EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025 Flammability TestingGeneral

Requirements

The following materials shall not be used in the manufacture of toys:

•Celluloid (nitrocellulose) and other materials of similar characteristics when exposed to fire.

•Fluffy surface materials (e.g., certain plush fabrics) that exhibit a surface flash effect upon ignition.

•Toys shall not contain flammable gases or flammable gels or pastes.

Toys Intended to be Worn on the Head

This category includes:

•Beards, moustaches, wigs, etc., made from hair, pile, or materials with similar characteristics.

•Molded and fabric masks.

•Hoods, headdresses, etc.

•Free-hanging appendages/streamers attached to toys worn on the head.

Fancy Dress Costumes and Outfits Intended to be Worn by Children during Play

•The flame spread rate shall not exceed 30 mm/s.

•If the flame spread rate is between 10 mm/s and 30 mm/s, a warning label stating "Warning! Keep away from fire" must be affixed.

Toys Intended for Children to Enter

•The flame spread rate shall not exceed 30 mm/s.

•If the flame spread rate is ≥ 20 mm/s, the material must not produce burning fragments or molten drips.

•If the flame spread rate is between 10 mm/s and 30 mm/s, a warning label stating "Warning! Keep away from fire" must be affixed.

Soft-filled Toys

•The speed of flame spread across the surface shall not exceed 30 mm/s, or the flame must self-extinguish.

Sample Requirement: 1 complete sample set.

Testing Duration: 5 working days.

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