There are a number of approval marks for toys.
These have been designed to give consumers greater confidence about the safety of toys and in some the origin of their manufacture
Not Suitable for 0-3
This symbol may be displayed with a warning triangle and text depending on the space available on the toy. This symbols means the toy IS NOT SUITABLE for 0-3 year olds. It will contain small parts. Up to the age of 3 children put objects in their mouths and they could swallow and choke on parts of these toys. You should also keep these away from younger siblings if there is an older child in the house, to avoid any accidents.
UK CA MArk
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark is a mandatory product certification indicating that an item complies with all applicable health, safety, and environmental protection legislation for the Great Britain market
European CE Mark
The CE mark is a mandatory conformity symbol for many products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). It acts as a manufacturer's declaration that the item meets all essential EU safety, health, and environmental protection legislation. In the UK, the CE mark remains a vital indicator of product compliance. Following repeated extensions, the UK government confirmed that CE-marked goods are accepted indefinitely in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland) for the vast majority of product categories
UK NI Mark
This mark must be used with the CE mark. It indicated the goods have been rested by a UK assessment body rather than an EU one and that the product is destined for sale in Northern Ireland
UK Address
All toys sold into the UK should carry a UK address so a consumer, or UK enforcement, can contact the responsible company should they need to. Members of the TRA will often add their own address is they import a product from outside the UK. Beware of products that do not carry a UK address. They are illegal to sell and it can indicate the product may be non-compliant and unsafe.
BTHA Lion Mark
The Lion Mark is a voluntary British consumer symbol developed in 1988 by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA). It indicates that a toy is safe, of high quality, and manufactured by a BTHA member. The Lion Mark indicates the member’s adherence to the BTHA Code of Practice which includes the ethical and safe manufacture of toys, a ban on counterfeit goods, responsible marketing, a commitment to improving sustainability and a desire to promote the value of play.
Approved Lion Mark Retailer scheme
n 1991 the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) joined up with the BTHA to launch the Approved Lion Mark Retailer Scheme. Members of the TRA also follow a strict Code of Practice which demands they only sell products conforming to EN 71. As such, TRA members can display the above sign in their shops. This does not mean that all products in the shop carry the Lion Mark but that all products meet the Toy Safety Standard.