Hong Kong Updates Safety Standards for Toys and Children’s Products

The Hong Kong Government has gazetted the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2026, introducing updates to the safety standards applicable to toys and selected children’s products supplied in Hong Kong. The amendments will take effect on 1 August 2026, allowing a transition period for industry compliance.

Products Affected

The amendment covers:

Toys (general safety and chemical requirements)
Children’s high-chairs
Children’s paints
Playpens for domestic use
Wheeled child conveyances (e.g. prams and strollers)

Summary of update

item	Children’s product	New standard	Current standard
1	Toys	BS EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024 ‘Migration of certain elements’	BS EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
2		BS EN 71-4:2020+A1:2025 ‘Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities’	BS EN 71-4:2020
3		BS EN 71-13:2021+A2:2024 ‘Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games’	BS EN 71-13:2021+A1:2022
4	Children’s highchairs and multi-purpose highchairs for domestic use	BS EN 14988:2017+A2:2024	BS EN 14988:2017+A1:2020
5	Children’s highchairs and multi-purpose highchairs for domestic use	ISO 9221:2024	ISO 9221-1:2015 ISO 9221-2:2015
6	Children’s paints	BS EN 71-3:2019+A2:2024	BS EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
7	Playpens for domestic use	ASTM F406-24	ASTM F406-22
8	Wheeled child conveyances	AS 2088:2022 (incorporating Amendment 1:2024)	AS 2088:2022