Toys and childcare products testing & compliance

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The scenario: Stringent Regulations and Meeting the Needs of Consumers

In this era of globalized sourcing, brand owners, retailers, importers and manufacturers are facing important challenges, especially in the Toys & Children Products’ industry, definitely one of the most highly regulated. Non-compliant toys and childcare products pose a serious threat to children’s health and to your business reputation, if being recalled by the Authorities.

It is our endeavour to be a one-stop solution provider for all your Quality Assurance and Control needs at every stage of your supply chain.

Our wide and international service offer displayed below covers most kinds of toys (dolls, plush, wooden, metal and plastic toys, stationary, paints, cosmetic, chemical and educational toys, costumes and disguises, electric, radio controlled and electronic toys and games) and products for babies and toddlers (children and baby apparel and footwear, cots, basinets, cradles, strollers, highchairs and seats, travel devices, play yards and nursing products such as feeding articles, mother care and baby cosmetics and hygiene products, diapers, pads, bathing and sleeping products, appliances and devices).

Key Service Portfolio:

Helping customers to Market compliant products through bespoke Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs

Our comprehensive portfolio includes, among other, the following:

Expert Services, Regulatory and Compliance
- Technical Sheets generation and checks
- Documentary review and technical dossiers (TCF)
- Testing programs and protocols ad-hoc
- Artwork check, labels and markings review
- Compliance against the different regulations that apply worldwide to these products such as the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), European Toys Safety Directive, UK Toys Safety Regulation, California Proposition 65, etc.
- Risk assessment
- Bespoke training to your QC staff or vendors

Lab Testing
- Physical and mechanical testing, aimed to prevent hazards and risks such as small parts, sharp points and edges, cords, etc.
- Chemical testing
  - EN 71-3 - migration of certain elements
  - EN 71-4 - experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
  - EN 71-5 - Chemical toys (sets), other than experimental sets
  - EN 71-7 - finger paints
  - EN 71-12 - determination of N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosable substances
  - EN 71-13 - Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits, and gustative games
- Flammability
- Electrical and electronics safety and compliance to, among other
- Fitness for use and performance

Global market access and certification, among which:
- CE Marking, through our Notified Body in France
- UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA)
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