← Blog · 2026-08-28
compliance · EU · EN71 · REACH · RoHS
Compliance is now a baseline for selling globes into the EU. This note explains the material basics and the documentation importers should hold.
Spheres are commonly acrylic or PVC on metal or wooden stands. Illuminated versions use low-voltage LED lighting with a supplied adaptor—keep them away from water and unsupervised very young children.
EN71 covers toy safety where applicable; REACH governs chemical content; RoHS restricts hazardous substances in the electrical/LED components. Model-specific test reports are stronger than generic certificates.
Under the EU General Product Safety Regulation, each globe should carry a model code and batch identifier, with manufacturer and responsible-person details available on request. See our EU Compliance page for the standing information.
Ask for the compliance pack (EN71 / REACH / RoHS) for your target models.
Spheres are typically acrylic or PVC over a substrate, mounted on metal or wooden stands and bases. Illuminated models use low-voltage LED with a supplied adaptor.
EN71 (safety of toys, relevant where a globe is sold as a child’s item), REACH (chemical substances), and RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances in electrical/LED parts) are the commonly requested documents for EU-bound shipments.
The EU General Product Safety Regulation requires traceable manufacturer and responsible-person information. Request model-specific test reports and keep them with each order’s documentation.