European Union: European Parliament passed Regulation on safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC

On 25 November 2025, the European Parliament passed the Regulation on the safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC. The regulation requires 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 market surveillance activities for toys circulating within the European Union. The regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.