**Quick Answer:** If you import wooden toys into Europe, you need EN71. If you import into the US, you need ASTM F963 and CPSIA. They are not the same, and a supplier who understands both will save you time, testing costs, and customs problems. ESATOYS — the export brand of Wenzhou Times Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. — has supported EU and US buyers for 24 years. Here is what you should know before your next order.

**Why this matters for your business**

If your wooden toys fail safety requirements, they can be rejected at customs, recalled from the market, or removed from retail shelves. That costs far more than choosing the right supplier from the start.

EN71 and ASTM F963 are the two main toy safety standards for your target markets. They cover similar risks — small parts, sharp edges, toxic materials, flammability — but they are not identical. A toy that passes one may not automatically pass the other.

**EN71: The European standard**

EN71 is the European toy safety standard. It has several parts:

- EN71-1: Mechanical and physical properties

- EN71-2: Flammability

- EN71-3: Migration of certain elements (heavy metals)

- EN71-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14: Other specific requirements

For wooden toys, EN71-1 and EN71-3 are especially important. They check sharp edges, small parts, and whether any toxic elements can migrate from paint or wood.

**ASTM F963: The US standard**

ASTM F963 is the US toy safety standard. It covers mechanical hazards, flammability, and certain chemical requirements. In the US, toys must also comply with CPSIA, which limits lead and phthalates and requires tracking labels and certification.

So for the US market, you usually need both ASTM F963 and CPSIA compliance. For Europe, you need EN71 and the CE marking process.

**Key differences at a glance**

- Europe: EN71, CE marking, REACH for chemicals

- US: ASTM F963, CPSIA, tracking label, CPC certificate

- Both: non-toxic materials, no sharp edges, small parts control

- Testing: EU and US test methods can differ, so one report may not cover both

If you sell in both markets, tell your supplier early. Testing both standards at once is usually cheaper than testing twice.

**Questions to ask your wooden toy supplier**

- Can you provide EN71 and ASTM F963 test reports?

- Do you use non-toxic paints and adhesives?

- Can you add tracking labels and CPC documentation for the US?

- Do you support third-party testing before shipment?

- How do you control small parts and sharp edges during production?

A supplier who can answer these clearly is a supplier who understands export compliance.

At ESATOYS, we design and produce wooden toys with these requirements in mind. We use child-safe materials, smooth edges, and controlled assembly. We can arrange third-party testing for EN71, ASTM F963, and CPSIA before shipment. FSC-certified wood is available on request.

**Why buyers work with ESATOYS**

ESATOYS is the export brand of Wenzhou Times Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. We have 24 years of experience serving brands, importers, and retailers in Europe and North America. We are not the largest wooden toy company, but we focus on clear communication, safe production, and custom service.

**Next step:** Send us your wooden toy idea, reference photo, or target market. We will reply with clear feedback on compliance and a production plan — usually within 24 hours on business days.

Contact ESATOYS via www.evatoys.com