BS EN 71-12:2016

What is BS EN 71-12 - Toy safety from N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances about ? 

BS EN 71 is a European standard that discusses toy safety from N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances.    

BS EN 71-12 is the twelfth part of a multi-series that specifies the requirements and test methods for N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances for: 

• Toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended for use by children under 36 months 
• Toys and parts of toys made from elastomers and intended to be placed in the mouth 
• Finger paints for children under 36 months. 

Who is BS EN 71-12 - Toy safety from N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances for ?  

BS EN 71-12 on the toy safety from N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances is useful for: 

• Toy manufacturers 
• Product designers 
• Quality control executives  
• Safety and regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 71-12 - Toy safety from N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances ?  

When we design toys to stimulate the minds and senses of children, safety guidelines need to be kept in mind.  

BS EN 71-12 provides you with requirements for finger paints, requirements for elastomers, reagents and apparatus, Sample preparation, N-nitrosamines, N-nitrosatable substances, elastomers methods of analysis, calculation of results for N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances, method performance. 

The test methods and requirements under BS EN 71-12 assists in evaluating N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances in toys made from elastomers and finger paint for children under 36 months to ensure that the toys are safe for use and don’t cause any harm to children. 

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 71-12, you can enhance the efficacy and safety of children’s toys to ensure they are safe for use and doesn’t cause harm if accidentally put in the mouth by the children.