TR TS 008/2011 PDF

Full title and description

Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 008/2011 — "On the safety of toys". This regulation establishes mandatory safety, labelling and conformity-assessment rules for toys placed on the market within the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, and provides the legal basis for EAC conformity assessment of toys.

Abstract

TR TS 008/2011 (also cited as TR CU 008/2011) sets uniform requirements covering mechanical and physical safety, chemical (hygienic) requirements, electrical/special toy categories (where applicable), labelling and information, packaging and instructions, and the procedures for conformity assessment (EAC certification/declaration) for toys intended for children. It was adopted in 2011 and came into force for the single customs territory in 2012; the regulation has been amended and its lists of harmonized/test-method standards are periodically updated.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (subject to amendments and periodic updates to lists of standards).
• Publication date: Adopted by Commission Decision No. 798 on 23 September 2011; entered into force 1 July 2012 (with subsequent amendments; see Board/EEC decisions).
• Publisher: Commission of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — legal acts of the Customs Union / EAEU.
• ICS / categories: 97.200.50 (Toys / equipment for entertainment — toys).
• Edition / version: Original 2011 text (TR TS 008/2011 / TR CU 008/2011) with amendments (notably amendments introduced by EEC decisions, including changes adopted in 2017 and updates to the lists of standards published in later years).
• Number of pages: Typical published text (official consolidated/regulatory PDF) ~20 pages (English/Russian distribution files vary by publisher).

Scope

Applies to toys produced in or imported into the EAEU (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia) and placed on the single customs territory. The regulation covers a broad range of toys (dolls, puzzles, model sets, balls, board games, chemical/interactive kits, etc.) but explicitly excludes certain items (examples: sports equipment, playground equipment, professional/coin-operated public toys, Christmas decorations, puzzles with more than 500 parts, certain powered equipment and other items listed in Appendix 1). The regulation also defines special categories and additional marking/warning requirements (for example, loose magnets and magnetic elements).

Key topics and requirements

• Mechanical and physical safety: design and construction to avoid sharp edges, small detachable parts for children under specified ages, stability and durability requirements.
• Chemical and hygienic safety: limits and test methods for hazardous chemicals (heavy metals, phthalates and other restricted substances) and hygiene-related limits in accordance with Annexes and listed standards.
• Flammability and thermal hazards: requirements and test methods for flammability where applicable (textiles, soft toys, etc.).
• Electrical and special-category toys: safety requirements for electrically powered toys or toys with special technical features where covered by the regulation or referenced standards.
• Magnet safety and loose small parts: specific warnings and usage restrictions for toys containing magnets; labelling for age-appropriateness and hazards.
• Labelling, information and warnings: mandatory marking (trade name, country of origin, manufacturer/importer details, age limits or pictogram, EAC mark, care and storage instructions, date of manufacture, warnings for specific hazards).
• Conformity assessment and EAC marking: specified conformity assessment schemes (certification/declaration) performed by accredited bodies; EAC mark required for products that meet TR requirements.
• Reference (lists of) standards and test methods: the regulation relies on an official List of standards and a List of test methods/sampling rules that provide presumption of conformity when applied; these lists are periodically updated by EEC decisions (most recent large update published in late 2024).

Typical use and users

Primary users are toy manufacturers, importers, distributors, conformity-assessment bodies, testing laboratories and customs/regulatory authorities operating in the EAEU. Product designers and compliance teams use the regulation to design to requirements; testing labs use the referenced test methods; certification bodies issue EAC certificates/declarations for market access. Compliance is required prior to customs clearance and placing toys on the EAEU market.

Related standards

The regulation is implemented in conjunction with an official List of standards and test methods that provide a presumption of conformity. Commonly referenced international/regional standards for toy safety include the EN 71 series and ISO 8124 family (as adopted into national/interstate GOST/R standards where applicable); the EAEU list has been revised periodically (notably in 2024/2025 updates to the list of standards for TR CU 008/2011). Users should consult the current official EEC list of standards when performing conformity assessment.

Keywords

TR TS 008/2011; TR CU 008/2011; toys safety; EAEU; Customs Union; EAC mark; conformity assessment; labelling; EN 71; ISO 8124; magnet safety; chemical limits; testing standards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 008/2011 is the Customs Union / EAEU technical regulation "On the safety of toys" that sets mandatory safety, labelling and conformity-assessment requirements for toys marketed in the EAEU single customs territory.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mechanical/physical, chemical (hygienic), flammability and certain electrical/special hazards for toys; it also sets labelling, warnings, and the procedures for conformity assessment and EAC marking. Certain items (e.g., sports equipment, playground equipment, professional coin-operated toys, puzzles over 500 pieces, Christmas decorations and others listed in Appendix 1) are excluded.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, importers, distributors, conformity-assessment bodies, accredited testing laboratories, product-design and compliance teams, and customs/regulatory authorities in EAEU member states use the regulation to ensure toys meet mandatory safety requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The regulation remains in force. It has been amended since adoption (2011) and the EEC periodically updates the accompanying lists of standards and test methods (for example, a revised list was published in late 2024 with application timelines into 2025). Users must check the latest EEC Board decisions and consolidated texts for the most recent amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — TR TS 008/2011 is one of several Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations issued in 2011 that set mandatory safety requirements for product groups (examples: TR CU 005/2011 on packaging, TR CU 007/2011 on products for children and teenagers, TR CU 009/2011 on cosmetics/perfume, etc.). It is part of the EAEU framework of technical regulations that use linked lists of standards and conformity-assessment procedures.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Toys safety, TR TS 008/2011, TR CU 008/2011, EAC, conformity assessment, labelling, EN 71, ISO 8124, magnet safety, chemical limits, testing methods.