Toys have their own rules
Toys are covered by the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC (being replaced by a new Toy Safety Regulation with transition periods). Its specific rules — the CE mark, the EC declaration of conformity, the standard EN 71 and the warnings in its Annex V — come first; GPSR fills the gaps that the toy rules don't cover. Check which rules apply to your toy before printing.
Typical toy warnings
- Not suitable for children under 3 years — must be followed by a brief indication of the specific hazard, e.g. “Small parts. Choking hazard.” The 0–3 symbol may be used instead of the words.
- To be used under the direct supervision of adults — e.g. for some functional or chemical toys.
- Plastic packaging, batteries and “read the instructions” where they apply.
Warnings must be clearly visible to the buyer before purchase, including in online offers.
Making the label
This page opens the generator with the toy warnings and the CE and 0–3 symbols switched on. Add the manufacturer, the EU responsible person, the model and batch number, pick your languages and download the PDF. The CE mark is drawn at least 5 mm high.
Step-by-step guide
- Toy warning labels by age group — Which warnings an EU toy label needs for each age group, with the official wording of Directive 2009/48/EC Annex V — under 36 months, funct…
- Toy label example: building bricks set — A worked EU toy label example (building bricks set for 3+): the 'not suitable for children under 36 months — small parts' warning in five l…
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the CE mark on my toy label?
Only if the toy meets the toy safety rules and you (or the manufacturer) have done the conformity assessment and drawn up the EC declaration of conformity. The CE mark is a claim of conformity, not decoration.
Is the 0–3 symbol enough without words?
The Toy Safety Directive allows the pictogram instead of the words for the under-3 warning, but the specific hazard still has to be indicated, on the toy or in the instructions. Many sellers print both.
Which languages for a toy sold on Amazon.de?
German for Germany; add the other languages of every marketplace you ship to.
Legal references: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) — the text on EUR-Lex is authoritative. Page last reviewed 2026-11-06. General information, not legal advice.