What is EN71?
EN71 is the European safety standard for toys.
It ensures that toys are safe for children during normal or foreseeable use.
EN71-1 Mechanical and Physical Properties
EN71-1 focuses on mechanical and physical safety.
It evaluates whether the toy structure could cause physical injury to children.
Key aspects covered include
Edges and corners
Stability and strength
Small parts
Tension and torque
Drop resistance
For wooden toys, EN71-1 is closely related to product design and structure.
Many non-conformities are caused by structural design issues rather than material problems.
EN71-2 Flammability
EN71-2 focuses on flammability.
It evaluates how easily a toy can ignite and how fast it burns.
Most wooden toys naturally meet EN71-2 requirements.
However, if textile, cord, felt, or fabric accessories are involved, this test still applies.
EN71-3 Migration of Certain Elements
EN71-3 focuses on chemical element migration.
It checks whether harmful elements may be released when children lick, bite, or suck the toy.
This test mainly targets
Surface coatings
Paints
Printed areas
It is not the wood itself, but the surface treatment that matters most.
For wooden toys, EN71-3 is often the most critical part.
Different colors or surface finishes may require separate testing.
Summary for Wooden Toys
For wooden toys, EN71-1 and EN71-3 are the most important parts.
They should be considered from the design and material selection stage.
