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Toys and entertainment

This topic includes product-specific information on the following product groups:

Toys, recorded media, consoles, console accessories

This topic deals with requirements for toys and entertainment media, such as PC games. The requirements of child and minors protection are also addressed here. Strict requirements apply to children's toys in particular in order to protect children's health. 

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30.03.2026
Toys and entertainment

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New guidance document for classifying trampolines as toys

The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC establishes requirements for the safety of toys. In addition to this, the European Commission and the Expert Group on Toy Safety have produced a series of...

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17.03.2026
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Correction of the English language version of the decision on harmonised standards for toys

In the referenced article below, we reported on the update of the harmonised standards for toys through Decision (EU) 2025/2519. The English language version of Decision (EU) 2025/2519 has now been...

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30.01.2026
Toys and entertainment

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New Excemptions from the Ban on Cobalt in Toys

Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) contains regulations on the safety and free circulation of toys within the EU. Specifically, it includes a prohibition on the use of substances in toys that...

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09.01.2026
Toys and entertainment

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Revised harmonised standards for toys

Directive 2009/48/EC (the Toy Safety Directive) specifies requirements for the safety of toys. Harmonised standards, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, can be used to ensure...

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17.12.2025
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Publication of the New Toy Regulation

With the newly published Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 on the safety of toys, the requirements of Directive 2009/48/EC are being replaced. The main objectives of the new regulation are greater protection...

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11.09.2025
Toys and entertainment

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Restriction of the basic toy standard with regard to wave rollers

Directive 2009/48/EC (Toy Safety Directive) sets out requirements for the safety of toys. Harmonised standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union can be used to ensure compliance...

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24.07.2025
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Exceptions to the cobalt ban in toys planned

Directive 2009/48/EC (the Toy Safety Directive) prohibits the use of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR) in category 1A, 1B, or 2 under Regulation (EC) No...

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02.10.2024
Food contact materials
Toys and entertainment

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Changes to the BfR recommendations for (food) consumer goods based on natural and synthetic rubber (rubber recommendations)

Materials and objects that are intended to come into contact with food must be safe. There are already specific legal guidelines for a number of materials, but not for many of them. The German Federal...

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23.09.2024
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Transitional period for products treated as medical devices ends soon

In the articles referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of common specifications for product groups treated as medical devices without a medical purpose in accordance with Annex XVI of...

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19.09.2024
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles
Toys and entertainment

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ALS opinion the applicability of Section 30 of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB) in the case of indirect hazards (example of play foam)

Opinions of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the German states and the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and...

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15.07.2024
Toys and entertainment

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Youth protection guidelines for films and video games published

In order to better protect children and young people from media content that is not intended for their age, Switzerland has enacted a federal law on the protection of minors in the areas of film and...

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11.06.2024
Toys and entertainment

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Amendment of the Toy Regulation with regard to technical standards

The Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) on the Safety of Toys (Toy Regulation) contains requirements for ensuring the safety and labelling of toys. The Toy Regulation also...

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04.01.2024
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Guideline on the classification of products equivalent to medical devices

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) governs the placement and provision on the market of medical devices intended for human use and their accessories. Annex XVI of the MDR contains the...

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27.09.2023
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Devices equivalent to medical devices: guidance on the application of the transitional provisions

Medical device legislation in the EU was comprehensively revised with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745. With Regulation (EU) 2022/2346, joint specifications (GS) were issued for the first...

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08.09.2023
Toys and entertainment

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ALS opinion on toys

Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...

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26.06.2023
Toys and entertainment

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Regulation on the protection of media content for young people planned

Parliament passed the Federal Act on the Protection of Minors in the Areas of Film and Video Games (JSFVG) back in September 2022. The entry into force will still be determined by the Federal Council...

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26.06.2023
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Adaptation of the transitional provisions for products assimilated to medical devices

Common specifications (CS) for products assimilated to medical devices without an intended medical purpose were adopted for the first time with Regulation (EU) 2022/2346. These CS are valid from 22...

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11.04.2023
Toys and entertainment

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Harmonised standards for toys

Product group concerned: Toys Basic act: Directive 2009/48/EG Standards concerned: EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 EN 71-2:2020 EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 EN 71-4:2020 EN 71-5:2015 EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020 EN 71-8:2018 EN...

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14.02.2023
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Common specifications for medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical...

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14.02.2023
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Reclassification of medical devices without an intended medical purpose

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 contains the fundamental requirements for medical devices This Regulation equates certain products to medical devices that have similar functions and risks to medical devices...

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19.12.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Transitional periods for chemical properties of toys end soon

We reported on the change to the EDI Regulation on the safety of toys (Toy Regulation) in the article referenced below. The limit for 3,7-dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol (6,7-dihydrogeraniol) was set at 100 mg...

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09.09.2022
Toys and entertainment

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New limits for aniline in toys will enter into force soon

With the articles referenced below, we reported on the introduction of limits for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for small children in the EU Toy Directive 2009/48/EC and on the adoption of...

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12.08.2022
Food contact materials
Toys and entertainment
Textiles and furnishings

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Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on consumer goods

Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...

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29.06.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Adaptation of the regulations on allergenic aromas in the Toy ordinance to the EU guideline

In the articles referendec below we informed you about the amendment of the EU Toy Guideline (RL 2009/48/EC) related to the expansion of labelling requirements as well as new prohibitions on...

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21.06.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Health assessment of boron in play slime and putty

The consistency of various toys such as play slime, bouncing putty, smart putty (such as bouncing putty) and other wobbling masses make them popular products for children. This consistency is achieved...

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05.05.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Transitional periods of adjusted requirements for chemical properties of toys will enter into force shortly

We informed you about the adjustments to the requirements for chemical properties of toys in the the article referenced below. The guidelines for chemical properties are in Annex 2(3) of the Toys...

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07.04.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Expanded labelling requirements and new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys come into force soon

In the article referenced below we informed you about the extension of the labelling rules for toys and the new ban on allergenic fragrances in toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be listed on...

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24.02.2022
Toys and entertainment

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Amendment of the Toys Ordinance with regard to the chemical properties of the toy and the technical standards

The Toys Ordinance specifies, among other things, the physical and chemical properties of toys. In Annex 2, Section 3 of the Toys Ordinance the rules relating to the chemical properties of toys are...

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05.01.2022
Cosmetics and personal care products
Toys and entertainment

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Amendment of Codex Section B36 relating to consumer goods for day-to-day use

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

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07.06.2021
Toys and entertainment

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New limit value for aniline in textile toys and finger paints for young children

Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys intended for use by children under 36 months...

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18.12.2020
Toys and entertainment

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Extension of the labelling requirements and new prohibitions for allergenic fragrances in toyspielzeug

Annex II part III to Directive 2009/48/EC (EU Toy Safety Directive) contains specific safety requirements as regards the chemical properties of toys. Certain allergenic fragrances must be specified on...

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