Under the new Toy Safety Rulebook, in force since 13 August 2026, a toy is any product designed or intended for play by children under 14. A toy on the market must carry the CE conformity mark, and warnings and instructions must be in Montenegrin. Warnings that affect the decision to buy, such as the minimum and maximum age, must be visible before purchase, including when buying online. A toy that is dangerous for children under three carries the warning "Not suitable for children under 36 months" or the 0-3 symbol, with a short explanation of the hazard. Specific warnings are prescribed, for example, for water toys, chemistry toys, roller skates and scooters, toys in food and toys hung above cots.
This guide is useful when you buy a toy in a shop or through a listing, and when you sell toys your child has outgrown.
Which products does the rulebook not treat as toys?
| Product | Note |
| puzzles with more than 500 pieces | not a toy |
| sports equipment, roller skates, inline skates and boards for children over 20 kg | not a toy |
| bicycles with a saddle higher than 435 mm | not a toy |
| scooters and electric vehicles for public roads and pavements | not a toy |
| deep-water equipment and swimming aids | not a toy |
| air guns and pistols (except water pistols), bows longer than 120 cm | not a toy |
| baby dummies, darts with metal tips, computers and consoles | not a toy |
| scale models, decorative dolls and replica firearms for collectors | not a toy if marked as intended for collectors aged 14 and over |
- The rulebook does not apply to public playground equipment, public amusement machines, toy vehicles with combustion engines, toy steam engines and slings.
Which warnings must toys carry?
| Type of toy | Mandatory warning |
| toy dangerous for children under three | "Not suitable for children under 36 months" or the 0-3 symbol |
| activity toy (home swings, slides) | "Only for domestic use" |
| functional toy (scaled-down real appliance) | "To be used under the direct supervision of adults" |
| chemistry toy | "Not suitable for children under one year. To be used under adult supervision" |
| roller skates, inline skates, scooters and toy bicycles | "Protective equipment should be worn. Not to be used in traffic" |
| water toy | "Only to be used in water in which the child is within its depth and under adult supervision" |
| toy in food | "Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended" |
| imitation protective mask or helmet | "This toy does not provide protection" |
| toy hung above a cradle, cot or pram | remove it when the child starts to crawl |
What to check with a used toy?
- Check whether the toy or its packaging carries the CE mark.
- Look for the age range and warnings, especially the 0-3 symbol on toys with small parts.
- For a toy hung above a cot, look for the warning and instructions.
- For roller skates, scooters and toy bicycles, get protective equipment.
- Check whether the toy has been recalled for safety reasons; in a recall the buyer is entitled to repair, replacement or a refund.
- The General Product Safety Law also applies to used products on the market.
What to do when a product is recalled is explained in the guide on product recalls, and buying and selling used items in the guide on second-hand goods. Kindergarten enrolment and fees are covered in the guide on kindergartens, and child benefit and the newborn payment in the guide on child benefit.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 0-3 symbol on a toy mean? That the toy is not suitable for children under three, that is 36 months, because of a hazard the manufacturer must briefly explain.
Must a toy carry the CE mark? Yes, toys placed on the market must carry the CE conformity mark.
Must warnings be in Montenegrin? Yes, warnings and instructions must be written in Montenegrin.
Is a 1,000-piece puzzle a toy? No, the rulebook does not treat puzzles with more than 500 pieces as toys.
Up to what age can a product be a toy? Up to 14; the rulebook covers products designed or intended for play by children under 14.
Must warnings be visible when buying online? Yes, warnings that affect the decision to buy, such as the user's age, must be visible before purchase, including online.
Sources
The definition of a toy, the CE mark and the warnings are set by the Toy Safety Rulebook (Official Gazette 120/2026), Articles 2, 6, 7 and 10 and Annexes 1 and 5, which transposes Directive 2009/48/EC, and its application to used products by the General Product Safety Law (Official Gazette 160/2025), Article 3. Information checked on 30 September 2026. Fijaka is a classifieds platform; this text is not legal advice.