Geneva (August 5, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 110.25, detailing updates to ISO 8124-4:2025, the latest edition of the ISO standard for activity toys. ISO 8124-4:2025 is the third edition of this standard for activity toys used in a domestic setting. It replaces the previous 2014 […]
Activity Toys ISO 8124-4:2025 Standard Updated Read More »
Geneva (July 30, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 105.25 to inform stakeholders of the European Union’s draft proposal to revise toy safety legislation by permitting the restricted use of cobalt in certain toy applications. On July 9, 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of
EU Proposes Limited Use of Cobalt in Toys Under Updated Safety Directive Read More »
SGS reports that the EU Council has published the consensus text for the draft Toy Safety Regulation, introducing significant updates to toy safety, including digital product passports, AI toy classifications and new chemical restrictions.
EU Council Releases Compromise Text for Draft Toy Safety Regulation Read More »
SGS reports the publication of Amendment A1:2025 to EN 71-2, updating toy flammability requirements with clarifications and alignments to related standards.
Flammability Requirements for Toys Updated with EN 71-2 Amendment A1:2025 Read More »
Geneva (June 17, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 076.25, providing an overview of the latest standard for experimental sets for chemistry and related activities, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025, issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Released in April 2025, EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 specifies updated safety requirements regarding the
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Geneva (April 24, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a live webinar, ‘Exploring the draft EU toy safety regulation,’ on May 13, 2025. Businesses selling toys in the EU must stay informed about proposed changes to toy safety legislation to ensure compliance with both current and
SGS invites toy professionals to explore the draft EU toy safety regulation Read More »
Geneva (April 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 048.25, summarizing the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) publication of three new test methods for several chemicals in certain toys or toy materials. Currently, the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) restricts 12 chemicals in toys intended for children under
Toy standards EN 71 Parts 15 to 17 published by CEN Read More »
Geneva (March 26, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, examines the far-reaching impact of the sustainability movement on the toy industry in a new Consumer Compact article. Sustainability has become a key market driver, with governments, retailers and consumers increasingly prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. Today’s consumers seek toys that
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Geneva (March 18, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 016.25, summarizing the forthcoming revision of nearly all EN 71 standards and EN 62115 in 2025. Updates will be regularly provided in SGS SafeGuardS. A standardization request is a new approach to defining the work program for the
SGS Provides Update on European Toy Standard Changes in 2025 Read More »
Geneva (March 14, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 039.25, reporting on proposed amendments to the EU’s Toy Safety Regulation (TSR). The draft amendments were published in Communication C/2025/1032 by the EU in February 2025. Adopted by the European Parliament at its first reading, the TSR will
EU Issues Draft Toy Safety Regulation Read More »
