Regulations & Law

Get familiar with UK toy safety regulations and your consumer rights when buying toys. We cover safety standards, CE marks, import rules and what protection you have with second hand purchases.

Second Hand Toys: What Are My Rights?

Know your consumer rights when buying second hand toys, and watch out for safety risks that don't apply to private sales.

The Laws on Imported Toys

All toys sold in the UK must meet safety standards and carry CE marking, whether they're imported or made locally.

The Toy Safety Directive 2011

The 2011 EU Toy Safety Directive expanded what counts as a toy and tightened chemical restrictions to protect children under 14.

Toy Safety Standards in the UK

UK toy safety regulations require CE marking and compliance with EN71 standards to protect children from unsafe products.

Toy Safety: What Does the Law Say?

UK toy safety laws require manufacturers to meet strict standards, with Trading Standards teams able to test and prosecute sellers of unsafe toys.

Toys: What Are My Consumer Rights?

Know your rights when buying toys in the UK, from safety standards to quality guarantees and what to do if something goes wrong.

What Toy Safety Marks Mean

Those safety marks on toys actually mean something—here's what each one tells you about keeping your child safe.