# The Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995, Paragraph 5: Skates and Skateboards for children

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

If these products are offered for sale as toys they shall bear the marking—
“Warning: protective equipment should be worn”.
Moreover, the instructions for use shall contain a reminder that the toy must be used with caution, since it requires great skill, so as to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user and third parties. Some indication shall also be given as to recommended protective equipment (helmets, gloves, knee-pads, elbow pads, etc.).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/204/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/toys-safety-regulations-1995/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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