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Important dates:
1 January 2026 – the regulation formally entered into force.
1 August 2030 – most of the new, stricter requirements will begin to apply from this date.
We support manufacturers in developing toy safety documentation
Toys – new safety regulations in the European Union
The new Toy Safety Regulation has replaced Directive 2009/48/EC
The new Toy Safety Regulation has replaced Directive 2009/48/EC, marking the most significant overhaul of toy safety rules in more than a decade. Unlike the previous directive, the new regulation applies directly in all EU Member States, without the need for national transposition.
The reform aims to strengthen child health protection, improve market surveillance and adapt the legislation to modern chemical risks and the realities of online commerce.
The new regulation significantly broadens the catalogue of substances banned or restricted in toys, including:
New requirements
New regulations for placing toys on the EU market
Digital Product Passport
Every toy will be required to have a Digital Product Passport (DPP) containing key safety information. This will streamline customs checks and strengthen market‑surveillance activities.
New obligations for sellers
Especially for online retailers — they will need to ensure full transparency and accessibility of safety information for all toys offered for sale.
Stronger enforcement
The regulation introduces more decisive actions by market‑surveillance authorities to remove unsafe toys from the market more quickly and effectively.
Our services at CHEMLEX
New obligations for sellers – especially online
Sellers, particularly those operating in e‑commerce, will be required to:
These changes aim to limit the influx of unsafe toys from external markets and improve the safety of online purchases.
Stronger enforcement of regulations
The new regulation introduces:
The goal is to quickly eliminate products that pose a risk and enhance the safety of children across the EU.
What our support for toy manufacturers includes
Compliance analysis with the new requirements
- assessment of products in relation to bans on hazardous substances (CMR, EDC, allergens, PFAS, biocides),
- identification of chemical and material risks,
- recommendations for necessary changes in the toy’s composition or design.
Preparation of technical documentation
- development of documentation compliant with the new regulation,
- preparation of the Declaration of Conformity,
- support in creating the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
Chemical and material safety assessment
- analysis of components and raw materials,
- verification of compliance with lists of banned and restricted substances,
- recommendations for safe alternatives.
Labelling and marking support
- preparation of labels compliant with the new requirements,
- adaptation of markings for both online and offline sales,
- verification of the accuracy of information provided to consumers.
Advisory support for sellers and e‑commerce platforms
- assistance in meeting new information obligations,
- support in ensuring transparency of toy‑related data,
- compliance analysis of online product listings.
Preparation for inspections and market‑surveillance activities
- product compliance audits,
- support in communication with market‑surveillance authorities,
- assistance with corrective actions and product withdrawals when required.
