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.
The Magnetic Toys (Safety) Regulations 2008
New regulations will come into force on 21st July 2008 requiring magnetic toys to carry warnings about the dangers magnets pose when swallowed or inhaled.
The Regulations implement a European Commission Decision which was introduced to fill a perceived gap in toy safety controls. The warning requirement will apply not only to toys newly placed on the market but also to toys already on the market (including on shop shelves) on the coming-into-force date.
A short guidance document on the Regulations is provided to the right of this page.
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