Toy Safety Regulations
All toys supplied in the UK must meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995 and bear the CE marking and the name and address of the person who first placed the toy on the market.
The CE marking is not a safety or quality mark aimed at consumers. Its purpose is to indicate to enforcement authorities that the toys bearing it are intended for sale in the EC and signifies a declaration by the manufacturer or his authorised representative that the toys satisfy the essential safety requirements applicable to them and are entitled to access to Community markets.
See our Guide and quick facts page for further information and answers to frequently asked questions on the regulations.
Revocation of The Magnetic Toys (Safety) Regulations 2008
A new harmonized EN71 standard, which includes the requirements for magnets in toys, has been ratified and its reference published in the EU Official Journal. The new standard is now available from the BSI.
The new standard replaces Commission Decision 2008/329/EC which required magnetic toys placed on the market from 21st July 2008 to display a warning.
All toys placed on the market must now conform to the magnet requirements of the new standard; EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009. This essentially says that magnets which have a flux of more than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) fit entirely in the small parts cylinder will not be permitted for use in toys. Toys which conform to the standards will not require warnings, although there is a particular derogation for magnetic/electrical experimental sets.
The Magnetic Toys (Safety) Regulations 2008 are in the process of being revoked by the Magnetic Toys (Safety) (Revocation) Regulations 2009 which will enter into force on 23 June 2009.
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