Impact test according to EN71-1 §8.7
Testing lab
Physical lab
Legislation
Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC
Testing standard
EN71-1(2014) + A1(2018) §8.7
This test simulates the mechanical damage caused by an impact action that a child may exert on his/her toy.
Principle
The toy, or the relevant toy component, is placed in its most onerous position on a plane horizontal steel surface. A metallic weight is dropped onto the toy.
It is then determined whether the casing of toys intended for children too young to sit up unaided has separated into parts or cracked.
Also the occurrence of small parts, hazardous sharp edges, and hazardous sharp points is determined, according to the appropriate testing methods:
- small parts cylinder
- sharpness of edges
- sharpness of points
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