What is PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 about?
PD CEN/TR 15371 discusses the safety of toys. PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 is the first part of the multi-series on the safety of toys. PD CEN/TR 15371 has been created in response to requests for interpretation of other standards on toys safety.
The purpose of PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, EN 71-2:2020, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability, EN 71-8:2018, Safety of toys — Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use and EN 71-14:2018 and Safety of toys — Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use.
Note: Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in the CEN/TR 15371 series, which will be updated regularly.
Who is PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 for?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 on the safety of toys is useful for:
- Toy designers and manufacturers (toy disguise costume manufacturers/suppliers)
- Toy retailers
- Quality control executives
- Safety and regulatory authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 15371‑1?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 further explains clauses in EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020, EN 71-8:2018 and EN 71-14:2018. The replies concern those requests that have resulted in an interpretation or a decision that no action is required as the standard is sufficiently clear. Using PD CEN/TR 15371‑1 will help you to get greater clarity on toy safety.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑1:2021 supersedes CEN/TR 15371-1:2017. Some of the previous interpretations and no-action decisions have been deleted or modified, as due to amendments to the corresponding EN 71 standards, answers have become obsolete.