Which certifications should a brush order have?
For the EU and UK the usual set is EN71 parts 1, 2 and 3 for toy-related articles, RoHS 2.0 where electrical restrictions apply, and REACH documentation on request. ISO 9001 covers the quality system, not the product. Which certificates you actually need depends on the market and the product use.
EN71
EN71 covers toy safety: part 1 mechanical and physical properties, part 2 flammability, part 3 migration of certain elements. It applies to articles intended for children. Brushes sold in children’s art sets typically fall inside that scope; professional artist and salon brushes usually do not. Ask for the test report that matches the part your buyer needs, not a general statement that the product "meets EN71".
RoHS and REACH
RoHS restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment; it is relevant where a brush is part of an electrical product or a kit. REACH covers chemical substances in the EU; documentation is provided on request and depends on what the buyer needs declared.
ISO 9001 and factory audits
ISO 9001 certifies the management system, not a batch of brushes. Factory audit reports from third parties such as BV and QIMA address the production environment and process controls. Buyers often ask for both, and they answer different questions.
What to ask for
Ask for the certificate number, the issuing body, the scope, and the date. A certificate without a scope statement tells you very little. Test reports are issued against a specific sample and a specific standard, so check that the sample matches what you are ordering.
Common questions
Are your brushes EN71 tested?
EN71 parts 1, 2 and 3 are held for the relevant ranges. Tell us the product and the market and we will confirm which report applies.
Is REACH documentation available?
REACH documentation is provided on request, based on the substances your market requires to be declared.