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F963-83 Mechanical Durability EvaluationASTM F963-84 Mechanical Safety TestsASTM F963-85 Mechanical Strength and Safety TestingASTM F963-86 Mechanical Safety AssessmentASTM F963-87 Mechanical Properties EvaluationASTM F963-88 Mechanical and Physical Properties TestingASTM F963-89 Mechanical Strength Testing of ToysASTM F963-90 Mechanical Safety EvaluationASTM F963-91 Mechanical Testing of ToysASTM F963-92 Mechanical Safety TestingASTM F963-93 Mechanical Strength TestingASTM F963-94 Mechanical Performance TestingASTM F963-95 Mechanical Durability TestingASTM F963-96 Mechanical Properties TestingASTM F963-97 Mechanical Safety of Toy SurfacesASTM F963-98 Toy Durability TestingASTM F963-99 Mechanical Safety RequirementsEN 71-1 Mechanical and Physical Properties of ToysEN 71-10 Organic Chemical Compounds in ToysEN 71-14 Toy Surface Coatings SafetyEN 71-15 Safety of Toys with Electrical ComponentsEN 71-16 Mechanical and Physical Properties of Toy AccessoriesEN 71-17 Safety Requirements for Soft ToysEN 71-18 Toy Parts Attachment StrengthEN 71-19 Testing of Toy Surface CoatingsEN 71-2 Flammability of ToysEN 71-20 Mechanical Strength of Toy AssembliesEN 71-21 Mechanical Properties of Toy WheelsEN 71-22 Testing of Toy Battery Operated ComponentsEN 71-23 Safety of Toys with Moving PartsEN 71-24 Toy Surface Abrasion ResistanceEN 71-25 Safety Requirements for Toy AccessoriesEN 71-26 Testing of Toy BatteriesEN 71-27 Testing of Toy Surface CoatingsEN 71-28 Mechanical and Physical Properties of Toy ComponentsEN 71-29 Mechanical Impact ResistanceEN 71-3 Migration of ElementsEN 71-30 Testing of Toy Parts AttachmentEN 71-31 Mechanical Properties of Toy MaterialsEN 71-32 Safety Requirements for Mechanical ToysEN 71-33 Testing of Toy Mechanical ComponentsEN 71-34 Mechanical Durability of ToysEN 71-35 Testing of Toy Surface Abrasion ResistanceEN 71-36 Testing of Toy Parts and ComponentsEN 71-37 Mechanical Strength of Toy AssembliesEN 71-38 Testing of Toy Battery SafetyEN 71-39 Safety Requirements for Toy Mechanical PropertiesEN 71-4 Experimental Sets for Chemistry and Related ActivitiesEN 71-40 Mechanical and Physical Testing for Toy SafetyEN 71-5 Chemical Toy Safety TestingEN 71-6 Organic Chemical Compounds in ToysEN 71-7 Finger Paints SafetyEN 71-8 Activity Toys for Domestic UseEN 71-9 Soluble Elements in ToysISO 18119 Toy Safety – Drop Test for ToysISO 8124-1 Safety of Toys – Mechanical and Physical PropertiesISO 8124-10 Small Parts TestingISO 8124-11 Strength Testing for Toys with WheelsISO 8124-12 Testing of Toy String and Cord SafetyISO 8124-13 Mechanical Impact Resistance TestingISO 8124-14 Testing of Toy Cords and ElasticsISO 8124-15 Mechanical Safety of Toy WheelsISO 8124-16 Testing of Small Parts in ToysISO 8124-17 Mechanical Durability of ToysISO 8124-18 Impact Testing of Toy MaterialsISO 8124-19 Testing for Toy Material ToxicityISO 8124-2 Flammability Testing of ToysISO 8124-20 Mechanical Impact Test on ToysISO 8124-21 Toy String and Cord Safety TestingISO 8124-22 Testing of Toy Components for Mechanical SafetyISO 8124-23 Mechanical Impact ResistanceISO 8124-24 Mechanical and Physical Properties of Toy MaterialsISO 8124-25 Mechanical Strength of ToysISO 8124-26 Mechanical Impact TestISO 8124-27 Mechanical Durability of Toy ComponentsISO 8124-28 Testing of Toy Materials for Mechanical StrengthISO 8124-29 Mechanical and Physical Tests for ToysISO 8124-3 Migration of Certain Elements in ToysISO 8124-30 Mechanical Durability TestingISO 8124-31 Mechanical Testing for Toy SafetyISO 8124-32 Mechanical Strength and Durability TestingISO 8124-33 Mechanical Impact TestingISO 8124-34 Mechanical and Physical Testing of Toy MaterialsISO 8124-35 Mechanical Performance TestingISO 8124-36 Mechanical and Physical Properties TestingISO 8124-37 Mechanical Impact Resistance TestingISO 8124-38 Mechanical and Physical Durability TestingISO 8124-39 Mechanical Performance AssessmentISO 8124-4 Mechanical Tests for Toy AccessoriesISO 8124-5 Testing of Toys for Small PartsISO 8124-6 Mechanical Strength Testing of ToysISO 8124-7 Mechanical and Physical Properties of Children's FurnitureISO 8124-8 Testing of Mechanical ToysISO 8124-9 Mechanical Performance of Battery Operated Toys

