UK Statutory Instrument 2011 United Kingdom

Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011

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At a glance

Enforced by

OPSS, Trading Standards

What's here

90 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides

Penalty landscape

11 of 90 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 79 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.

  • Manufacturer 41
  • Any Person 21
  • Licence Holder 7
  • Distributor 4
  • Operator 1

Plus 16 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

Relevant guidance

Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.

Direct — cites this Act

2 guides

Supporting — topic alignment

1 guides

Other Acts binding the same actors

For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.

Manufacturers also bound by 472 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Licence Holders also bound by 221 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Distributors also bound by 177 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1 — Preliminary

Browse 11 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Revocation, saving and amendment

s.003

Interpretation

s.annexes to eu legislation as schedules

Annexes to EU legislation as Schedules

s.designated standard

Designated standard

s.transitional provision in relation to eu exit

Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit

Part 2 — Prohibitions and Obligations on Economic Operators

s.012

Safety assessment

  • Conduct a comprehensive safety assessment for toys Manufacturer
s.015

UK(NI) indication

  • Affix the UK(NI) indication to toys for the Northern Ireland market Manufacturer
s.015

Register of UK notified bodies

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must maintain a public register of toy safety notified bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
s.023

Monitoring of toys

Unlimited fine
  • Monitor toy safety and maintain complaint registers Manufacturer
s.029

Monitoring of toys

  • Monitor toy safety and maintain a complaints register Manufacturer
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.further use of uk marking

Further use of UK marking

s.obligations which are met by complying with obliga

Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive

s.qualifying northern ireland goods

Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

Part 2A — Powers and duties of the Secretary of State in relation to toys

s.039

Duty of the Secretary of State to evaluate use of hazardous substances

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must evaluate and report on hazardous substances in toys Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.powers to amend appendix a to schedule 2

Powers to amend Appendix A to Schedule 2

s.power to amend appendix c to schedule 2

Power to amend Appendix C to Schedule 2

s.power to amend schedules 1, 2 and 5

Power to amend Schedules 1, 2 and 5

Part 3 — Approval of Conformity Assessment Bodies

s.040

Monitoring

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must monitor approved toy safety bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
s.040

Operational matters in relation to approved bodies

  • Approved bodies must perform assessments within their scope Licence Holder
s.040

Register of approved bodies

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must maintain a public register of approved toy testers Crown / Minister / Government department
s.040

Designation of UK notified bodies

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must designate UK notified bodies for toy safety Crown / Minister / Government department
s.restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval

Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval

  • Keep or transfer your approved body files for 10 years if approval is withdrawn Licence Holder
s.subsidiaries and contractors

Subsidiaries and contractors

  • Approved bodies must manage subcontracting of toy conformity assessments Licence Holder
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.approval of conformity assessment bodies

Approval of conformity assessment bodies

s.approved bodies

Approved bodies

s.presumption of conformity of approved bodies

Presumption of conformity of approved bodies

Part 4 — Functions of Approved Bodies

Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 5 — Enforcement

s.055

Offence in respect of UK(NI) indication

Unlimited fine
  • Contravene Regulation 15A (UK/NI indication) Any Person
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 6 — Review

s.058

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must review the Toy Safety Regulations every five years Crown / Minister / Government department

Schedules

s.sch005

Functional toys Functional toys must bear the following warning:‘To be...

  • Label functional toys with adult-supervision warning and include instructions Manufacturer
s.sch005

Chemical toys Without prejudice to the application of the provisions...

  • Warn users of dangers in chemical toys and provide first aid instructions Manufacturer
s.sch005

Imitations of protective masks and helmets Imitations of protective masks...

  • Warn that imitation protective masks and helmets provide no protection Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must have the means necessary to...

  • Conformity assessment bodies must have necessary resources and equipment Any Person
s.sch007

The personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment activities...

  • Ensure conformity assessment staff are properly qualified Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must be able to demonstrate the...

  • Demonstrate impartiality of top management and assessment staff Any Person
s.sch007

The renumeration of the top level management and personnel responsible...

  • Do not link management pay to assessment numbers or results Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must have, and must satisfy the...

  • Conformity assessment bodies must hold adequate civil liability insurance Manufacturer
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must ensure that its personnel observe...

  • Keep information confidential and protect proprietary rights Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must participate in, or ensure that...

  • Conformity assessment bodies must participate in standardisation activities and apply guidance Any Person
s.sch007

(1) A conformity assessment body, its top level management and...

  • Conformity assessment bodies must stay independent of toy supply chain Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the...

  • Avoid conflicts of interest: do not participate in toy lifecycle activities you assess Any Person
s.sch007

A conformity assessment body must not engage in any activity,...

  • Avoid any activity that conflicts with your independence or integrity Any Person
s.sch007

Conformity assessment bodies must ensure that the activities of their...

  • Ensure subsidiaries and subcontractors do not undermine assessment impartiality Any Person
s.sch007

Conformity assessment bodies and their personnel must carry out the...

  • Carry out conformity assessments with integrity and technical competence Any Person
s.sch007

Conformity assessment bodies must be capable of carrying out the...

