What is PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 – Toy safety interpretation about?
PD CEN/TR 15371 discusses the safety of toys. PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 has been created in response to requests for interpretation of other standards on toy safety.
The purpose of PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 is to provide replies to requests for interpretations of actual chemical standards in the EN 71‑series EN 71‑3: Migration of certain elements, EN 71‑4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities, EN 71‑5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets, EN 71‑7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods, EN 71‑9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements, EN 71‑10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction, EN 71‑11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis, EN 71‑12: N-nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances, EN 71‑13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, and gustative games.
Note: Interpretation and no-action decisions are published in CEN/TR 15371‑2.
Who is PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 - Toy safety interpretation for?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 on toy safety interpretation is useful for:
- Toy designers
- Toy manufacturers
- Quality control professionals
- Safety and regulatory authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 - Toy safety interpretation?
As professionals use and implement standards, new questions come up sometimes. Interpretation standards are an answer to these questions. PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 systematically addresses questions and provides clarifications across the EN 71‑series. Some of the toys / toy sets those interpretations have been provided for include:
- Experimental sets for chemistry
- Chemical toys (sets)
- Finger paints
- Organic chemical compounds
- Olfactory board games
- Cosmetic kits
- Gustative games
Using PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 lets you get clarity on standards in the EN 71‑series on toy safety.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2:2019 supersedes CEN/TR 15371‑2:2018 and includes the following major change:
- Two interpretation sheets have been added