Pet Toy Test Service (EU Market)
Based on relevant standards such as EN 71, our testing services will cover safety aspects such as mechanical and physical properties, flammability, chemical composition, and specific hazards, helping brands and manufacturers ensure the safety of your pet toys.
Why is it important to test pet toys?
Pet owners often treat their pets as family and seek assurance regarding the safety and quality of pet products. Although formal regulations on pet toy safety are limited, consumers increasingly demand standards and accountability from retailers and manufacturers. The main risks include chewing, choking, and toxicity, prompting buyers to seek durable and safe toys.
How is pet toy safety regulated?
Suppliers operating in the European Union (EU) should ensure their products comply with local market requirements as no Community-wide directive exists. In the main, EU requirements for pet products pertain to labeling requirements and the legal responsibility of manufacturers for allegedly defective products.
What SGS can help?
We offer a comprehensive range of testing and certification services to help brands and manufacturers ensure your products are safe and conform to relevant standards. To ensure protection, it is essential that products are safe, high-quality, and meet relevant standards. Testing may cover chemicals, physical safety, flammability, strength, durability, and stability.
| Service Type | Test Item | Description |
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Type of Pet Toy
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EN 71 Parts 1, 2 & 3 |
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| Additional Chemical Testing |
REACH and Restricted substance regulation |
Testing on Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, SCCP, Organotin, REACH PAH, Azo Dye & DMFu |
Sample Size:
It will be advised in the order confirmation email.
Turnaround Time (Working Days):
- 9 - 12 Days (With electrical function)
- 7 - 10 Days (Without electrical function)
Green Marks Certification and Verification Scheme:
A variety of voluntary ecolabeling schemes have emerged to help businesses meet consumer demand for sustainable products. However, environmental claims must be scientifically backed and trustworthy.
Our independent assessment scheme, based on recognized standards like ISO 17065 and ISO 14021, ensures your product meets all criteria, allowing for differentiation in competitive markets. Each protocol clearly defines the product scope and certification criteria, clarifying the environmental claim for consumers. By focusing on one attribute per mark, you can effectively communicate your product’s positive environmental aspects.
| Attribute | Significance | Sample |
| Biobased Content | Can support the move away from petroleum-based materials. Some companies target the use of biobased materials. |  |
| Recycled Content | State and country requirements for a minimum percentage recycled content in packaging and products are growing. Retailers and brands are seeking to increase the recycled content of products to meet carbon neutral commitments. |  |
SGS Performance Product Certification Mark:
Designed by our experts, this mark is product-specific and employs a combination of document examination and reviews, performance testing, and claims verification. It helps us to:
- Validate selling points
- Verify and support disclaimers
- Help customers to choose the right model for their needs
Products verified/certified under this scheme will qualify to display the SGS Performance Mark. It can be used on the product and in promotional materials and advertising to show end-users that performance has been verified and certified by experts.
