Toys play a critical role in child development, and toy safety is essential to protect children during everyday play. As a result, toy products are subject to strict regulations worldwide. In Europe, toy safety requirements are defined by the European Standard EN 71, a harmonized standard under Directive 2009/48/EC. EN 71 3:2025 02, “Migration of certain elements,” specifies the migration limits for 17 regulated elements across different categories of toy materials.
EN 71 3 compliance testing relies on precise elemental analysis to quantify trace-level metal migration from materials such as plastics, rubbers, inks, and coated surfaces. This application report demonstrates how ICP MS elemental analysis delivers the sensitivity and robustness required to meet regulatory limits with confidence, even for complex toy matrices.
Using ICP MS technology, the report shows how the SPECTROGREEN MS supports reliable EN 71 3 testing workflows by combining high sensitivity with excellent analytical stability. Laboratories benefit from accurate metal analysis results that support regulatory compliance and product safety decisions.
Key benefits for your testing workflows:
• Reliable quantification of trace-level element migration according to EN 71 3
• Robust ICP MS elemental analysis for a wide range of toy materials
• Confident compliance testing aligned with European toy safety regulations
Download the application report to learn how ICP MS elemental analysis with the SPECTROGREEN MS can strengthen your EN 71 3 compliance testing and ensure safe toy products.