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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, Section 5.
5.—(1) The essential safety requirements in respect of a toy are—
(a)the general safety requirement set out in paragraphs (2) to (5); and
(b)the particular safety requirements set out in [F1Schedule 2], so far as relevant.
(2) Toys, including the chemicals they contain, must not jeopardise the safety or health of users or third parties when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
(3) The ability of the users and, where appropriate, their supervisors must be taken into account, in particular, in the case of toys which are intended for use by children under 36 months or by other specified age groups.
(4) Information as to the matters mentioned in paragraph (5), aimed at users of the toy or their supervisors, must be preceded by the word “Warning” or “Warnings” and must be marked in English in a clearly visible, easily legible, understandable and accurate manner on—
(a)the toy, a label affixed to the toy, or the toy's packaging; and
(b)any instructions for use which accompany the toy.
(5) The matters are—
(a)the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the toy; and
(b)the ways of avoiding such hazards and risks.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 5(1)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 15 para. 7 (with Sch. 15 para. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5.—(1) The essential safety requirements in respect of a toy are—
(a)the general safety requirement set out in paragraphs (2) to (5); and
(b)the particular safety requirements set out in Annex II to the Directive (as amended from time to time), so far as relevant.
(2) Toys, including the chemicals they contain, must not jeopardise the safety or health of users or third parties when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of children.
(3) The ability of the users and, where appropriate, their supervisors must be taken into account, in particular, in the case of toys which are intended for use by children under 36 months or by other specified age groups.
(4) Information as to the matters mentioned in paragraph (5), aimed at users of the toy or their supervisors, must be preceded by the word “Warning” or “Warnings” and must be marked in English in a clearly visible, easily legible, understandable and accurate manner on—
(a)the toy, a label affixed to the toy, or the toy's packaging; and
(b)any instructions for use which accompany the toy.
(5) The matters are—
(a)the inherent hazards and risks of harm involved in using the toy; and
(b)the ways of avoiding such hazards and risks.
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