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    Harmonised standards: toys

    Ina DimirevaIna Dimireva25 June 2010 focus
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    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
    OJ No L 187/1 of 1988-07-06

    Modification:

    Directive 93/68/EEC[CE Marking]

    Directives repealed:

    [-]
    Application Guide:[-]
    EC contact point:  

    DG Enterprise & Industry
    Mrs Maureen Logghe, Tel.+32 2 2996252
    E-Mail: entr-intl-aspects-new-approach-csr@ec.europa.eu 
    Website on Toys

    Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys – OJ C 227 of 22/09/2009

    Source: European Commission

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