Toys safety tests according to LST EN 71-1

Where can I find the official name of the standard LST EN 71-1 and the valid version of the standard?

You can always find the current edition of the standard, amendments or corrections to the standard on the website of the Lithuanian Department of Standardization.

LST EN 71-1 Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties.

The meaning of the LST EN 71-1 standard, why is it needed:

LST EN 71-1 is a European standard that establishes mechanical and physical safety requirements for toys. It is part of the EN 71 series, which regulates toy safety in Europe.

The standard is necessary for:

• Ensuring children's safety – The standard helps protect children from potential hazards such as small parts, sharp edges, dangerous mechanisms, or accidental injuries.
• Ensuring toy quality and reliability – It sets requirements for toy design and materials to meet safety criteria.
• Regulating manufacturing and trade – Manufacturers, importers, and retailers must ensure that their toys comply with this standard to be sold in the EU market.
• Meeting legal requirements – Compliance with EN 71-1 is essential to fulfill the European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and to label toys with the CE marking.

LST EN 71-1 standard applies to:

1. Toys for infants and young children (rattles, teethers, toy phones);
2. Construction and creative toys (building blocks, puzzles, modeling clay);
3. Vehicles and movement toys (tricycles, scooters, roller skates);
4. Dolls and figures;
5. Educational and interactive toys (electronic toys, educational computers);
6. Toys with moving mechanisms (spring-loaded toys, moving robots);
7. Water toys (inflatable pool toys, water guns);
8. Soft and fabric toys;
9. Thematic and role-playing sets (children’s kitchens, toy irons, vacuum cleaners).

LST EN 71-1 standard does not apply:

1. Sports equipment;
2. Decorative and collectible items;
3. Musical instruments;
4. Baby care products
5. Household appliances with a real function.

Do you have questions about product safety testing and/or certification?

We kindly invite you to contact us using the following contacts:

• phone: +37067224664;
• e-mail/remote chat: lab@sertika.lt;
• address: Mituvos str. 2-251.

In order for us to submit a proposal for certification, the initial information required for the application is:

1. technical documentation of the device;
2. a precise description of the intended functions of the device;
3. what standard of certification/testing do you prefer?
4. how long and when do you want SERTIKA conformity assessment results?

If you are considering product testing or certification, you may benefit from:

How to prepare for product certification and testing - preparation of documents and product prototype for the legalization procedure.
What requirements must be met when placing a product on the European market? - typical steps that a product manufacturer must take before placing the product on the EU market.