TOYS, GAMES AND SPORTS REQUISITES; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF (HS 95)

Executive order on safety requirements for toys

The Executive Order implements Directive 2009/48 on safety requirements for toys with the latest amendments Directive 2019/1922/EU and Directive 2019/1929/EU on limit values for resp. aluminum and formaldehyde. The Executive Order lays down requirements for manufacturer, importers and distributors who is placing a toy product on the market or make it available on the market. In addition, the safety requirements and chemical limit values that a toy product must comply with are determined. The executive order also stipulates language requirements in connection with communication with the control authority and stipulates sanctions for violations of the rules.