EU Updates Harmonized Toy Safety Standards for Presumption of Conformity

BAAR, Switzerland - Jan. 19, 2026 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 188.25 to inform stakeholders about the European Union's update to its list of harmonized standards providing presumption of conformity with Directive 2009/48/EC, commonly referred to as the Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

On December 16, 2025, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2519, which amends Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/740, to update two standards referenced for demonstrating compliance with the TSD.

Under the Decision, the following standards have been updated:
- EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024, Migration of certain elements, replacing EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024, Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games, replacing EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022

The Decision entered into force on December 16, 2025, the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. A transition period applies until June 16, 2027, during which both the previous and updated versions of the standards may continue to be used to demonstrate conformity. After this date, the earlier standards will be withdrawn.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help businesses stay informed of key regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 188.25 summarizes the impact of the updated harmonized standards on toy manufacturers and retailers placing products on the EU market.

SGS toys & juvenile product services
SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children's equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it's only trusted because it's tested. Learn more about SGS's Toy & Juvenile Product (https://www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/toys-and-juv...) Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Updates Standards for Presumption of Conformity with Toy Safety Directive (https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/12/safeguards-18825-eu-u...) SafeGuardS. [

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