Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are: those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5]; substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy. NOTE The terms “substance” and “mixture” are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information. This Part of EN 71 applies to: plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets; ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets; oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets; plastic moulding sets; embedding sets; adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.
Begin
2023-09-21
WI
00052168
Planned document number
DIN EN 71-5 rev
Project number
09500628
Responsible national committee
NA 095-05-01-02 AK - Safety of toys - Chemical properties
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 52/WG 5 - Safety of toys - Chemical properties
