Plush keychain EU EN71 certification report process
Date：2025-12-25 10:34:04 Classification
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Plush toys, being products that may come into contact with children, have very high safety requirements. Understanding the certification process beforehand can help you avoid many pitfalls and successfully launch your products into the EU market.
**Full Guide to EU EN71 Certification Report for Plush Toys**
**I. Pre-Certification Preparation Stage**
1. Clarify Product Classification
Confirm whether the plush toy falls under the category of "toy": If it is designed with play functions (such as being able to hang, making sounds when squeezed, or having small decorative parts) or if the target user is children under 14 years old, it must pass EN71 certification.
▶ Example: Keychains with plush dolls and plush toy pendants on children's backpacks both require certification.
2. Technical Documentation Preparation
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① Basic Information: Product Name (e.g., "Cartoon Bear Plush Keychain"), Material List (Fabric: Polyester Fiber; Filling: PP Cotton; Accessories: Plastic Eyes/Bells)
② Design Drawings: Dimensions (e.g., Overall Length 20cm, Small Part Diameter 8mm), Sewing Process (e.g., Whether Eyes are Heat-Fused Adhesion)
③ Sample Requirements: Provide 3 complete samples (including packaging). If there are multiple colors/styles, separate samples must be submitted.
3. Testing Institution Selection
Qualification Requirements: Must possess CNAS/CMA certification and EN71 testing authorization (reports must bear both official seals).
Recommended Institution: Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration Number: L8083
Cost Reference: Approximately 1500-3000 RMB for a single-color keychain (including 3 core tests). Multiple colors/accessories will incur additional costs.
II. Core Testing Items (Specifically for Plush Accessories)
| Standard Module | Testing Content
| EN71-1 Physical Properties | ✅ Tensile Test (Small parts such as eyes/bells must withstand a 90N tensile force without detaching)
✅ Seam Strength (Tensile strength at seams ≥15N)
✅ Small Part Size (Diameter <31.75mm requires a suffocation risk assessment)
| EN71-2 Flame Retardant Properties | ✅ Textile Horizontal Burning Test (Burning speed ≤100mm/min)
✅ Self-extinguishing time of plush fabric after ignition <10 seconds
| EN71-3 Chemical Migration | ✅ Limits for 19 Heavy Metals (e.g., Lead <0.01%, Cadmium <0.005%)
✅ Organotin Compounds (e.g., DBT <0.1%)
✅ Azo Dyes (Prohibited as they can decompose into carcinogenic aromatic amines)
III. Certification Process Steps
1. 1. Application and Contract Signing
Submit the EN71 Certification Application Form and technical documents. The testing agency will issue a quotation within 5 working days.
After confirmation, a service agreement will be signed, and a 50%-100% prepayment will be made (some agencies support payment after test success).
2. Sample Delivery and Testing
Samples must be labeled (indicating product name, model, and delivery date) and sent to the laboratory via express courier.
Testing cycle: Regular 5-7 working days (full set of physical + chemical + flame retardant tests), expedited 3-5 days (30% additional cost).
3. Report Issuance and Rectification
If the test passes: Receive the EN71 test report (including test data, standard limit comparison, and pass/fail conclusion).
If it fails:
▶ Physical test failure (e.g., small parts falling off): Strengthen the bonding process or replace parts.
▶ Chemical test exceeding limits (e.g., heavy metal migration): Trace back the fabric/filling supplier, replace with environmentally friendly materials, and retest.
4. CE Marking and Document Archiving
Affix the CE mark to the product or smallest packaging. CE Mark (height ≥ 5mm, clearly legible)
Archived Documents: Test reports, technical documents, CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC), kept for at least 10 years for EU customs inspections.
IV. Special Notes
1. Age Group Differences
Baby pendants (0-3 years): No small parts allowed (e.g., plastic eyes must be replaced with embroidery), stricter heavy metal limits (lead < 0.002%).
Children over 3 years: Can contain small parts but must pass a tensile test; packaging must indicate "3+" age warning.
2. Additional Requirements for Accessories
If contains electronic components (e.g., sound module): Requires additional testing for EN71-9 organic compounds (e.g., DEHP plasticizer in battery compartment PVC < 0.1%).
If contains rope/chain: Length must be < 30cm (to prevent tangling risk), tensile test must withstand 150N force without breaking.
3. Regulatory Update Tracking
EN71-3 added hexavalent chromium (Cr) in 2025. VI) Limit 0.0001%, test standard version must be confirmed with the testing agency in advance.
V. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the zipper pull of a plush toy need to be tested with EN71?
A: Yes! Zipper pulls are considered "functional small parts" and must pass a 90N tensile test and edge sharpness test.
Q: If exporting to multiple EU countries, is repeated certification required?
A: No, EN71 reports are valid in all 27 EU countries, and country-by-country certification is not required.
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