CE mark on toys

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Im making fabric dolls and have seen that they need to be marked with the CE mark.
Originally i wasnt intending them to be toys.
Has any one else gone down this road?

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There are a number of sellers on here who can give you really good advice on how to test your items, I’m sure one will pop by in a monent!!

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Great thanks.

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When I went through this a few years back a number of people were using this company’s advice (https://www.conformance.co.uk) and also a Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/cemarkinghandmadetoyscollective/ which had a few members that were very helpful.

If they are soft dolls that look like toys, whether intended to be toys or not they will appeal to kids so need to be CE marked. If you want to avoid CE marking you will need to look into making dolls that are collectors items - and what sort of criteria you need to fulfil. There is more here: https://www.cemarking-handmadetoys.co.uk/novelties-decorations-and-collectables/

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Thanks for your reply. I have come across conformance today and joined the group of toymakers so I will go through the process. I also found some good advice by toy makers on Pinterest.
Its good to see other makers have gone down that route! Thanks again Jane

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You can download all of the necessary regulations online and there’s a pack for testing your items. You need to keep a folder for all of your testing information and any product information etc.

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Thank you Ive found a pack for 28£ which I think im going to use.
I appreciate you taking time to reply. Jane

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Thats the one I use Jane @JIP and its really easy :slight_smile: one tip is to buy all your compliant fabrics yarns threads etc and get the certificates together before making to test as you will probably find that a lot of the supplies you currently use do not have certificates. I had to buy tons of new yarns when I started and I don’t like yarn shopping at all :rofl: You will need to make 2 test subjects for each design one to complete the tests correctly :slight_smile: the group on FB is fantastic and my go to place for info and advice :slight_smile: good luck and its wonderful to see another CE aware seller as there are so many that do not bother or ignore the regs but its a safety issue to me plus I could never afford the fines if trading standards came knocking :wink: xx

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This is the FB group that I have found most helpful Jane @JIP and they have a tested a lot of supplies and you can buy the certificates for a small fee :slight_smile: they also have all of the free certs links too :slight_smile: again good luck :slight_smile: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cemarkingsupportnetworksofttoys/

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Thank you that is so helpful I will check them out it may save a lot of time. Thanks for replying its very kind of you Jane K

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Hi Jane @JIP I just wanted to say that your crochet work is absolutely amazing!! :heart_eyes:

Natalie x

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Dear Natalie I do like to crochet but only blankets which are very straightforward and the odd cushion. None of which are on Folksy maybe ive posted some on Itsastichary Instagram but usually i do embroidery or make notebooks. Someone else must be the amazing crocheter! Jane x

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Oh gosh, I’m so sorry, I meant to tag @OhhhWhatAYarn :flushed:

Though your embroidery is amazing too!

xx

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aww thanks so much Natalie @MoreTeaVicarKnitwear :slight_smile: I am off for a browse of your page while I have my elevenses cuppa and choccie biscuit :wink: xxx

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