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Date：2025-11-28 09:48:51 Classification
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Wooden imitation tableware, used as children's pretend toys, does indeed need to pass all tests under EN71-1-2-3 to enter the EU market. The testing costs and timeframe for these products are affected by factors such as material complexity and the number of colors. The overall process can be summarized in three stages: "split testing → comprehensive assessment → compliance declaration."
I. Testing Fee Breakdown (Wooden Simulation Tableware)
The cost of EN71-1-2-3 is calculated based on the number of test items and materials. A typical cost range for wooden simulation tableware (such as bowl, spoon, and plate sets) is as follows:
| Test Items | Cost Breakdown
| EN71-1 (Mechanical and Physical) | Based on the number of product parts (such as handles, decorative pieces) and age group (usually more stringent testing is required for children under 3 years old)
| EN71-2 (Flammability) | Flammability testing for the wood itself and surface coatings (such as paint, printing)
| EN71-3 (Chemical Migration) | Tested separately by color and material (e.g., natural wood parts and colored handles require separate testing for 8 heavy metals)
Estimated Total Cost:
- Basic Model (Single Material + 1-2 Colors): Approximately 1000-2000 RMB (e.g., a pure wood bowl and plate set)
- Complex designs (multi-material + multi-color printing): Approximately 2500-4000 RMB (tableware sets with painted patterns or plastic accessories)
Factors affecting cost:
1. Quantity of materials: Different materials such as wood, coatings, and adhesives require separate testing (tableware with silicone anti-slip mats requires additional silicone testing).
2. Quantity of colors: Each color of paint/ink requires separate testing for heavy metal migration (e.g., red, blue, and yellow patterns require 3 EN71-3 tests).
3. Laboratory selection: Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083, reports have high recognition.
II. Certification Cycle and Key Milestones
From sample submission to report acquisition, the entire process takes approximately 5-7 business days, with the specific timeline as follows:
| Stage | Time Consumption | Key Operations
| 1. Sample Preparation and Submission | 1-2 days | Requires 3 complete sets of samples (e.g., 6 bowls + 6 spoons), with material and color distribution clearly indicated.
| 2. EN71-1 Testing | 3-5 business days | Conducts drop tests, small parts tensile tests, edge sharpness tests, etc. (For wooden tableware, focus on burrs and the risk of small parts detaching).
| 3. EN71-2 Testing | 2-3 business days | Tests the burning rate of wood and coatings (wood typically needs to meet the "slow burning" standard, flame spread ≤100mm/min).
| 4. EN71-3 Testing | 4-7 business days | Simulates the migration of 8 heavy metals using acidic sweat (lead ≤90ppm, cadmium ≤75ppm, etc.).
| 5. Report Issuance | 1-2 Business Days | Integrates three test data points to generate an English test report (if CE marking is required, a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is also required).
III. Special Considerations for Wooden Tableware
1. Coating and Glue Compliance:
- Surface varnishes/paints must comply with the heavy metal limits of EN71-3. Water-based paints are recommended (they are easier to pass tests than oil-based paints).
- Formaldehyde emission testing is required for adhesives used in splicing (although not mandatory under EN71-1-2-3, some EU buyers may require it).
2. Key Mechanical and Physical Testing Points:
- Tightness test between handle and tableware body (must withstand 90N force without detaching to prevent children from swallowing it).
- Edge sanding requirements (must pass the "sharp edge test" to prevent splinters or rough edges from scratching children).
3. Additional Requirements for Food Contact:
- If the product claims to be "safe for food contact" (e.g., a simulated dinner plate labeled "suitable for snacks"), an additional EU food contact material test (10/2011/EU) is required to test for total migrations, increasing the cost by approximately 1,500-2,000 RMB.
IV. Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement Suggestions for Enterprises
1. Optimize Product Design: Reduce the number of colors (e.g., limit to 2 colors), and use single-color wood with laser engraving instead of painted designs to reduce EN71-3 testing costs.
2. Screen Suppliers in Advance: Require wood suppliers to provide FSC certification and heavy metal testing reports to control material compliance from the source.
3. Combine Testing Items: If exporting multiple products simultaneously (e.g., tableware + wooden building blocks), negotiate with the laboratory to package testing; some item costs can be shared.
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