Quality & compliance
Tested before it ships, documented before it lands
A wooden toy is easy to make badly. Paint that fails migration limits, an axle that pulls out at 60 N, a carton with the wrong age warning — each one stops a shipment. This page is what we do about that.
The standards we build and test to
| Market | Standard / requirement | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| EU | EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3 + CE marking | Mechanical and physical properties, flammability, migration of certain elements |
| UK | EN71 (as adopted) + UKCA marking | Same test basis, separate marking and importer details |
| US | ASTM F963-17 + CPSIA | Mechanical hazards, heavy elements, lead and phthalate limits, tracking label |
| US documentation | CPC (Children's Product Certificate) | Issued against the test report by the importer or manufacturer |
| Wood sourcing | FSC chain of custody | Available on request for buyers who need the claim on pack |
| Customs | HS 9503.00 | Toy classification used on our commercial invoice and packing list |
Testing is carried out by third-party laboratories on the finished product and its surface coatings. We keep the report for each SKU and send the one that matches the item you are quoting.
Where wooden toys usually fail
Paint and ink migration
Red and yellow pigments are the usual culprits. We use water-based paints with a batch record, and re-test when a colour or supplier changes.
Small parts and pull strength
Axles, wheels, beads, magnets and knobs are torque- and tension-tested. Anything that can detach from an under-3 item fails.
Sharp edges and points
Three sanding passes plus a visual and tactile check on every batch; cut edges are radiused, not just deburred.
Strings, cords and straps
Length and loop limits apply to pull-alongs and bead mazes; we test to the stricter of the EU and US rule so one SKU can ship to both.
The QC sequence on every order
Incoming timber
Species, thickness and moisture checked against the spec sheet before cutting.
In-process
First-article approval, then spot checks at sanding, assembly and painting. Paint batch logged.
Pre-packing
Function check, small-parts check, finish inspection, barcode and artwork match.
Pre-shipment
AQL inspection on the packed cartons, photo record, carton drop test on request.
You get the inspection photos and the packing list before the container is sealed. If something is off, we fix it here — not after it lands.
Documents that ship with the order
- Commercial invoice and packing list (HS 9503.00)
- Test report for the exact SKU and coating
- CE declaration of conformity or CPC draft, depending on market
- Carton marks, barcode artwork and a loading plan with CBM
- Inspection report and photos on request
Need a report before you commit? Tell us the SKU and the destination market. We send the matching test report, or quote the test if the SKU has not been tested for that market yet.
FAQ
Tested before it ships, documented before it lands
Can you send the test report before we order?
Yes — send the SKU number and the market and we will email the report that matches. If the SKU has only been tested for the EU and you need the US, we quote the additional test.
Who issues the CPC?
The CPC is issued by the importer or the manufacturer against a test report from a CPSC-accepted laboratory. We prepare the data and the draft; the signature sits with whoever is named as the manufacturer or importer on the certificate.
Do you test every batch?
Every new SKU and every change of paint, supplier or construction is tested. Repeat orders of an unchanged SKU rely on the existing report plus in-process and pre-shipment QC.
Is the paint really water-based?
Yes. We do not run solvent-based paint on this line. That is also why the finish looks slightly more matte than a lacquered toy — and why it passes migration limits more consistently.
Next step
Need the paperwork for a specific SKU?
Send the item number and the market. You get the report, the marking requirements and the labelling text we will print.
