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Global Toy Safety Standards ............................................................. P.01-08
- Worldwide Toy Safety Standards ................................................... P.01-02
- Worldwide Toy Safety Physical Test Requirement ....................... P.03-06
- Worldwide Comparison of Phthalate Requirement ...................... P.07-08
European Toy Safety Requirement .................................................... P.09-19
- Comparison of Heavy Metal Requirement
of 2009/48/EC and EN71-3 of 88/378/EC ......................................... P.10
- Introduction of Organic Chemical
Compound in Toys, EN71-9,10,11 .................................................. P.11-12
- EN71-9 Organic Chemical Compounds
Requirements ................................................................................... P.13-16
- EN71-12 N-nitrosamine and N-nitrosatable substances .............. P.17
- FprEN71-13 Olfactory board games, gustative board
games, cosmetic kits and gustative kits ........................................ P.18
- EU Labeling Requirement ............................................................... P.19
American Toy Safety Standards ........................................................ P.20-22
- US Chemical Requirement Highlight ............................................. P.20
- ASTM F963 Labeling Requirement ................................................ P.21-22
Import Requirement for specifc countries ....................................... P.23
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Testing standards
We are conversant with and
experienced in compliance with
requirements in accordance with
the following standards:
ISO Standard
US: ASTM, CPSIA, 16 CFR, FDA
EU: EN71, BS, DIN
Canada: CCPSA, CSA
Australia: AS/NZS ISO
New Zealand: AS/NZS ISO
Brazil: NM300
Japan: ST2002/ST2012, JFSL
International approval: South
America, Saudi Arabia, Korea,
Russia, China, etc.
Test item Australia Canada Europe New Zealand British America International Japan China Brazil
Physical and
Mechanical Test
AS/NZS ISO 8124-1
Toy Regulation
(SOR/2011-17)
of Canada
Consumer
Product Safety
Act (CCPSA)
EN71-1
NZS5822 AS/
NZS ISO 8124-1
BS EN71-1
16 CFR 1500,
ASTM F963
ISO 8124-1 ST2002/2012-1 GB6675 Annex A NM 300-1
Flammability Test
(Textile Materials)
AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 BS EN71-2
16 CFR 1610,
ASTM F963
ISO 8124-2 ST2002/2012-2 GB6675 Annex B NM 300-2
Flammability Test
(Other Materials)
AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 BS EN71-2
16 CFR 1500, 44,
ASTM F963
ISO 8124-2 ST2002/2012-2 GB6675 Annex B NM 300-2
Analysis on Toxic
Elements
(Heavy Metal)
AS/NZS ISO 8124-3 EN71-3 AS/NZS ISO 8124-3 BS EN71-3
16 CFR 1303,
CPSIA,
ASTM F963
ISO 8124-3
ST2002-3/ST2012-3,
Food Sanitation
Law (Toys)
GB6675 Annex C
GB24613
NM 300-3
Stufng Cleanliness
Test (Visual)
AS/NZS ISO 8124-1 EN71-1 AS/NZS ISO 8124-1 BS EN71-1 ASTM F963 ISO 8124-1 ST2002/2012-1 GB6675 Annex A NM 300-1
Stufng Cleanliness
Test (Chemical)

AOAC Chapter
16, Pennsylvania
Regulations

Color Fastness against
Saliva and Sweat
EN ISO 105 AATCC 15
DEHP Contents
Consumer Protection
Notice No. 11

REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2005/84/EC)

REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2005/84/EC)
CPSIA
ST2002-3/ST2012-3,
Food Sanitation
Law (Toys)
GB 24613
Phthalates Contents
Phthalates
Regulations
(SOR/2010-298)
REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2005/84/EC)

REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2005/84/EC)
CPSIA
ST2002-3/ST2012-3,
Food Sanitation
Law (Toys)
GB 24613
Brazil
Ordinance
No. 369
Azo Dye
REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2002/61/EC)

REACH Annex
XVII (The previous
2002/61/EC)

PAH
For Germany
Market ZEK
01.4-08 = 18 PAH

Test on Battery
Operated Toys
AS/NZS ISO 62115 EN 62115 AS/NZS 62115 BS EN 62115 ASTM F963 IEC 62115 ST2002/ST2012-1 GB 19865 NM 3056
Electromagnetics
Compatibility
AS/NZS CISPR 14-1 ICES-003 AS/NZS CI SPR14-1 2004/108/EC FCC PART 15 CISPR14-1 & -2
Electrical Appliance
and Material
Safety Law
GB 4343
Cosmetics Trade Act of 1974
Cosmetic.
