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EU · Regulation (EU) 2025/2509

Toy Safety Regulation

Replaces the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. The paper declaration of conformity is replaced by a model-level Digital Product Passport that customs and market surveillance authorities can check.

In short

  • ●In force since 1 January 2026; the DPP becomes mandatory when the regulation applies on 1 August 2030.
Status
In force
DPP applies
1 August 2030
Scope
Products designed or intended for play by children under 14, including online and imported sales.

Key dates

  1. Council first-reading approval

  2. Regulation adopted

  3. Entry into force

  4. Application — toy DPP mandatory

A compliance passport

The toy DPP is primarily a compliance instrument. It does not require publishing the full safety assessment or every chemical test result.

Information the passport contains

  • Toy identification and description
  • Manufacturer and authorised representative
  • Statement of conformity and applicable EU legislation
  • Standards or specifications applied
  • Notified body and certificate details (where applicable)
  • Warnings and safety information

Questions

When do toys need a DPP?

From 1 August 2030, when Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 applies.

Sources

  1. Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 — EUR-Lex
  2. Council press release

Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Guidance only — not legal advice.

Dates marked "expected" depend on acts not yet adopted. Reviewed 2 November 2026.

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