EU Toy Directive Obligations and Intertek Solutions
Under the EU Toy Directive, the roles and obligations of toy manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers and distributors are as follows:
Chemical / Material Supplier
| Obligations | Intertek Solutions |
|---|---|
| Understand Toy Safety Directive (TSD) requirements | TSD knowledge management (Training) |
| Supply material in compliance with TSD | - Chemical testing - Formulation review (CMR & fragrances) |
| Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to manufacturer | SDS Authoring |
Toys Manufacturer, Brand
| Obligations | Intertek Solutions |
|---|---|
| Understand TSD requirements | TSD knowledge management (Training) |
| Design and manufacture safe products according to relevant directives | - Design evaluation and safety assessment - Develop specification |
| Conduct conformity assessment | Raw material & product testing (pre-production / production / EC type examination) |
| Ensure conformity of series production (also under conformity assessment ) | - In process control / inspection - Process / material / design change management - Change in harmonized standard - Failure analysis |
| Prepare Technical File (TF) in correct language, draw up & keep Declaration of Conformity (DoC) | TF (collect & compile) |
Importer, Retailer
| Obligations | Intertek Solutions |
|---|---|
| Understand TSD requirements | TSD knowledge management (Training) |
| Ensure DoC & TF available | TF management |
| Make compliant toys available on the market | Due Diligence Program may involve: (a) testing (b) factory quality validation audit of suppliers |
Are you ready for the Toy Safety Regulation?
The Toy Safety Regulation is replacing the Toy Safety Directive, reshaping how toys are designed, tested, and brought to market. From stricter chemical limits and cybersecurity safeguards for connected toys to the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), the new regulation sets a higher standard for consumer protection and transparency across the toy industry. Learn more about it here.
The EU Toy Safety Regulation introduces new chemical, digital safety, and labeling requirements. Toys must meet stricter controls - including Digital Product Passports and limits for PFAS, N-nitrosamines, and bisphenols - across all EU countries.
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