# Toy Safety Regulation

**Reference:** Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 · **Status:** In force · **DPP applies:** 1 August 2030

> In force since 1 January 2026; the DPP becomes mandatory when the regulation applies on 1 August 2030.

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.

**Scope:** Products designed or intended for play by children under 14, including online and imported sales.

## Key dates

- **13 Oct 2025** — Council first-reading approval

- **26 Nov 2025** — Regulation adopted

- **1 Jan 2026** — Entry into force

- **1 Aug 2030** — 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.

## Passport information

- 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

## FAQ

### When do toys need a DPP?

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

## Sources

- [Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 — EUR-Lex](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=OJ%3AL_202502509)

- [Council press release](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/10/13/council-adopts-new-rules-to-make-children-toys-safer/)