Electric Toy Standards: EN IEC 62115 and Power Supplies

An electric toy and its power supply can raise different assessment questions. Start with the actual product configuration: its electrical functions, batteries or external supply, intended age group and accessible parts.

What does the collection list?

The Genorma electric-toy standards collection lists EN IEC 62115:2020 with A11:2020, and publications from the EN 61558 series covering separating transformers and transformers for toys. The documents listed are national adoptions; check the specific edition and language when ordering.

This is not a complete electromagnetic-compatibility or battery-chemistry library. Do not assume that a standard is included because it is relevant to an electrically powered product. Check applicable general parts, referenced documents and later amendments separately.

Build the assessment around the toy

  • Power arrangement: identify whether the toy uses replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries or an external supply, and what is supplied with it.
  • Child interaction: document the intended users, accessible parts and foreseeable use.
  • Additional functions: identify radio connectivity and any other feature that requires a separate assessment.
  • Other hazards: include mechanical, chemical and flammability considerations where applicable.

Electrical testing alone does not establish overall toy conformity. The exact legal route depends on the product and market. For the EU, consult the Commission's toy conformity-assessment guidance and check the applicable harmonised references.

Before commissioning tests

Agree the scope with the laboratory, identify the product version and accessories, and record the standards and editions used. A clear scope helps prevent a report for one configuration being treated as evidence for a materially different toy. Our toy flammability guide explains one of the separate hazard areas.

Reviewed 26 September 2026.

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