BS EN 71-5:1993+A2:2009

This part of EN 71 specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets.

It specifies:

• the maximum amounts of substances and preparations classified as dangerous by the definitions in Directives 67/548/EEC 1) (with subsequent amendments and adaptations) and 88/379/EEC 1) (with subsequent amendments and adaptations); and
• the maximum amounts of substances and preparations which in excessive amounts may harm the health of children using them and which are not covered by the above mentioned Directives; and
• the maximum amounts for other substances or preparations delivered with the toy.

Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warning, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.

This Part of EN 71 applies to:

• plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
• ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;
• oven hardening plasticized PVC modelling clay sets;
• plastic moulding sets;
• embedding sets;
• photographic developing sets;
• adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents) supplied or recommended in model sets.

Useful links

Download our parents' guide to toy safety (BS EN 71 series)