Comprehensive Guide to EN 71-13 Migration of Certain Elements in Toys Laboratory Testing Service Provided by Eurolab

EN 71-13 is a European standard that governs the migration of certain elements from toys and other products intended for use by children. The standard is developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and is widely adopted across the European Union.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The legal and regulatory framework surrounding EN 71-13 testing is governed by various national and international standards, including:

  • EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

  • EU General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC

  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)

  • ASTM F963 (Toy Safety Standard)

    • International and National Standards

    EN 71-13 is based on the following international standards:

  • EN 71:2014A1:2018 (Safety of Toys)

  • ISO 17603:2005 (Determination of certain elements in toys by flame atomic absorption spectrometry)

  • ISO 15593:2012 (Determination of certain elements in toys by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)

    • Standard Development Organizations

    The standard development process involves various organizations, including:

  • CEN (European Committee for Standardization)

  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

  • ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

    • These organizations work together to develop and update standards, ensuring that they remain relevant and effective.

    Standard Evolution and Updates

    Standards are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in technology, regulations, and best practices. EN 71-13 has undergone several revisions since its initial publication, with the latest version being EN 71:2014A1:2018.

    Specific Standard Numbers and Scope

  • EN 71:2014A1:2018 (Safety of Toys)

  • ISO 17603:2005 (Determination of certain elements in toys by flame atomic absorption spectrometry)

  • ISO 15593:2012 (Determination of certain elements in toys by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)

    • Industry-Specific Compliance Requirements

    EN 71-13 testing is required for various industries, including:

  • Toy manufacturing

  • Childrens product design and development

  • Regulatory compliance consulting

    • EN 71-13 testing is essential to ensure the safety of toys and other products intended for use by children. The standard requires that certain elements be tested for migration, including:

  • Lead (Pb)

  • Mercury (Hg)

  • Cadmium (Cd)

  • Chromium (Cr)

    • Business and Technical Reasons

    Conducting EN 71-13 testing provides several business and technical benefits, including:

  • Ensuring product safety and compliance

  • Mitigating regulatory risks

  • Enhancing customer confidence and trust

  • Improving competitiveness in the market

    • EN 71-13 testing involves a series of steps, including:

    Sample Preparation Procedures

  • Collection of samples from toys or other products intended for use by children

  • Preparation of samples according to ISO 17603:2005 or ISO 15593:2012

    • Testing Parameters and Conditions

  • Temperature (23C 2C)

  • Humidity (50 10)

  • Pressure (1013 mbar 20)

    • Measurement and Analysis Methods

  • Flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS)

  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

    • EN 71-13 test results are documented and reported in a clear and concise manner, including:

    Report Format and Structure

  • EN 71:2014A1:2018 Annex C

  • ISO 17603:2005 or ISO 15593:2012 report templates

    • Interpretation of Test Results

    Test results are interpreted according to the standard, with limits for certain elements being specified.

    Certification and Accreditation Aspects

    EN 71-13 testing is certified by accredited laboratories, such as Eurolab.

    Conducting EN 71-13 testing provides several benefits, including:

  • Ensuring product safety and compliance

  • Mitigating regulatory risks

  • Enhancing customer confidence and trust

  • Improving competitiveness in the market

    • Risk Assessment and Mitigation

    EN 71-13 testing helps to mitigate risks associated with toy safety.

    Quality Assurance and Compliance Benefits

    Conducting EN 71-13 testing demonstrates a commitment to quality assurance and compliance.

    Eurolab is an accredited laboratory with extensive expertise in EN 71-13 testing. Our services include:

  • Sample preparation

  • Testing

  • Reporting and documentation

    • Conclusion

    EN 71-13 testing is essential to ensure the safety of toys and other products intended for use by children. Eurolab provides comprehensive EN 71-13 testing services, ensuring that your products meet regulatory requirements.

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    Eurolab is an accredited laboratory with extensive expertise in EN 71-13 testing. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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