Vietnam wooden toys: EN71 basics & sourcing checklist

Why Vietnam for wooden toys?

Vietnam offers FSC rubberwood, skilled handwork and competitive finishing capacity. With proper QA and testing coordination, buyers can scale responsibly.

Rubberwood toys with water-based paint
Rubberwood + water-based paint helps meet heavy metal limits under EN71-3.

EN71 basics

Materials & paint

Use FSC rubberwood or beech, water-based paint; verify coating specs with supplier and lab pre-test if needed.

Construction & small parts

Match age grading; check small parts cylinder, sharp edges, tensile tests and compression where applicable.

Clear age grading + warnings in artwork save weeks during compliance review.

Costing & sampling

Provide drawings or a 3D file, specify target FOB, colour refs. We break down major cost drivers and propose alternates.

Key specifications

Material Rubber wood (FSC on request)
Paint Water-based, EN71-3
MOQ 500–1,000 sets
Lead time 30–40 days after deposit & approved sample
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FAQ

Can you coordinate EN71/ASTM testing?

Yes, we work with accredited labs; plan components vs final testing based on risk and budget.

Do you offer OEM/ODM?

We support both; share concept and target cost for DFM feedback.