Regulations
CRC c.869

76/768/EC; EC No.
1223/2009
21 CFR 700-740
Hygienic
Standard for
Cosmetic

GLOBAL Toy Safety Standards

TABLE-1: Worldwide Toy Safety Standards
01 02
TABLE-2: Worldwide Toy Safety Physical Test Requirement
Test item America : ASTM F 963 EN 71-1 Japan Canada Australia Brazil REMARKS
Age Grade
0 to 18
months
18 to 36
months
36 to 96
months

A
b
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s
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T
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s
t
Torque Force
2 inch.
lb/10s
3 inch.
lb/10s
4 inch.
lb/10s
0.34Nm / 10s 0.45Nm/10s For rattle: 1 Nm 0.45Nm/10s 0.45Nm/10s
This test is applied to
all protruding parts or
components of toys that
can be grasped by the
thumb and forenger of
a child
Tensile Force
10lb /
10s
15lb /
10s
15lb /
10s
Largest accessible dimension
> 6mm, 90N. 50N for others.
For protective component,
60N
70N/10s
For eye / nose of doll and
soft toy: 20 lb / 5 minutes
For rattle: 50 N
For others: 44.5N
70N/10s 70N/10s
Tensile force test shall
be carried out on the
same part of torque
force test
Bite Force / / / N/A 11kg/10s N/A N/A N/A
Compression
20lb /
10s
25lb /
10s
30lb /
10s
110N/ 10s
114N/10s
(for under 36 months)
110 N
114N/10s
(for under 36 months)
136N/10s
(for children 36 months
96 months)
114N/10s
(for under 36 months)
136N/10s
(for children > 37 months)
This test is applied to a
part that can be touched
by children but can not
be impacted during the
drop and impact test
Drop
4.5 feet
height /
10 times
3 feet
height /
4 times
3 feet
height /
4 times
At a height of 850mm, 5 times
At a height of 138cm/10times
(for children under 18 months)
At a height of 93cm/10times
(for children 18 months and
over but under 96 months)
At a height of 4.5ft, 4 times
For children over 3 years,
At a height of 3 ft, 4 times
At a height of 138cm, 10
times (for children under
18months)
At a height of 93cm,
4 times (for children
18months 96 months)
At a height of 138cm, 10
times (for children under
18months)
At a height of 93cm, 4 times
(for children 18months 96
months)
Tip Over
(Projected surface) S400IN
2

(0.258 M
2
); or (subject volume)
V3FT
3
(0-08M
3
); 3 times tip
over; no drop test required
Apply a force not greater
than 120N,
3 times tip over
Pushing the toy slowly past
its center of balance, 3 times
N/A
Pushing the toy slowly
past its center of balance,
3 times
Pushing the toy slowly past
its center of balance, 3 times
Tumbled Down
the Stairs
Toy weight between 3-10lb, with
wheels; 6step stair x 4 sides x 2
times tip over
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Impact Test for
Toys Covering
the Face
A steel ball with a diameter of
5/8IN (15.9mm) and a weight
15.8g, fall from a height of
50IN (1.3m) and drop on a eye-
protecting part of the face mask
For rigid materials, a round
piece with a diameter of
80mm, and a weight of 1 kg,
at a height of 100mm, 1 time
A steel ball with a diameter
16mm and weight of 16.9g,
fall from a height of 130cm
N/A
A steel ball with a
diameter 16mm and
weight of 15g, fall from a
height of 130cm
A steel ball with a diameter
16mm and weight of 15g, fall
from a height of 130cm
Impact
Magnet Toys: a round piece
with a diameter of 3.1 in. (78.7
mm), and a weight of 2.2 lb, at
a height of 4.0 in. (101.6 mm) / 1
time
A round piece with a diameter
of 80mm, and a weight of
1 kg, at a height of 100mm,
1 time
A round piece with a
diameter of 80mm, and a
weight of 1 kg, at a height
of 100mm, 1 time
N/A N/A N/A
03 04
TABLE-2: Worldwide Toy Safety Physical Test Requirement (Cont)
Annotations: 1. No sharp edge or point shall be produced in normal use or any of the above mentioned at use test. ( Sharp edge
and point tester can be applied for this purpose), and no small parts shall be contained in toys for children under
