On June 22, 2023, the Department of Commerce and Trade (DBT) issued Announcement No. 0084/23, amending the list of designated toy safety standards used to demonstrate compliance with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1811). These standards came into effect on June 22, 2023, covering England, Scotland, and Wales.

The complete latest version of the coordinated standards is shown in the table below:

In June and August 2022, the UK revised its Toy Safety Regulations 2011 twice, including the addition of new test substances and the update of harmonized standards, to align its toy safety requirements with the EU. The European Union updated its harmonized standards for toy safety regulations in April this year, updating EN 71-13 from the 2021 version to the 2022 version, and the UK's revision is also based on adjustments made by the EU's update.

Kind reminder

The safety standards for toys are becoming increasingly strict. ZRLK suggests that toy companies exporting to the UK increase their risk awareness of their products, conduct timely testing of their products in accordance with new requirements, strictly control the quality of toy products, ensure that toy products meet relevant standard requirements, and avoid export trade risks. Our company has rich experience in product testing, which can help you easily understand whether the product is safe and compliant. If you need it, please feel free to contact us, and our engineers will be at your service as soon as possible!