Drop test according to EN71-1 §8.5

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Legislation
Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC
Testing standard

EN71-1(2014) + A1(2018) §8.5

This test assesses whether toys are resistant to being dropped repeatedly from a table, by examining the appearance of cracks or tears or the coming loose of any parts after a cycle of 5 drops from a height of 85 cm.

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Visual assessment and further testing

  • In the event parts have come loose, the small parts cylinder test is performed
  • In the event, any sharp points have been formed, the sharp point test is performed
  • In the event, any sharp edges have been formed, the sharp edge test is performed

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