EU Strengthens Rules on Children’s Toy Safety
New European rules aim to better protect children’s health and improve market surveillance of toys.
The European Union has adopted new rules to enhance the safety of children’s toys placed on the EU market. The changes address risks related to hazardous chemical substances and strengthen enforcement and market surveillance mechanisms.
The new legislation introduces stricter restrictions on the use of harmful substances in toys, including endocrine disruptors, skin sensitisers, biocidal substances and selected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A mandatory digital product passport will also be introduced, providing key safety and product information.
The new rules will replace the existing Toy Safety Directive and will start to apply in 2026, following a transition period allowing manufacturers and distributors to adapt.