Toy Testing and Certification

From the smallest building block to a model railway – the safety of their children's toys is a top priority for parents. In order to document the high quality of your products to the outside world and to give your customers the necessary decision-making support, we offer you comprehensive testing services from a single source.

Our experts test and certify your toys in accordance with the respective national and international standards for toy safety. We also carry out international certifications according to ISO standards.

You can benefit from our modern laboratories, which are designed for maximum efficiency. Thanks to our broad network of experts, we also ensure that your order can be processed within the shortest possible time – so you can continue to concentrate on your core business.

You would like to have your product tested and certified? Contact us now and find out about toy testing options!

On 12 December 2025, the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will replace the current Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and establish a directly applicable legal framework for toy safety across the EU.

With the publication of the regulation, the legal basis has now been established. In the coming years, the requirements will be further specified through harmonized standards, which may also introduce new testing methods. Until such standards are adopted, product testing will continue to be carried out in accordance with the existing standards based on the Toy Safety Directive.

Although the regulation will only fully apply from 1 August 2030, companies should already begin to familiarize themselves with the new requirements. The changes are extensive and will likely require adjustments to materials, product design, documentation, and supply chains.

Key Changes Introduced by the Toy Safety Regulation

The regulation introduces several important changes, including:

• Stricter chemical requirements
  New bans and restrictions apply to substance groups such as bisphenols, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), and allergenic fragrances. Endocrine disruptors as well as certain respiratory and skin sensitizers will be generally prohibited for defined categories of substances.
• Digital Product Passport (DPP)
  In the future, key conformity and safety information – such as the CE marking, relevant test reports, and additional documentation – must be provided digitally and made accessible.
• New obligations for online marketplaces
  Online trade will also be more strictly regulated. Platform operators must ensure that non-compliant products are not offered and that CE marking, safety warnings, and the digital product passport are clearly visible to consumers.

Certain risk-related provisions have already applied since 1 January 2026. Full implementation of the regulation is required by 1 August 2030.

Prepare Early and Reduce Risks

With our testing and certification services, we support you in preparing for the requirements of the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 – from chemical and mechanical testing to risk assessments and preparation for the Digital Product Passport. Start early and ensure planning certainty for the European market.

The market for toys is becoming increasingly diverse and the product range is huge. It is very difficult for the consumer to assess or determine which products have an educational value. The TÜV Rheinland test mark with the keyword "Excellent Play Value" was established to provide information about the educational value of a toy.

For the new certificate, experts from TÜV Rheinland have been working with psychologists and educators to develop a minimum standard and an in-depth testing concept that goes beyond mechanical and chemical testing. The testing concept includes, for example, a separate weighting of the individual assessment criteria for each different age range. Testing takes into account factors such as whether a toy promotes the development of motor skills, language skills, or social interactions with other players. Other aspects include identity formation, self-control or the strengthening of self-confidence during play, and cognitive aspects such as the development of creativity or memory, as well as the motivation to play again.

A requirement for the certification of the play value is the conformity of the toy with the EU Toy Regulation (EU) 2025/2509.

Display the "Excellent Play Value" test mark and make the value of your product visible to your customers. Contact us now and request your non-binding quotation!

Our experts prepare a detailed safety assessment of your toy. Among other things, your product is examined in various test procedures with regard to its chemical, physical and electrical properties. Risks posed by the toy in terms of flammability, hygiene and electromagnetic compatibility are also assessed.

• Mechanical/physical tests according to EN 71 parts 1, 2, 8 and 14 and ASTM F 963
• Tensile tests and load test
• Flammability tests
• Noise measurements
• Electrical safety according to EN 62115 and ASTM F 963
• Chemical tests according to EN 71 part 3, 4, 5, 7, 9-11,12, REACH-VO, LFGB
• Determination of heavy metal content
• Determination of plasticisers
• Organic chemical compounds and pollutants testing
• Hygiene and microbiology testing
• RoHS analysis
• Risk assessment and safety evaluation
• Electromagnetic compatibility testing according to the 2014/30/EU directive
• Testing of radio transmissions according to the RED Directive 2014/53/EU
• Type examination
• Excellent Play Value

Take advantage of our long-standing expertise and assert yourself against the competition with us at your side. As a manufacturer or importer of toy articles, our test marks document the safety and quality of your products.

Thanks to our many years of active committee work in the toy sector, our experts are acutely aware of market changes and events and can provide you with optimum support.