36 months
2. All connecting screws shall have countersink treatment (that is , no screw head shall be protruding).
Test item ASTM F963 EN 71-1
Japan
ST 2012
Canada
SOR /2011-17
Australia
AS/NZS ISO 8124-1
Brazil
NM 300-1 Remarks
Age Grade 0-18months >18-36months >36-96months Above 36 months Under 36 months Under 18 months 18-36 months Above 36 months
Abuse
test
exure
Bend the wire or rod 30 cycles at a rate of 1
cycle/2s, with a 60s rest period after 10 cycles.
Two 120
o
arc bends shall constitute one cycle
Twist 120 degrees, a circle includes 2 times and costs 2
seconds; 30 times for wires intended to bent, 1 time for
wires not designed and intended to be bent but likely to
occasionally or accidentally be bent; stop for 60 seconds
after 10 times (precondition:70N can twist 60 degrees)
Bend the wire or rod 30 cycles at
a rate of 1 cycle/2s, with a 60s rest
period after 10 cycles.
Two 120
o
arc bends shall constitute
one cycle
N/A
Bend the wire or rod
30 cycles at a rate of
1 cycle/2s, with a 60s
rest period after 10
cycles.
Two 120o arc bends
shall constitute one
cycle
Bend the wire or rod
30 cycles at a rate of
1 cycle/2s, with a 60s
rest period after 10
cycles.
Two 120o arc bends
shall constitute one
cycle
The Wire used
to support and
maintain the
shape shall
comply with this
test
Strength
test
Dynamic
strength
According to the test age, a driving toy carrying
correspondent load impacts a non-exible step
(50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times
According to the test age, load the toy 25kg for children
under 3; and 50kg for children over 3. Impacts a non-
exible step (50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times
According to the test age, a driving
toy carrying correspondent load
impacts a non-exible step (50mm
height) with 2m/s; 3 times
According to the test
age, a driving toy
carrying correspondent
load impacts a non-
exible step (50mm
height) with 2m/s;
3 times
According to the test
age, a driving toy
carrying correspondent
load impacts a non-
exible step (50mm
height) with 2m/s;
3 times
This test is
applied to
ride-on toys that
can be drove by
children
Static
strength
In accordance with Table-3; bearing a load that
is as three times as the weight corresponding to
the max age
1) Ordinary Toy: under 3, 25 kg; above 3 years old,
50kg; scooter:
a) suitable to a childs weight 20kg;
50 kg;
b) other scooter; 100 kg;
c) the principle and assistant devices of the handle are
locked at the same time: the middle suspending
part 50 kg x 2
Only the assistant lock is working as a device. bottom up
the scooter, and lock both the principle and assistant
devices; 25 kg x 2
35kg for children up
to and including 36
months.
80kg for children from
and including 37 to 96
months.
140kg for children 97
months or more
35kg for children up
to and including 36
months.
80kg for children from
and including 37 to 96
months.
