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EU Declaration of Conformity for toys

An EU Declaration of Conformity for toys is the manufacturer’s signed statement that the toy meets applicable Union harmonisation legislation (notably the Toy Safety Directive) with reference to EN 71 and related standards. It sits in the technical file with test evidence and supports CE marking. It is not a Children’s Product Certificate and cannot be replaced by one.
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Core contents

  • Product identification (name, model, description)
  • Manufacturer name and address; authorised representative if required
  • Statement of sole responsibility
  • References to relevant Union legislation and harmonised standards applied
  • Notified body details when a module requires it
  • Name, function, place, and date of the signatory

CPC vs DoC (do not mix them)

A CPC cites CPSC rules and a CPSC-accepted lab for the United States. A DoC cites EU legislation and EN standards for the Union. Sellers active in both markets issue both documents from the appropriate test evidence.

Questions people ask

Who signs the Declaration?

A person authorised to sign for the manufacturer (or the responsible economic operator as applicable). Keep the signed copy with the technical file.

Can ShadowOps generate the DoC?

Yes — the EU Declaration tool drafts a professional PDF from your product, standards, and signatory fields. Conformity responsibility remains with the manufacturer.

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