Overview
- The directive is being converted into a directly applicable regulation that tightens safety standards across all EU member states.
- Every toy sold in the EU must carry a digital product passport, typically via a QR code, replacing the old conformity declaration and remaining accessible for 10 years to consumers, market surveillance and customs.
- The law expands chemical bans to include PFAS and endocrine disruptors alongside carcinogens and certain biocides, with narrow exemptions for inaccessible electronic components and outdoor-only toys.
- Online marketplaces and fulfilment providers face clearer obligations to block unsafe listings and present CE information and links to the product passport before purchase, with rules applying equally to imports.
- The regulation covers toys intended for children under 14, enters into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal, and is expected to take full effect around 2030; toys were about 15% of 2024 EU danger alerts.