How We Solved EN-71 Compliance for Silicone Baby Bibs: A Lesson in Material Innovation

Safety is the cornerstone of all baby products, especiallywhen entering the European market, where EN-71 compliance is non-negotiable.One of our most valuable lessons—and success stories—began with our very firstsilicone baby bib order from a European client.

At the time, we nearly lost the order.

The reason? The silicone buckle on our bibs was too easyto tear and could not pass the mechanical and physical testing requirementsoutlined in the EN-71 safety standard. This issue was a critical barrier to CEcertification and European distribution.

Instead of giving up, we took action. We consulted extensivelywith silicone material experts and raw material suppliers. Through in-depthresearch and repeated testing, we upgraded the structural design of the buckleand enhanced the material's tensile strength. After several iterations, weachieved a level of durability that not only passed EN-71 testing but exceededcustomer expectations.

·       CE Certifiable:Fully compliant with EN-71, REACH, phthalate-free, and heavy metal migrationtesting

·       Tear-Resistant:Enhanced buckle strength that withstands pull tests

·       Eco-Friendly: Madefrom food-grade solid silicone with no secondary vulcanization

·       Customizable:Available for OEM/ODM with custom prints, colors, and logos

This experience reinforced our commitment to quality andcompliance, and it marked the beginning of many long-term partnerships with EUclients.