140kg for children 97
months or more
It aims to
remeasure
the weight of
childrens toys
Stability
test
Sideways
No Limitation to exempt foot; the height of a seat
is less than 1/3 of that of the child: 1) foot can
support the seat; a tilt platform of 10 degrees;
bearing the weight of the child. 2) foot cannot
support the seat; a tilt platform of 15 degrees,
bearing the weight of the child
For toys intended for children of 36 months and over,
if foot can support the seat without any limitation to
the sideways, the sides stability can be exempted. A tilt
platform of 10 degrees, bearing 25kg for children under 3
years, 50kg for others
A tilt platform of 10 degrees, bearing
25kg for children under 3 years, 50kg
for others
A tilt platform of 10
degrees (free legs
for stabilization) or
15 degrees(not free
feet for stabilization),
bearing 25kg for
children under 3 years,
50kg for others
A tilt platform of 10
degrees (free legs
for stabilization) or
15 degrees(not free
feet for stabilization),
bearing 25kg for
children under 3 years,
50kg for others
The load is
added to
the most
unfavorable part
of the surface
Front
and Rear
stability
A tilt platform of 15 degrees, bearing the weight
of the child
A tilt platform of 10 degrees, bearing 25kg for children
under 3 years, 50kg for others
A tilt platform of 15 degrees, bearing
25kg for children under 3 years, 50kg
for others
A tilt platform of 15
degrees, bearing 25kg
for children under
3 years, 50kg for others
A tilt platform of 15
degrees, bearing 25kg
for children under
3 years, 50kg for others
The load is
added to
the most
unfavorable part
of the surface
Gap < 5 mm (3/16 inch) or > 13mm (1/2 inch) < 5mm or > 12mm
< 5 mm (3/16 inch) or >12mm
(1/2 inch)
< 2 mm (1/16 inch) or
> 10 mm (3/8 inch)
< 5mm (3/16 inch) or
> 12mm (1/2 inch)
< 5mm (3/16 inch) or
> 12mm (1/2 inch)
Gap between
movable parts,
or that between
wheels and toys
(rideon toy) and
that between
hinges
3. Woodem toy shall have a smooth surface without any thorn, worm or worm hole, and the wood sections shall not
loose.
4. In case of other items not listed in the aboves table or any negligence, please refer to the latest: version of ASTM
F963, EN71-1 and ST2012-1
05 06
TABLE-3: Worldwide Comparison of Phthalate Requirement
PHTHALATES
REACH Annex XVII
(The Previous 2005/84/EC)
California Bill AB 1108 CPSIA CA Prop 65 Canada Japan Brazil
DEHP
0.1%
Plasticized material
on toys and childcare
articles
0.1%
Any toy or childcare
article
0.1%
Any toys for children
up to 12 and childcare
articles for children up to
3
0.1%
Plasticized material
on toys under 6 and
childcare article <3
0.1% The Vinyl in any part of
toys for children under
the age of 14 and children
articles for children under
4
0.1%
Plasticized material of PVC,
PU or rubber used in
designated toy
0.1%
Vinyl plastic
used in any toys DBP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
BBP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
DINP
0.1%
Plasticized material
on toys and childcare
articles which can be
placed in the mouth
0.1%
Any toys and childcare
articles which can be
placed in mouth for
children under 3
0.1%
Any toys for children up
to 12 that can be placed
in a child's mouth and
childcare articles for
children up to 3
/ 0.1%
The Vinyl in any part of
a toy or child care article
that can in a reasonably
foreseeable manner, be
placed in the mouth of a
child under 4
0.1%
Plasticized
materials
of PVC, PU
or rubber
intended to
come into
direct contact
with infants
mouth
PVC part that
is not intended
t o c o me i n
contact wi th
mouth
0.1%
Vinyl plastic
used in any toys
intended for
children under 3
DIDP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Plasticized material
on toys under 6 and
childcare article <3
0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
DNOP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
DnHP / / / 0.1%
Plasticized material
on toys under 6 and
childcare article <3
/ / /
07 08
TABLE-4: Comparison of Heavy Metal Requirement of 2009/48/EC
and EN71-3 of 88/378/EC
EUROPEAN Toy Safety Standards
The new European Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) was
published on 30 June 2009 in the Ofcial Journal of the European
Union. The purpose of the new directive is to enhance existing
toy safety regulations and improve the quality of toys.
