Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing Course
Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing | The Course
An introductory level toy safety course aimed at production and other publishing staff who are responsible for product safety.
The Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing course is an introductory training designed for publishing and production teams responsible for product safety, particularly within the children’s market. It provides a clear, accessible overview of toy safety legislation with no prior knowledge required, outlining compliance requirements and key obligations across the supply chain. The course also uses practical case studies to explain real-world application of the regulations.
It covers the European Toy Safety Directive in detail, including the impact of Brexit, as well as relevant US and international legislation depending on target markets. Additional focus is placed on chemical safety to help identify hidden hazards and assess risk areas. The course is delivered by Diane Greaves, an industry expert with over 25 years’ experience in children’s product safety, who brings both technical expertise and a practical, engaging approach to a complex subject.
Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing | Course Details
Delivered in person by Diane Greaves at Imago’s UK Offices in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Course Cost:
£445 ex. VAT. Discounts are available for multiple bookings. Please email training@imagogroup.com for more information.
Dates & Times:
Date TBC / 9:30am – 5pm
Delivering The Course
We’re delighted that industry expert Diane Greaves has chosen to deliver the Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing on behalf of Imago at our head office in Thame.
Diane has worked in the safety of children’s consumer products for over thirty-five years, initially managing two laboratories, both of which were accredited to the testing of children’s toys, childcare articles, and nursery products. She also became involved in the standardisation committees in the UK and EU for children’s toys, children’s clothing, and childcare articles; this involvement has continued to this day.
If you want to go further, check out our Advanced Toy Safety for Publishing Course.
What We'll Cover
- How the law is structured
- An overview of current toy safety legislation and the EN71 series of standards
- Looking at the documents required in the technical file
- Other applicable legislation including REACH, Phthalates, Azo Dyes, Total Cadmium, Electrical Safety of Toys EN62115, Battery Regs, EMC, WEEE, RoHS
- Brief introduction to requirements of the new toy safety regulation
- How the law is structured
- An overview of current toy safety legislation including CPSIA and ASTM F963
- Other applicable legislation including LHAMA, D4236, Stuffing Regs, Proposition 65
- When is a book a toy and why it makes a difference
- Making sure your product is age appropriate
- Applying the CE and the UKCA Mark and using the correct warnings for the relevant market
- Physical and mechanical for under 3s and over 3s
- Flammability
- Chemical Testing
- A brief insight into child behaviour understanding the physical, mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards that will affect the safety of your product
Register Your Interest
Please fill out the form below to find out more and book your space on the Understanding Toy Safety for Publishing course. A member of the team will be in touch with you to shortly discuss all details with you.