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Council Directive of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys (88/378/EEC) (repealed)

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      ANNEX I

      PRODUCTS NOT REGARDED AS TOYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DIRECTIVE

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      ANNEX II

      ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOYS

      1. I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

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      2. II. PARTICULAR RISKS

        1. 1. Physical and mechanical properties

        2. 2. Flammability

        3. 3. Chemical properties

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        4. 4. Electrical properties

        5. 5. Hygiene

        6. 6. Radioactivity

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      ANNEX III

      CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED BY THE APPROVED BODIES

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      ANNEX IV

      WARNINGS AND INDICATIONS OF PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING TOYS

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      2. 1. Toys not intended for children under 36 months

      3. 2. Slides, suspended swings and rings, trapezes, ropes and similar toys...

      4. 3. Functional toys

      5. 4. Toys containing inherently dangerous substances or mixtures. Chemical toys

      6. 5. Skates and skateboards for children

      7. 6. Toys intended for use in water

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      ANNEX V

      CE CONFORMITY MARKING

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