Tech Watch: EU Council Approves New Rules to Enhance Toy Safety

On 13 October 2025, the Council of the European Union gave its final approval to a new regulation on toy safety.

The new legislation strengthens existing safety standards and restricts the use of hazardous chemicals, including endocrine disruptors, skin sensitisers, biocidal products, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Additionally, the regulation introduces the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will contain key safety information about each toy, thereby improving authorities’ ability to detect unsafe products and facilitate customs control.

This regulation will replace the current Directive 2009/48/EC and aligns with the EU’s Chemical Sustainability Strategy, which aims to protect vulnerable consumers, especially children.

The text must now be approved by the European Parliament before entering into force. A transition period of four and a half years is foreseen for full implementation.

For more information, please visit the official news on the European Council website here.

To help the toy industry navigate the new regulation on toy safety, here are additional resources:

• Article: A Quick Overview of the Proposed EU Toy Safety Regulation
• Article: Understanding the Proposed EU Toy Safety Regulation and EN 71 Updates
• Article: What Toy Manufacturers Need to Know About the Digital Product Passport
• On-demand webinar: Preparing for the EU Toy Safety Regulations
• White paper: The Future of Toy Safety in the EU - What businesses need to know about the proposed Toy Safety Regulation