Toy Safety Testing & Certification

Independent safety testing and technical support to help toys
meet EU Toy Safety requirements for CE marking.

Danem Test & Certificate supports manufacturers and importers with toy safety assessment and certification preparation for regulated markets. Toy safety evaluation helps confirm that products intended for children meet applicable health and safety requirements, supported by the required technical documentation.

We support clients from early scope checks through documentation review, coordination of required laboratory testing, and guidance through conformity assessment activities. Our approach is tailored to toy type, age grading, materials, and intended use, helping clients reduce delays caused by missing evidence or late design changes.

From the outset, we define a clear testing scope, documentation requirements, and expected timelines to ensure a structured and transparent path from evaluation to market readiness.

What Is Toy Safety Certification?

Toy safety certification supports placing toys on the EU market under the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. The directive sets essential safety requirements covering mechanical and physical properties, flammability, chemical risks, electrical safety (where applicable), hygiene, and labeling/user information.

Assessment is typically performed against relevant harmonized standards and includes review of toy design, materials, age grading, warnings, and test evidence. The required testing scope depends on toy category, intended age group, and materials used.

Typical products include plastic and wooden toys, plush toys, educational and activity toys, ride-on toys, electronic toys, and toy components intended for consumer markets.

Toy Safety Process

Our toy safety process is structured to keep requirements clear and reduce costly iterations.

1 Applicability and scope definition

We confirm applicability under 2009/48/EC, review toy type and intended age group, and define the testing and documentation scope.

2 Documentation and readiness review

We review technical documentation, warnings, labeling, and material information to reduce the risk of test failures or documentation gaps.

3 Testing coordination

We coordinate required testing with suitable laboratories and support corrective actions where needed.

4 Documentation support and market readiness

We support preparation of outputs suitable for CE technical documentation and placing the toy on the EU market.

Applicability and scope definition

We confirm applicability under 2009/48/EC, review toy type and intended age group, and define the testing and documentation scope.

Testing coordination

We coordinate required testing with suitable laboratories and support corrective actions where needed.

Documentation and readiness review

We review technical documentation, warnings, labeling, and material information to reduce the risk of test failures or documentation gaps.

Documentation support and market readiness

We support preparation of outputs suitable for CE technical documentation and placing the toy on the EU market.

Define your toy safety scope correctly from the start

Independent support covering age grading review, material assessment, required testing coordination, and CE documentation under 2009/48/EC.

How do age grading and intended use affect toy safety requirements?

Age grading affects applicable warnings, test scope, and acceptable design features. We help confirm the intended age group and related requirements during the initial review.

What documents are typically required for toy safety technical files?

Common documents include product description, design drawings, material information, risk assessment, labeling/warnings, and test evidence. The exact package depends on toy type and materials.

Do toy components and accessories need testing too?

Often yes, especially if they can be accessed by children or affect safety risks (e.g., small parts, coatings, and materials). Scope depends on how the component is used and the toy’s design.

What causes delays in toy safety approval most often?

Typical issues include incorrect age grading, missing warnings, incomplete material information, and inconsistencies between tested samples and final production. Early readiness checks reduce rework.

Is toy safety assessment required for CE marking?

For toys placed on the EU market, meeting requirements under Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC is part of CE conformity assessment. The exact scope depends on the toy category and applicable standards.