New CEN Standard for Finger Paints Released
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / November 27, 2025 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 169.25, reporting on the European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) latest version of its finger paint standard, EN 71-7:2025.
EN 71-7:2025, ‘Finger Paints – Requirements and Test Methods’ was issued in October 2025. This version includes specifications for substances and materials, marking, labeling and containers used exclusively for finger paints. Manufacturers, brands and suppliers must meet EU safety requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid fines or market entry delays.
The update forms part of the EN 71 toy safety standard series and is expected to be harmonized under the EU’s toy safety Directive upon official acceptance by the European Commission and publication in the Official Journal of the EU.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 169.25 includes a summary of the key requirements and implementation timescales contained in EN 71-7:2025, presented in a helpful table.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 169.25 for more details.
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SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure that products comply with relevant standards for childcare articles and children’s equipment. They provide consulting, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure that products comply with strict regulations worldwide, demonstrating the safety and quality of juvenile products being brought to the market. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s toy and juvenile product services.
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full CEN Issues EN 71-7:2025 for Finger Paints SafeGuardS.
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