The new toy safety directive which enforces the chemical
compliance from 20 July 2013 imposes more stringent regulations
and embraced more products than the previous directive
including the restriction of 19 heavy metal elements, as opposed
to the former 8, migration of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable
substances, ban of 55 allergenic fragrances etc.
Element
New Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC EN 71-3
Dry, brittle, powder like or
pliable toy materials (mg/kg)
Liquid or sticky toy
materials (mg/kg)
Scraped-off toy
materials (mg/kg)
Toy Materials except
modeling clay (mg/kg)
Modeling clay
(mg/kg)
AI 5625 1406 70000
Sb 45 11.3 560 60 60
As 3.8 0.9 47 25 25
Ba 1500 375 18750 (1000*) 1000 250
B 1200 300 15000
Cd 1.3 0.3 17 75 50
Cr (III) 37.5 9.4 460 60 25
Cr (VI) 0.02 0.005 0.2
Co 10.5 2.6 130
Cu 622.5 156 7700
Pb 13.5 3.4 160 (90*) 90 90
Mn 1200 300 15000
Hg 7.5 1.9 94 60 25
Ni 75 18.8 930
Se 37.5 9.4 460 500 500
Sr 4500 1125 56000
Sn 15000 3750 180000
Organic
Sn
0.9 0.2 12
Zn 3750 938 46000
* stricter limit according to Germany standard 2012/160/EU
09 10
In addition, EU New Toy Safety Directive denes that toys shall
meet all EU general chemical regulations including REACH
directives, which provides legal basis for the future adding of new
chemical substances. In respect of market supervision, the New
Directive emphasizes on the responsibilities of manufacturers,
importers and distributors in product certication, adding clauses
related to the member countries enforcement power over market
supervision and their punishments arising from the breach of the
directive.
Organic Compounds in Toys: EN 71-9, 10
and 11
Besides correspondent test standards for the content of heavy
metal and other substances in toys for children, EN 71-9 is a new
requirement adding to the existing EN 71 series of standards. EN-
71-9 focuses on the possible hazardous consequences caused
by some organic compounds in toys, such as cancer, organic
mutation, damages to reproductive system, etc. To minimize these
hazardous consequences, EU issues EN 71-9 to limit the content
of hazardous organic compounds in toys and toy materials.
EN 71-9 clearly defines the content and migration of hazardous
compounds contained in toys and toy materials. The related
requirements are classified according to the following ways of
exposure:
Lick
Swallow
Skin Contact
Eye Contact
Inhale
In normal and visible use conditions, special attention shall be
paid to childrens behaviors, and the designs and functions of
toys.
EN 71-9: Organic Compounds Requirements
These requirements only cover certain materials used in the
following toys or toy materials such as
Toy intended to be placed into mouths of children under 3, such
as teether;
Toys and component exposed to children under 3;
Mouthpiece components of mouth-actuated toys;
Solid toy materials or others intended to leave a trace
The table below lists highlights
of these requirements, including
detailed limitation of different
substances, Organic Compounds
in Toys: EN 71-9, 10 and 11.
