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Can I sell toys in Germany?

Yes — with conditions. These are the verified requirements for placing toys on the Germany market, each traced to an official source.

Requirements IdentifiedLow confidence3 verified requirements · 1 official source
Germany is an EU member state. Products placed on its market follow EU harmonisation legislation — including CE marking obligations where applicable — enforced nationally by market surveillance authorities.

What the rules require

Toy safety essential requirements and warnings

High confidence

Toys must meet the essential safety requirements (physical, mechanical, flammability, chemical, hygiene) and carry required warnings and traceability labelling.

Why it may apply
Matched verified rule: Toy Safety Directive applies to toys sold in the EU.
What triggers it
Applies to products in the toys category; placed on the EU market.
Source
EUR-Lex · verified

General product safety and traceability

High confidence

Consumer products must be safe; economic operators must ensure traceability, keep technical documentation, and report accidents via the Safety Business Gateway where required.

Why it may apply
Matched verified rule: GPSR safety and traceability for consumer products sold in the EU.
What triggers it
Applies to placed on the EU market; where consumer product is true.
Source
EUR-Lex · verified

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Medium confidence

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Why it may apply
Matched verified rule: REACH substance restrictions for consumer products sold in the EU.
What triggers it
Applies to placed on the EU market; where consumer product is true.
Source
EUR-Lex · verified

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