European Union: Council of the European Union adopted Regulation on safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC

On 13 October 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted the Regulation on the safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC. The Regulation would require all toys to have a Digital Product Passport (DPP) to prevent unsafe toys from entering the EU market. The passport will be in the format of a data carrier, such as a QR code, and will contain information about the toy's product and compliance details. Importers will need to submit these digital passports at EU borders, and a new IT system will screen them to identify shipments requiring detailed customs controls. These DPPs are intended to carry essential safety information, thereby facilitating more efficient customs control processes and robust market surveillance activities for toys circulating within the European Union. The regulation is now set to proceed to the European Parliament for its approval before it can officially enter into force. Subsequent to its entry into force, the new provisions will become fully applicable throughout the European Union following a transitional period of 4.5 years.