EN 71-9: 2005 + A1: 2007
Organic Compounds
Requirements
EN 71-10: 2005 Organic
Compounds Sample
Preparation and Extraction
EN 71-11: 2005 Organic
Compounds Methods of
Analysis
11 12
TABLE-5: EN 71-9 Organic Chemical Compounds Requirements
Toys/Toy Conpounds
Restricted Substances & Limits List
Materials
2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G(a) 2G(b) 2H 2I Formaldehyde
pH
Value
1999/45/EC Ingredient
assessment for
Cl.4.2.1 & Cl.4.2.3
Flame
retardants
Colorants
Primary
aromatic
amines
Monomers
Solvents
migration
Solvents
Inhalation
Wood
preservatives
Wood
preservatives
Preservatives
(Other than wood
preservatives)
Plasticisers
Toys intended to be
mouthed by children
under 3 years of age
POLYMERIC x x x
Toys or accessible toy
components, with a
mass of 150g or less
intended to be played
with in the hands by
children under 3
POLYMERIC x x x
WOOD x x x x x
PAPER x x x
Toys and accessible
components of toys
intended for children
under 3 years of age
TEXTILE x x x x
LEATHER x x x
Mouthpiece
components of
month-actuated toys
POLYMERIC x x x
WOOD x x x x
PAPER x x
Inatable toys with a
surface greater than
0.5m
2
when fully
inated
POLYMERIC x
Toys worn over the
mouth or nose
POLYMERIC x x
TEXTILE x x x
PAPER x x
Toys which the child
can enter
POLYMERIC x
TEXTILE x
13 14
TABLE-5: EN 71-9 Organic Chemical Compounds Requirements (Cont)
Toys/Toy Conpounds
Restricted Substances & Limits List .
Materials
2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G(a) 2G(b) 2H 2I Formaldehyde
pH
Value
1999/45/EC Ingredient
assessment for
Cl.4.2.1 & Cl.4.2.3
Flame
retardants
Colorants
Primary
aromatic
amines
Monomers
Solvents
migration
Solvents
Inhalation
Wood
preservatives
Wood
preservatives
Preservatives
(Other than wood
preservatives)
Plasticisers
Components of
Graphic Instruments
sold as toys or used
in toys
POLYMERIC x x x
Toys and accessible
components of toys
for indoor use
WOOD x x
Toys and accessible
components of toys
for outdoor use
WOOD x
Toys and components
of toys which mimic
food
POLYMERIC x x x
Solid toy material
intended to leave a
trace
ALL x x
Colored accessible
liquids in toys
LIQUID x x x x x
Non-colored
accessible liquids in
toys
LIQUID x x x
Modeling clay, play
clay and similar,
except those chemical
toys addressed by EN
71-5
ALL x x x
Balloon-making
compounds
ALL x x x
Imitation tattoos with
adhesive
ALL x x x x
Imitation Jewellery POLYMERIC x x x
a: Not Including ink used in writing instruments
15 16
FprEN-71-13 Olfactory board games, gustative board games,
cosmetic kits and gustative kits
All substances or mixtures used at olfactory board games,
gustative board games, cosmetic kit and gustative kits should not
be classied as dangerous. Corresponding denition as following:
1/ Olfactory board games to learn, to recognize different
odours or avours
2/ Cosmetic kits (not include play cosmetics for dolls) to make
soaps, lipstick, shampoos, etc
3/ Gustative board games to learn different tastes or avours
4/ Gustative kits to make sweets or dishes which involve the
use of food ingredients, e.g. powders and aromas
Follow the restricted allergenic fragrances requirements according
to 2009/48/EC.
55 fragrances shall not be contained in toys (unless technically
unavoidable and not exceed 100mg/kg)
11 fragrances allow to be used in toys, but its name shall be
listed on toys or packaging if exceeding 100mg/kg
26 fragrances out of 66 shall be allowed in olfactory board
games, cosmetic kits and gustative games, provided that:
Those fragrances are clearly labeled on packaging
The packaging shall contain a wearing Contain fragrances
that may cause allergies
Resulting products shall be complied with food regulation
and cosmetic regulation
EN 71-12 N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
To determine migration of N-nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable
substances from toys intended for use by children under 36
months or in other toys and parts of toys intended to be placed
in the mouth. To describe analytical methods to be used for the
following types of toys:
(a) Migration of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable
substance from elastomeric toys and parts of toys.
