Briefly
CE or UKCA Marking is most probably required if you export to the 27 European Union (EU) and 3 European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states 20 groups of products.
Description
A "toy" shall mean any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children of less than 14 years of age.
Why Toys?
- 1. CE or UKCA Marking on a product is a manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislations, in practice by many of the so-called Product Directives.
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2. CE or UKCA Marking on a product indicates to governmental officials that the product may be legally placed on the market in their country.
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3. CE or UKCA Marking on a product ensures the free movement of the product within the EFTA & European Union (EU) single market (total 30 countries).
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4. CE or UKCA Marking on a product permits the withdrawal of the non-conforming products by customs and enforcement/ vigilance authorities.
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