Labelling

The British European Standard BS EN 71-6 specifies the use and design of a graphical symbol for age warning labelling on toys not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

The purpose of the symbol is to inform adults that the toy might be hazardous to a child under 3 years of age. This does not apply to toys which are obviously unsuitable for young children, such as chemistry sets for example.

Use and design of the symbol

The age warning must be clearly legible at the point of sale of the product.

The age warning is shown as a symbol or in words. It will appear either on the toy itself or the package.

CE Marking

Many products such as toys must meet legal requirements before they can be sold within the European Community, and must carry CE Marking. CE Marking is attached to new toys to show that they meet all the requirements of the European legislation. This does not apply to second-hand toys. Click here for further information on CE marking.