E.g. balloons, teethers
(b) N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable
substances content in nger paints.
N-nitrosamines N-nitrosatable substances
For elastomers 0.05mg/kg 1mg/kg
For nger paints 0.02mg/kg 1mg/kg
17 18
AMERICAN Toy Safety Standards
TABLE-6: US Chemical Requirement Highlight
EU Labeling Requirement
Traceability labeling
Toy shall bear i) the name and address of Manufacturer and/or
Importer*, ii) identication number.
Identication number can be a type, batch, serial or model number or
other element allowing their identication.
If it is technically or economically not feasible to be marked on the toy,
it shall be marked on the packaging or accompanying documents.
* The contact point should be at least within the EU community, i.e. an EU domestic
manufacturer or EU importer.
Hygiene
i) A toy intended for use by children under 36 months must be able to
be cleaned.
ii) A textile toy shall, to this end, be washable, except if it contains a
mechanism that may be damaged if soak washed.
The manufacturer must provide instructions on how the toy has to be
washed.
CE Mark
CE Marking shall be xed to the toy, a label or to the packaging. It is
sufcient for the CE mark to be on the packaging if it is visible at the
point of sale.
Warning for toys not intended for children under 36 months but might be dangerous for children
under 36 months [toy / packaging]*
Not suitable for children under 36 months or Not suitable for children under three years +
hazard + harm
For example: Warni ng. Not sui tabl e for
chi l dren under 36 months.
Small parts. Choking hazard.
Warni ng. Not sui tabl e for
children under 36 months. Long
cord. Strangulation hazard.
The phrase: Not suitable for children under 36 months or Not suitable for children under three
years may be substituted by the Age-warning symbol.
Hazard & Harm can be provided in a leaet or in the instructions for use, instead of on the toy or on the
packaging.
Warning. Small parts. Choking Hazard.
ASTM F963 Soluble
Heavy Metal
CPSIA 101 Lead CPSIA 108
Phthalate
CA Prop 65
Coating Substrate Coating Substrate 6 Phthalates
(BBP, DBP,
DEHP, DINP,
DIDP or
DNOP)
5 Phthalates
(BBP, DBP,
DEHP, DnHP
or DIDP)
Lead
(a)
Total lead
content (90
ppm, ref. to
CPSIA)
(b)
8 soluble
heavy
metals
(a)
Total lead
content (100
ppm, ref. to
CPSIA)
(b)
8 soluble
heavy metals
(limits same
as EN71-3)
(c)
Migratable
Cadmium
(200 g, for
small part
metallic
components)
90ppm 100ppm 100ppm 100ppm
(a)
200ppm
for PVC
components
(b)
600ppm for
Non-PVC
components
(c)
200ppm for
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Packaging, literature accompanying toys shall provide the safe
use or assembly of a toy. No words, statements or graphics that
illustrating a dangerous situation and inconsistent with the safety
labeling instructions for use.
ASTM F963 Labeling Requirements
TABLE-7: Summary of the labeling requirements to comply with
this specifcation
Safety Labeling Requirements for Certain Toys
Safety labeling shall consist of:
i) an alert symbol (an exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle),
ii) a signal word (CAUTION or WARNING),
iii) text that describes the hazard that is present.
iv) may contain text about what to do or not to do to avoid injury (for example, Keep out of babys reach).
1) Crib and playpen toys intended to be strung across
a crib or playpen by means of string, cord, elastic,
or straps
(including, but not limited to, crib exercisers, crib
gyms, and activity toys).
2) Mobiles intended to be attached to a crib, playpen,
wall or ceiling
[toy and packaging]
- Toys and packaging shall carry age grade:
from birth to 5 months
- Toys shall carry following or equivalent text:
Possible entanglement or strangulation.
Remove toy when baby begins to push up on hands
and knees.
- Mobiles attached to a crib or playpen shall carry age
grade:
from birth to 5 months
- Mobiles intended to be attached to a crib or playpen
and later may move to a wall or ceiling shall carry:
Possible entanglement injury. Keep out of babys reach.