  • Conformity assessment bodies must be capable of performing assigned safety checks Any Person
s.sch007

At all times and for each conformity assessment procedure and...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Maintain skilled staff, procedures and policies for toy conformity assessment Statutory regulator
Browse 40 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
s.sch001

Products listed in paragraphs 2 to 20 are not to...

s.sch001

Guns and pistols using compressed gas, with the exception of...

s.sch001

Fireworks, including percussion caps which are not specifically designed for...

s.sch001

Products and games using sharp-pointed missiles, such as sets of...

s.sch001

Functional educational products, such as electric ovens, irons or other...

s.sch001

Products intended for use for educational purposes in schools and...

s.sch001

Electronic equipment, such as personal computers and game consoles, used...

s.sch001

Interactive software, intended for leisure and entertainment, such as computer...

s.sch001

Babies' soothers.

s.sch001

Child-appealing luminaires.

s.sch001

Electrical transformers for toys.

s.sch001

Decorative objects for festivities and celebrations.

s.sch001

Fashion accessories for children which are not for use in...

s.sch001

Products for collectors, provided that the product or its packaging...

s.sch001

Sports equipment, including roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards intended...

s.sch001

Bicycles with a maximum saddle height of more than 435...

s.sch001

Scooters and other means of transport designed for sport or...

s.sch001

Electrically driven vehicles which are intended to be used for...

s.sch001

Aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water, and...

s.sch001

Puzzles with more than 500 pieces.

s.sch003

No (unique identification of the toy(s))

s.sch003

Name and address of the manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorised...

s.sch003

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility...

s.sch003

Object of the declaration (identification of toy allowing traceability). It...

s.sch003

The object of the declaration described in point 4 is...

s.sch003

References to the relevant designated standards used, or references to...

s.sch003

Where applicable: the approved body … (name, number) … performed...

s.sch003

Additional information: Signed for and on behalf of: (place and...

s.sch005

Toys not intended for use by children under 36 months...

s.sch005

Packaging for fragrances in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and...

s.sch005

Activity toys Activity toys must bear the following warning:‘Only for...

s.sch005

Skates, roller skates, online skates, skateboards, scooters and toy bicycles...

s.sch005

Aquatic toys Aquatic toys must bear the following warning:‘Only to...

s.sch005

Toys in food Toys contained in food or co-mingled with...

s.sch005

Toys intended to be strung across a cradle, cot or...

s.sch007

(1) A conformity assessment body must have legal personality and...

s.sch007

Paragraph 15 does not prevent the personnel from providing information...

s.sch007

(1) A conformity assessment body must be a third-party body...

Other sections — not classified into a Part

These sections sit outside the numbered Parts — usually provisions added or moved by later amendments.

sch. 2 para. 11

sch. 2 para. 11

  • List allergenic fragrances on toy packaging above 100 mg/kg Any Person
sch. 2 para. 12

sch. 2 para. 12

  • Comply with labelling and safety requirements for scented games and kits Any Person
sch. 2 para. 13

sch. 2 para. 13

  • Ensure toys do not exceed chemical migration limits Any Person
sch. 2 para. 4

sch. 2 para. 4

  • Do not use explosive or flammable substances in toys Any Person
sch. 6 para. 2

sch. 6 para. 2

  • Establish technical documentation for toy products Manufacturer
sch. 6 para. 3

sch. 6 para. 3

  • Ensure manufacturing process and monitoring achieve product compliance Manufacturer
sch. 6 para. 5

sch. 6 para. 5

  • Approved body must keep evaluation report confidential unless manufacturer agrees Licence Holder
sch. 6 para. 6

sch. 6 para. 6

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved body must issue or refuse type examination certificate for toy products Statutory regulator
sch. 6 para. 7

sch. 6 para. 7

  • Manufacturer must inform approved body of product modifications Manufacturer
sch. 6 para. 8

sch. 6 para. 8

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approved bodies must notify Secretary of State and other bodies about type examination certificates, and keep records Statutory regulator
sch. 6 para. 9

sch. 6 para. 9

  • Keep type examination certificates and technical documents for 10 years Manufacturer
s.003

Conformity marking and declaration of conformity

  • Affix UK marking to conforming toys after type examination Manufacturer
s.003

The manufacturer must draw up a written declaration of conformity...

  • Keep a declaration of conformity for 10 years and produce it when asked Manufacturer
s.004

UK marking and declaration of conformity

  • Affix UK marking to each toy product before placing on market Manufacturer
s.004

The manufacturer must draw up a written declaration of conformity...

  • Draw up and keep a declaration of conformity for each toy model Manufacturer
s.004

agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations...

  • Agree with manufacturer on testing location for toy safety checks Manufacturer
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sch. 2 para. 10

sch. 2 para. 10

sch. 2 para. 5

sch. 2 para. 5

sch. 2 para. 7

sch. 2 para. 7

sch. 2 para. 8

sch. 2 para. 8

sch. 2 para. 9

sch. 2 para. 9

sch. 4

sch. 4

sch. 6 para. 1

sch. 6 para. 1

s.004

carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried...

s.004

carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried...

s.para.145

Specific limit values for chemicals used in toys intended for...

s.para.154

The technical documentation referred to in regulation 17(3) must contain...

s.para.155

The user limitations referred to in regulation 20(3) must include...

s.s.a1

In this Appendix— “ Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ” means...

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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OPSS

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Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product safety regulator responsible for ensuring consumer products are safe. Enforces product safety regulations, UKCA marking requirements, and works with market surveillance …

Trading Standards

Trading Standards (Local Authority)

Enforces consumer protection legislation including food labelling, weights and measures, product safety, and fair trading. Part of local authority structure. Investigates food …

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