The Kitemark:

When you see a product with a Kitemark on it means the British Standards Institution has independently tested and confirmed the product complies with the relevant standards. The manufacturer pays for this service and their product is tested and assessed at regular intervals.

 

The CE mark:

Where products are being marketed and sold across the EC common legal, technical and safety standards are required. The letters CE shown on a product means that manufactures meet for example essential safety requirements set down in directives issued by the European Commission.

Manufacturers who claim that their products conform to the specifications may use the mark. Where goods are found not to meet the requirements the goods can be seized and the manufacturer, importer or supplier prosecuted.

 

The e mark:

The e mark on a product package indicates that a system known as ‘The Average System of Weights and Measures’ is being used. Packages made up to a fixed, pre-determined weight or volume of contents must be marked with that weight or volume. Specific rules exist to ensure that the contents of the package contain on average the normal quantity stated. The mark must be at least 3mm high and be placed in the same field of vision as the normal quantity.

 

The Lion mark:

The Lion Mark was developed in 1988 by the British Toy & Hobby Association as a symbol of toy safety and quality for the consumer. The Lion Mark may only be used by BTHA members.

BTHA Members include many major international and European companies.

 

 

Age warning symbol:

English: Age warning symbol specified in the European standard EN 71 "Safety of toys" Part 6 : 1994 "Graphical symbols for age warning labelling"