Annex III — WARNINGS AND INDICATIONS OF PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF TOYS

1. General rules – presentation All warnings shall be preceded by the word Warning or, in the form of following generic pictogram, which shall be displayed in a prominent way, without the obligation to repeat it before each warning: The pictogram size shall be at least 10 mm in the form of a black triangle with a yellow background and with a black exclamation mark. Warnings shall be printed in characters using a font size where the x-height is equal to or greater than 1,2 mm and with sufficient contrast between the print and the background to ensure their visibility and legibility, without prejudice to the minimum height of pictograms, which shall be not less than 10 mm. For packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 80 cm2, the x-height of the font size shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mm. 2. Toys not intended for use by children under 36 months Toys which might be dangerous for children under 36 months shall bear a warning Not suitable for children under 36 months or Not suitable for children under three years or a warning in the form of the following pictogram: The pictogram shall be at least 10 mm diameter in size and shall contain a red circle with a white background and with the text and face in black. These warnings shall be accompanied by a brief indication, which may appear in the instructions for use, of the specific hazard calling for this precaution. This point shall not apply to toys which, on account of their function, dimensions, characteristics or properties, or on other cogent grounds, are manifestly unsuitable for children under 36 months. 3. Activity toys Activity toys shall bear the following warning: Only for domestic use Activity toys attached to a crossbeam as well as other activity toys, where appropriate, shall be accompanied by instructions drawing attention to the need to carry out checks and maintenance of the main parts (suspensions, fixings, anchorages, etc.) at certain intervals, and pointing out that the toy may cause a fall or overturn if such checks are not carried out. Instructions shall also be given as to the correct assembly of the toy, indicating those parts which can present a danger if incorrectly assembled. Specific information regarding a suitable surface on which to place the toy shall be given. 4. Functional toys Functional toys shall bear the following warning: To be used under the direct supervision of an adult In addition, functional toys shall be accompanied by directions giving working instructions as well as the precautions to be taken by the user, with the warning that failure to follow such working instructions or take such precautions will expose the user to the hazards normally associated with the appliance or product of which the toy is a scale model or imitation. Those hazards shall be specified in the warning. It shall also be indicated that the toy is to be kept out of the reach of children under a certain age, which shall be specified by the manufacturer. 5. Chemical toys Without prejudice to the application of the provisions laid down in applicable Union law on the classification, packaging and labelling of certain substances or mixtures, the instructions for use of toys containing inherently hazardous substances or mixtures shall bear a warning of the hazardous nature of those substances or mixtures and an indication of the precautions to be taken by the user in order to avoid hazards associated with them. These precautions shall be specified concisely and shall relate to the type of toy. The first aid to be given in the event of serious accidents resulting from the use of the relevant type of toy shall also be mentioned. It shall also be stated that the toy is to be kept out of reach of children under a certain age, which shall be specified by the manufacturer. In addition to the instructions referred to in the first subparagraph, chemical toys shall bear the following warning on their packaging: Not suitable for children under … years. For use under adult supervision 6. Skates, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, scooters and toy bicycles Where skates, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, scooters and toy bicycles are offered for sale as toys, they shall bear the following warning: Protective equipment should be worn. Not to be used in traffic The instructions for use shall contain a reminder that the toy is to be used with caution, since it requires great skill, so as to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user or other persons. Indications shall also be given as to recommended protective equipment (helmets, gloves, knee-pads, elbow-pads, etc.). 7. Aquatic toys Aquatic toys shall bear the following warning: Only to be used in water in which the child is within its depth and under adult supervision 8. Toys in food Packaging of food containing toys or packaging of food co-mingled with toys shall bear the following warning, which shall be visible before the purchase: Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended 9. Imitations of protective masks and helmets Where imitations of protective masks and helmets are offered for sale as toys, they shall bear the following warning: This toy does not provide protection 10. Toys intended to be strung across a cradle, cot or perambulator by means of strings, cords, elastics or straps For toys intended to be strung across a cradle, cot or perambulator by means of strings, cords, elastics or straps, the following warning shall be given on the packaging of the toy and shall be permanently marked on the toy: To prevent possible injury by entanglement, remove this toy when the child starts trying to get up on its hands and knees 11. Packaging for fragrances in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games Packaging for fragrances in olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games that contain fragrances referred to in entries (41) to (51) and (53) to (55) in the table in Part A, point 4, of the Appendix to Annex II and of fragrances referred to in entries (1) to (9) in the table in Part B, point 1, of that Appendix shall contain the following warning: Contains fragrances that may cause allergies