In February 2025, the European Union (EU) issued communication C/2025/1032, introducing the draft Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) that aims to strengthen safety standards for toys marketed in Europe. This new regulation will repeal the existing Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) and introduce stricter compliance requirements for manufacturers, retailers, and importers.

Key Changes in the Draft Toy Safety Regulation：

1. Scope

The draft TSR broadens the definition of toys to include products designed for children under 14 years of age. Notably, it specifies exclusions, such as scooters with a body mass exceeding 20 kg and paper-based books for children older than 36 months.

2. Introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Replacing the EU declaration of conformity (DoC), the DPP will contain essential product-specific information and will require technical guidelines to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its implementation.

3. The safety assessment should take into account the health risk posed by digitally connected toys, where appropriate, including any risk posed to mental health.

4. Emphasize that providers of online marketplaces shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

5. Enhanced Chemical Safety Requirements

To improve chemical safety, manufacturers will be required to conduct assessments considering both individual and combined exposure risks. The new regulation introduces stricter limits on various hazardous substances, banning per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and bisphenols in toys.

6. All warnings shall be preceded by the word ‘Warning’ or, alternatively, by a generic pictogram such as the following pictogram, which shall be displayed in a prominent way：

Transitional Provisions：

The schedule for phasing out the old directive includes a 30-month transitional period after the entry into force (EIF) of the TSR, during which existing compliant toys can remain on the market for up to 50 months.

URL:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:C_202501032

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