A playpen consists of a number of panels made of, for example, metal, wood, or plastic. By connecting the panels together, you “wall off” a space on the floor. Small children can then play safely in it. you’re responsible for the safety of this item and must adhere to the European General Item Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (you can read more information on the NVWA website).

This directive protects consumers against unsafe or dangerous items by sharing general safety requirements and principles. There are no legal requirements for playpens, but we recommend that you adhere to the guidelines. To demonstrate that you’re following the guidelines, you can follow the below legislation, for example (depending on the design of the box):

• Children’s boxes for domestic use (NEN-EN 12227)
• Items for infants and toddlers – safety gates (NEN-EN 1930)
• Safety of toys (NEN-EN 71 part 1, 2 and 3)