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Our Certifications<\/h1>\n\n

Trust and relationships are built by the little things.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

At Merle Toys, quality, responsibility, and proven safety are at the heart of everything we do\u2014from the very beginning. Many of our certifications aren\u2019t mandatory; they\u2019re a conscious choice we\u2019ve made. For us, the safety of the very youngest is what matters most, which is why we\u2019re happy to go the extra mile. <\/p>\n\n

What this means: independent testing bodies, transparent supply chains, and natural materials help ensure our products are truly safe for your baby\u2014from every angle. <\/p>\n\n

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GOTS \u2013 Global Organic Textile Standard<\/h2>\n\n
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Our baby blankets are GOTS certified. You can easily recognize this by the green T-shirt label. The seal stands for textiles made from organic natural fibers and for a manufacturing process that\u2019s handled responsibly\u2014never \u201csomehow,\u201d but with clear, strict standards. GOTS is one of the most rigorous and internationally recognized standards worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From cultivation and processing to fair working conditions, strict requirements apply across the entire supply chain and are monitored by independent bodies. This ensures that not only our product is right, but everything around it, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about GOTS<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OEKO-TEX\u00ae STANDARD 100<\/h2>\n\n
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OEKO-TEX\u00ae STANDARD 100 is a quality seal that gives you the reassurance that textile products meet strict health standards. Textiles are tested for around 100 harmful substances, such as heavy metals, pesticides, formaldehyde, and other chemicals. And it\u2019s not just the fabric that\u2019s tested\u2014all components are included: sewing threads, buttons, and accessories as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The testing criteria follow the latest scientific findings and often go beyond legal requirements\u2014with particularly strict limit values. Because this matters so much to us, all of our baby textile products are OEKO-TEX\u00ae certified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about OEKO-TEX.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\u201cspiel gut\u201d Seal<\/h2>\n\n
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Many of our products carry the \u201cspiel gut\u201d seal, recognizable by the orange badge. Here, toys aren\u2019t only evaluated by experts\u2014they are also tested together with children. Only toys that truly convince in real play situations receive the award. The evaluation includes safety, materials, durability, and whether the toy inspires imagination and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, only products that are age-appropriate, educationally valuable, safe, sustainable, and built to last receive the \u201cspiel gut\u201d seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the “spiel gut”-seal.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

FSC \u2013 Forest Stewardship Council\u00ae<\/h2>\n\n
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For our wooden toys, we use FSC-certified wood\u2014simply because we want to know where it comes from, and because it\u2019s important to us that forests are managed responsibly. The FSC system is regularly audited by independent bodies and aims to ensure that nature, people, and the future are considered in forest management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is how we create wooden toys that last\u2014and that give you peace of mind when you wonder, \u201cWhere does it come from?\u201dLearn more about FSC<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

CE Marking <\/h2>\n\n
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All Merle Toys toys carry the CE marking. This is required in the EU and shows that a toy meets the essential safety requirements. Behind it are strict tests based on DIN EN 71. For example, products are checked to ensure they are sturdy and safely manufactured, free from problematic substances, and safe to use in everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For us, the CE marking is the foundation\u2014and at the same time a minimum standard on which we build with further choices for quality and responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Promise<\/h3>\n\n

For us, certificates are not a marketing tool\u2014they\u2019re an expression of a quality standard we live every day. We continually test, question, and improve so you can feel confident you\u2019re making a responsible choice for your child. Because to us, sustainability also means creating things that can be used for a long time\u2014while making children\u2019s eyes light up. <\/p>\n\n

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