Steiff Purity Law

There are many things that make Steiff bears special. Their quality, their design and their history to name but a few. When it comes to safety, Steiff bears are unmatched.

Steiff stick to their motto "for our children, only the best is good enough" at all times. For this reason Steiff outlines 10 points for it's bears, animals and creations. These 10 points outline why Steiff bears are safe for children and why they are the correct choice for any loving parent who only wants the best for their children.

1. NO HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

Steiff voluntarily go far beyond the legally-required standards and even surpass them. Because Steiff are convinced that only animals which pose no health risk deserve the name Steiff.

2. NO ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES

Steiff have high expectations of their suppliers whom we oblige to adhere to the strict Steiff guidelines. They extensively examine all the basic materials before they are used in production.

3.NO HARMFUL DYES OR COLOURS

Steiff has voluntarily applied stricter (than required by law) regulations on all colours and dyes used in the production of soft toy animals. Children can put steiff products in their mouths without any misgivings.

4.HIGHEST-QUALITY MATERIALS

Only the finest natural fibres are used in the creation of Steiff bears. Steiff quality control staff personally inspect the factories and materials of all suppliers to make sure they meet the high standards necessary. Prestigious or well known manufacturers are used at all times, no risks are taken with the quality of Steiff bear materials.

5.LINT-FREE PLUSH

The plush of a Steiff bear or animal has always been something special. It is extraordinarily true-to-nature, soft, long-lasting and loses nearly no hair. Steiff use only uppers made of the highest quality.

6.NO HARMFUL FILLINGS

Steiff uses exclusively new and non harmful materials from the factory for the fillings of their bears and animals. These all comply with all European safety standards.

7.HIGHEST-QUALITY SEAM WORKMANSHIP

This is ensured by the standardised Steiff seam width as well as the high density of seams, which is typical for Steiff animals.

8.HYGIENIC PRODUCTION

For the production of our animals, Steiff pays careful attention to adhere to all hygiene and cleanliness standards. For example, that is why Steiff uses metal detectors during all stages of production.

9.INDEPENDENT INSPECTION

For decades Steiff has worked with independent institutions in order to ensure that Steiff quality control is unmatched by any other product. Steiff carry out over 12000 tests in a given year to make sure all products are acceptable.

10.UNRIVALLED QUALITY SINCE 1880

Throughout the various production steps, Steiff produce continuously environmentally-friendly products, as well as maintaining flawless quality and longevity. A Steiff bear or animal can survive a childhood and live with its owner through adulthood.