# Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (Text with EEA relevance), Division 2

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A toy intended for use by children under 36 months must be designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be cleaned. A textile toy shall, to this end, be washable, except if it contains a mechanism that may be damaged if soak washed. The toy shall fulfil the safety requirements also after having been cleaned in accordance with this point and the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/48/annex/II/division/V/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-48/annex-II/division-V/division-2
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