— last modified 25 June 2010
The internal market for toys has contributed to the development of the sector and to consumer protection by harmonising the safety characteristics of toys across the EU. The new Toy Safety Directive strengthens provisions on enforcement and new safety requirements, ensuring children continue to benefit from the highest levels of protection.
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Short name: | Toys |
| Base: | Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys |
| Modification: | Directive 93/68/EEC[CE Marking] |
Directives repealed: | [-] |
| Application Guide: | [-] |
| EC contact point: | DG Enterprise & Industry |
Source: European Commission
