NIST GCR 01-823 - Table of Contents

NIST GCR 01-823
A Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive

To Be Considered	1
Purpose of the Safety of Toys Directive	2
Basic Steps to Compliance	2
I. Determining Whether or Not the Product Has to Comply	2
II. Compliance with the Essential Requirements	3
A. General Requirements for Toys	3
B. Particular Risks and Specific Guidelines	3
1. Physical and Mechanical Properties	3
2. Flammability	4
3. Chemical Properties	5
4. Electrical Properties	6
C. Hygiene Toys	6
D. Radioactivity Toys	6
E. Warnings and Indications of Precautions	6
III. Harmonized Standards	8
A. Harmonized Standard EN 71	8
IV. The Technical File	9
V. CE Marking	10
VI. Declaration of Conformity	10
Text of The Safety of Toys Directive 88/378/EEC
Harmonized Standards for Toys *

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A Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive

Date Created: 11/12/01
Last Modified: 11/12/01

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