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Safety is the top priority in the toy industry. Every product intended for children must meet strict standards to prevent risks associated with harmful substances, small parts that can be swallowed, or structural defects.
Laboratory analyses and tests verify the compliance of children's toys with European and international regulations.
Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform in-depth tests on toy safety and quality, including instruments for tensile, compression and impact testing, climatic chambers and specialized chemical analysis tools. Our team of experts, with multidisciplinary skills, interprets industry regulations and supports companies at every stage of the children's toy certification process.
Pontlab tests toys and children's products to verify mechanical, chemical and documens compliance, contributing to the certification with current regulations.
We carry out resistance tests to assess the strength of toys and prevent the risk of breakage or the release of small parts that could be swallowed by children.
We check for harmful substances such as phthalates, heavy metals and formaldehyde, ensuring that the materials used are safe and compliant with regulations.
We test toys for their reaction to fire to ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of fires, thereby increasing safety in everyday use.
All tests can be structured in a completely customised manner, based on the customer's requirements. We offer tailor-made tests for materials, conditions of use and required regulations, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
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Pontlab performs specific tests on plastic, fabric, and wooden toys, ensuring safety and quality. We offer services to verify the compliance of children's toys with international standards.
Plastic toys must be durable, free from toxic substances and safe for contact with children. Pontlab checks the durability of the material, the presence of hazardous substances and impact resistance. We also test the strength of joints and the safety of small parts to prevent choking hazards. Finally, we assess compliance with children's toy certification according to current regulations. Reference standards: EN 71-1, EN 71-3.
Fabric toys, such as soft toys and dolls, must be free from toxic substances and safe for contact with children's skin. Pontlab performs tests to detect the presence of harmful dyes, analyses tear resistance and verifies the fire reaction of the materials used. In addition, we assess the stability of the seams and resistance to washing to ensure the durability of the product. Reference standards: EN 71-2, ISO 14184-1.
Wooden toys must be made from natural materials and free from harmful chemical treatments. Pontlab carries out tests to assess impact resistance, the safety of the paints used and structural stability. We also check that the parts are securely fastened and that there are no sharp edges or elements that could easily come loose. Reference standards: EN 71-3, ISO 8124.
The main reference standards in the toy sector include
EN 71-1
EN 71-2
EN 71-3
ISO 8124
ISO 14184-1
In the toy industry, we perform advanced testing and in-depth analysis on materials and components of various kinds. Using cutting-edge methodologies, we evaluate the performance, reliability and compliance of the materials used, ensuring high standards of safety and quality.
All tests can be performed in a completely customized manner, adapting to the customer's needs. Pontlab also offers tailored consulting services to define the most suitable tests, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
