European Union: Regulation on safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC enters into force with a grace period

On 1 January 2026, the Regulation on the safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC enters into force with a grace period. 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 robust market surveillance activities for toys circulating within the European Union. All the regulations’ obligations will come into effect on 1 August 2030.