What is PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 about?
PD CEN/TR 15371 discusses the interpretations of the safety of toys. PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 is the second 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 15371‑2 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, which will be updated regularly
Who is PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 for?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 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 15371‑2?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 further explains clauses in the 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.
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2 gives you clarity on the interpretation of the chemical standards on toy safety.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TR 15371‑2:2021 supersedes CEN/TR 15371‑2:2019. The main changes are as follows:
- In comparison with CEN/TR 15371‑2:2019, one interpretation sheet has been added.
- Some of the previous interpretations have been modified, due to amendments to the corresponding EN 71 standards.