Lion Mark (toys)

In today's world, Lion Mark (toys) has become a topic of interest that generates debate and discussion in different areas. With the passage of time, Lion Mark (toys) has acquired relevance in society and its impact has been noted in different aspects of daily life. From its origin to the present, Lion Mark (toys) has undergone significant transformations that have marked its evolution and development. In this article, we will explore various aspects related to Lion Mark (toys), analyzing its influence in various contexts and examining its importance in the contemporary world.

The Lion Mark is a British consumer symbol developed in 1988 by British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and used to identify toys denoted as safe and of high quality.[1]

It represents a red and white lion face in a triangle with a yellow background and green borders.[1]

This conformity mark is voluntary and only members of the British Toy & Hobby Association can use it.[2]

It certifies conformity to EN 71 standards[3] and EN 62115 in the case of electrical toys.[4]

The Lion Mark is also used to indicate shops as "Approved Lion Mark Retailers", in accordance with a joint initiative of the British Toy & Hobby Association with the Toy Retailers Association (TRA).[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "The Lion Mark". 19 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995 & BS EN 71 Safety of toys" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  3. ^ BSI Group - Playing safe - A consumer’s guide to the British Standard for toy safety (BS EN 71 series)
  4. ^ toyshopuk.co.uk - The Lion Mark
  5. ^ toyshopuk.co.uk - Approved Lion Mark Retailer


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