcare, and children’s products. It can also test for the migration of substances, such as cadmium, nickel, and zinc.
According to the company’s Worldwide Interactive map, Eurofins has hundreds of international locations in the EU, the Asia-Pacific region, as well as in the Americas.
Here are a few examples of Eurofins accreditations:
- FINAS
- DakkS
- A2LA
- CNAS
Services
- Safety assessment
- Performance examination
- Provision of safety reports
HQ location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
STC
STC offers to test toys, children’s products, and baby products against EN 71 requirements, including finger paints, chemical toy sets, and domestic-use trampolines.
The company has several international facilities. This includes labs in Germany, the United States, and China. Companies can use its contact page to fill out the form to request a test.
STC is accredited by various organisations, including:
- DAkkS
- CPSC
- CNAS
- HKAS
- SATRA
Services
- Hazardous chemicals analysis
- Pre-shipment inspection
HQ location: Hong Kong, China
The Northern Testhouse
The Northern Testhouse conducts toy safety and compliance testing to the EN 71 standards, on products including stuffed toys, balloons, and painted toys. The company also performs tests relating to toxicity, physical properties, substance migration, chemicals, and flammability. It also offers due diligence testing.
The company has only one address in Leicester, England, where it performs tests. Companies can use its contact page to book a product test or a compliance test, and a free consultation.
According to its website, The Northern Testhouse is:
- ISO 17025 accredited
- A member of the BTHA (British Toy and Hobby Association)
- CPSIA approved
Services
- Product review
- Technical support
- Consultation
HQ location: Leicester, England