Remove mobile from crib or playpen when baby begins
to push up on hands and knees.
- Mobiles intended to be attached only to a wall or
ceiling shall carry:
Possible entanglement injury. Keep out of babys reach.
3) Aquatic toys [toy and packaging] 4) Stroller and carriage toys [toy]
Shall contain following or equivalent text:
This is not a lifesaving device.
Do not leave child unattended while device is in use.
*No advertising copy or graphics shall state or
imply that a child will be safe with such toy if left
unsupervised.
Shall contain following or equivalent text:
Possible entanglement or strangulation injury when
attached to crib or playpen.
Do not attach to crib or playpen.
5) Simulated protective devices [toy and packaging]
Shall contain following or equivalent text:
This toy is not a safety protective device.
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6) Toys with functional sharp edges or points
(age between 48 and 96 months) [packaging]
7) Art materials
Shall contain following or equivalent text:
This toy contains functional sharp edges / points.
- Items that are determined to contain hazardous
materials must have appropriate warnings based on
the advice from a toxicologist who conducted the
formulation review.
- If item does not contain hazardous material, it needs
to label:
Conforms to ASTM D4236
8) Magnets [packaging and instructions]
Hobby and crafts items and science kit-type items for hcildrne over 8 years of age which contain a loose as-
received hazardous magnet or a loose as-received hazardous magnetic component shall carry following or
equivalent text:
This product contains (a) small magnet (s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing
serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet (s) are swallowed or inhaled.
9) Battery powered ride-on toys
The packaging or point-of-sale literature of battery-powered ride-on toys shall contain following or equivalent text:
- , and
- (a) To reduce the risk of injury, adult supervision is required. Never use in roadways, near motor vehicles, on or
near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other bodies of water; always wear shoes, and never allow
more than ________ rider(s), and
- (b) RISK OF FIRE. Do not bypass. Replace only with ________.
(Note: This warning must be placed at the location of any user replaceable fuse or circuit protection device.)
Manufacturer should state the part number or equivalent.
10) The packages of small balls, marbles, balloons, and certain toys and games shall carry safety labeling to
address the possible choking hazard as dened by ASTM F963 is outlined below:
For toys and games intended for children at least
3 years old but less than 6 years of age, and which
contain as-received small part(s):
CHOKING HAZARD Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
For any marble intended for children 3 years of age or
older:
CHOKING HAZARD This toy is a marble.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
For any small ball intended for children 3 years of age
or older:
CHOKING HAZARD Toy contains a small ball.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
For any toy or game intended for children who are at least
3 years of age but less than 8 years of age that contains a
marble:
CHOKING HAZARD Toy contains a marble.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
For any toy or game intended for children who are
at least 3 years old but less than 8 years of age that
contains a small ball:
CHOKING HAZARD Toy contains a small ball.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
For any latex balloon or any toy or game that contains a
latex balloon:
CHOKING HAZARD Children under 8 yrs. can choke or
suffocate on uninated or broken balloons.
Adult supervision required.
Keep uninated balloons from children.
Discard broken balloons at once.
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TABLE-8: Import Requirement for Specifc Countries
Country Import Requirement
Brazil INMETRO Certication - System 7 / System 5 / System 4
China CCC Mark Approval
Taiwan CNS Standards
Korea KC Mark Approval
Singapore
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Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations 2011 (CGSR)
Malaysia MC Mark & Certicate of Conformity
Middle East GCC Mark
Mexico NOM Technical Regulations Requirements
Russia Custom Union (CU) Approval
South Africa SABS Standards
Demark CE Mark & National Regulatory Requirements
Finland CE Mark
Norway* CE Mark
Sweden CE Mark
Poland CE Mark
Switzerland* CE Mark


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ASTM, EN or ISO test report is already enough for Singapore.
* Switzerland and Norway are not the EU member states but they always follows EU Directives.
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