EU REACH and EN71 testing

Analysis of the Core Difficulties in EU REACH and EN71 Testing

TPR (thermoplastic rubber) squeeze toys, as a type of stress relieving toy that comes into direct contact with the skin, have extremely high chemical safety requirements from the European Union. Many factories sell qualified products domestically, but are detained by customs as soon as they are exported to Europe, mainly due to the following two core indicators:

REACH regulation (SVHC screening for substances of high concern)

The REACH regulation mainly restricts whether products contain excessive amounts of phthalates (plasticizers), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and nonylphenol (NP) and other substances. Cheap and pungent kneading toys on the market are often caused by the use of recycled materials or inferior plasticizers, leading to REACH inspections

Testing does not meet the standard.

EN71-3 standard (migration of specific elements)

This is a mandatory standard for toy safety in the European Union, which focuses on detecting the migration of eight heavy metal elements including lead, cadmium, and mercury. For TPR kneading toys with bright colors, if the color powder or ink used does not meet the standards, it is very easy to "overturn" in EN71-3 testing.

Recommended reliable factories in Guangdong that can pass the EU's dual testing

Based on in-depth research on the supply chain, the following factories have shown outstanding performance in the environmental compliance of TPR Pinche, and are able to consistently provide products that have passed EU REACH and EN71 testing.