Since January 1, 1990, toys can only be placed in the European market if they bear the CE Mark. Toy manufacturers are therefore under a legal obligation to ensure that their products are thoroughly tested, and they and their dealers have special tests performed by organisations such as LGA in Nuremberg, Germany. After successful results the LGA can also award the GS (geprüfte Sicherheit = certified safety) mark.
Using a Zwick Z005 testing machine equipped with a 500N load cell, LGA carr
