Are H&B Art Supplies Safe for Children?

Are H&B Art Supplies Safe for Children?

Yes. Every H&B children's product complies with EN71 and ASTM D-4236, uses non-toxic formulations, and is batch-tested by third-party labs before export.

Safety Certification and Testing Protocol

H&B children's lines, including washable oil pastels, water-soluble colored pencils and marker sets, are formulated without heavy metals or harmful chemicals. Compliance is verified against EN71 (European toy safety standard) and ASTM D-4236 (US art material labeling standard), and each production batch undergoes third-party laboratory testing before shipment.

Children learning and creating art in a classroom
Children learning and creating art in a classroom
Toddler drawing with colorful art supplies
Toddler drawing with colorful art supplies
Art supplies arranged on a studio table
Art supplies arranged on a studio table

What Makes H&B Kids Products Safe

  • EN71 and ASTM D-4236 certified across the children's range
  • Non-toxic, heavy-metal-free pigments and binders
  • Third-party lab testing on every export batch
  • Age-appropriate design for children aged 3 and above
  • Washable formulas for worry-free creative play