 
 
Toys should make children happy. They should never place a child at risk. At METS LABORATORIES UK, we work every day to support safer toys in the market. Our team follows EN 71, the main European toy safety standard. These rules help makers check both mechanical and chemical risks. This gives parents more trust and brands more control. We also support toy testing in UK so that companies can meet the legal and safety needs for selling toys in the UK and beyond.
What EN 71 Means in Simple Words
EN 71 is a group of safety rules created to protect children. These rules apply to all toys sold in the UK and Europe. They look at how a toy is made, what it is made from, and how it behaves during normal play. The goal is simple. If a child drops, chews, pulls, or bends a toy, it should still be safe. Our experts test toys in real-world conditions. We help brands understand risks before a toy reaches the shelf.
Mechanical Safety: Built for Real Play
Mechanical safety checks the physical structure of a toy. If a toy has small parts that come off too easily, that may become a choking risk. If sharp edges form after light damage, the toy may hurt a child. We also test moving parts. Hinges, springs, and wheels must not trap fingers or hair. Even simple toys must pass strength tests. Play can be rough, and toys must be ready for it. We explain results clearly so makers can improve design.
Age Groups Matter
A baby’s toy is tested differently from a teenager’s game. Younger children may chew, throw, or sleep with toys. Older children may twist or dismantle parts. EN 71 reflects this difference. That is why proper testing helps companies label toys with the right age group. We make this process easy to follow. When makers understand the rules, safer toys reach the market.
Understanding Chemical Safety
Chemical safety checks what we cannot see. Paints, plastics, coatings, and inks must be free from harmful substances. We test for restricted elements and chemicals that might affect health. Young children often place toys in their mouths. That is why strict limits exist. Our role is to test, guide, and explain. This supports smoother market approval, including the en71 test, which helps brands prove compliance in the UK and European market.
Why Companies Choose METS LABORATORIES UK
We combine technical accuracy with clear language. Our clients do not need to be experts in testing standards. We explain every step. We provide support from early design to final approval. This helps brands avoid costly delays. It also builds long-term trust. Many companies return because they value our simple and honest approach. For us, safety is not just regulation. Everyone has an obligation and commitment to protect children from harmful situations.
The Importance of Independent Testing
The idea behind independent testing is that it can be trusted to be unbiased and impartial. Independent testing of a toy can provide confidence to parents and regulators about both the independent test results and toy safety, while also showing consumers that the company cares about safety. METS LABORATORIES UK has an extensive quality-management system and strict testing protocols to ensure that we continually keep all clients fully informed at all times as to the progress of their product tests. We provide our customers with dependable product-testing services. When our customers are assured that our testing services are dependable, they are more likely to feel confident about their purchases, feel safe using them and have more brand loyalty to their company, all of which increases their overall likelihood of doing business with us again.
Supporting Responsible Toy Makers
Creating safe toys requires teamwork. Retailers, suppliers, engineers, and designers are all involved. We help each part of the chain understand risk. We also help companies prepare documents and reports needed for market approval. When safety becomes part of design from the beginning, the final product is stronger and safer. This protects both the business and the child.
Our Commitment to Safer Play
Children learn through play. They explore, imagine, and discover. The growth process for toy testing lab is supported by the availability of safe toys that help a child develop. METS LABORATORIES (UK) provide the testing and certification of toy safety to the manufacturer, distributor and retailer alike. Our goal is to provide you with a straightforward way to develop your toy products with certainty through accurate testing, consistent and reliable standards, and guidance For Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers.
METS LABORATORIES UK believes that all toys going into children’s hands must be safe, reliable, and free from toxic substances. So we keep improving as a reliable partner to our clients and as an expert source of information about toy safety and how to build toys that will meet family expectations.
