Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services - UK
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Safety and quality testing services for toys by Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas’ quality & safety testing services for toys


We carry out, at our UKAS accredited laboratories, a wide range of safety and quality testing to a wide range of toy standards & regulations including EN71, BS7272, ASTM F963.

Our experienced engineers are able to assist you in fixing any non-compliance issues that may be uncovered during the tests. Our laboratories are already trusted by some of the biggest toys manufacturers and retailers in the world.

Our toy product safety testing provides an easy to understand report that includes:

  • A statement outlining that a toy meets the requirements of the required standards
  • Observations noted during the assessment
  • A comprehensive list of non-compliance
  • A summary of safety critical components
  • Guidance on supporting documentation required for critical components
  • Recommendations of any tests we feel are required to supplement the assessment of the toy

Our toy products laboratory offers:

  • UKAS accreditation
  • First class customer service
  • Competitive prices
  • Fast turnaround of tests
  • Top-class technical expertise

What types of toys do we test?

Soft toys, Construction toys, Electrical and electronic toys, Action figures, Accessories, Ride-on toys, Books, Bicycles, Balls, Games, Dolls, Art & craft materials, Seasonal novelties, Collectibles and other products aimed at children.

Our specialist solutions

We also provide a range of specialist services such as:

  • Age Grade Evaluation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Design Evaluation
  • Product Line review
  • Documentation review
Toys

 

Are you ready for the new EU Toy Safety Directive...?

The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC will apply to all toys sold in the EU as of 20th July 2011 (and 20th July 2013 for the part related to chemicals use). Manufacturers, Importers and Retailers of toys in the EU must comply with these new requirements.

Bureau Veritas provides consultancy services to help adapt your supply chain to your new obligations.

Click here to learn more about the Directive and our compliance services...

Do you need to keep up with the latest regulations and standards affecting the toy industry?

Click here to have a look at our training and seminar programme now.