USA compulsory Toy Safety Standard H.R. 4040/CPSIA and ASTM F963
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) andthe American Society for Testing and Materials, released the consumer safetyCode-Toy safety ASTM F963 which is a mandatory requirement for toy products toenter the United States.
Regulations / Standard |
Standard name |
Content |
CPSIA(H.R. 4040) |
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act |
This Act mainly focuses to control product safety issues associated with consumer products that are intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger and Test Total Lead、Phthalate 8P. |
ASTM F963 |
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety |
This specification covers requirements and contains test methods for toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age, including but not limited to Mechanical and physical properties, Flammability properties, Chemical properties, Electrical properties, Microbiological requirements, Labeling requirements |
Canada Consumer Goods Act
Toys RegulationsSOR 2011-17 of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) regulate themechanical and physical properties, flammability, chemical properties,electrical properties and labeling requirements of toys.
Regulations / Standard |
Standard name |
Content |
SOR/2011-17 |
Toys Regulations |
This standard including but not limited to the following requirement: 1.Package 2.Mechanical l hazards 3.Electrical hazards 4.Auditory hazards 5.Thermal and flammability hazards 6.Toxicological |
SOR/2016-193 |
Surface Coating Materials Regulations |
Total lead≤90 mg/kg;Mercury≤10 mg/kg |
SOR/2018-83 |
Canada Approved Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations |
Total lead≤90 mg/kg |
SOR/2016-188 |
Phthalates Regulations |
This standard specifies the phthalate requirement of the vinyl in a toy or child care article |
SOR/2014-254 |
Products Containing Mercury Regulations |
Apply to any product that contains mercury and its compounds |
JPN Regulationscompulsory Toy Safety Standard st 2016
The Japanese Food Hygiene Law stipulates the requirements for raw materials and finished products for children's toys, and the standards promulgated by the Japan Toy Association are also widely used. The current standard ST 2016 came into force on April 1, 2016, which stipulates the mechanical and physical properties, flammability, chemical properties and labeling requirements of toys. See the Japanese Toy Association released the new toy Safety Standard ST 2016.
Regulations/ Standard |
Standard name |
Content |
ST 2016 part 1 |
Mechanical and physical properties |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for toys intended for use by children in various age groups from birth to 14 years |
ST 2016 part 2 |
Flammability |
This standard specifies the categories of flammable materials that are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a minor source of ignition |
ST 2016 part 3 |
Chemical Properties |
Tests included in standard but not limited to : 1.Coloring matters 2.8 heavy metals migration requirements for the paint coating applied to the body or the components of the toys (excluding the printing ink used for paper containers) and ink 3.Pb, As,,Cd test by colorimetric method 4.Migration of coloring matters 5.Residue on evaporation 6.Consumption of potassium permanganate 7.Formaldehyde content requirements in textile products used for toys 8.The requirements of phthalates for "plasticized material" in toys |
AU/NZL compulsory Toy Safety Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124
Australia & New Zealand's requirements for toys are mainly embodied in the AS/NZS ISO 8124 series standard. For electric toys, it should also meet the related safety requirements of AS/NZS 62115. In addition, Australia has issued a series of mandatory standards and injunction notices under the Australian Consumer Protection Act and the Trade Act, which also involve related safety requirements for toys.
Regulations/ Standard |
Standard name |
Content |
AS/NZS 8124.1 |
Mechanical and physical properties |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for toys intended for use by children in various age groups from birth to 14 years |
AS/NZS 8124.2 |
Flammability |
This standard specifies the categories of flammable materials that are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a minor source of ignition |
AS/NZS 8124.3 |
Migration of Certain Elements |
This standard specifies test methods and limits of the migration of 8 soluble heavy metal elements from accessible materials used in toys |
AS 8124.4 |
Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities |
This standard specifies requirements for the maximum amount and, in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities |
AS 8124.5 |
Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets |
This standard specified requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets |
AS/NZS 8124.6 |
Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic family use intended for children under 14 years |
AS/NZS 8124.7 |
Finger paints - Requirements and test methods |
This standard specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints |
SA/SNZ TR 8124.8 |
Age determination guidelines |
This standard provides guidelines for the determination of the lowest age at which children start playing with toys in specific toy sub-categories |
AS/NZS 8124.9 |
Organic chemical compounds Requirements |
This standard specifies requirements for the migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds from/in certain toys and toy materials |
AS/NZS 8124.10 |
Organic chemical compounds Sample preparation and extraction |
This standard specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in AS/NZS 8124.9 |
AS/NZS 8124.11 |
Organic chemical compounds Methods of analysis |
This standard specifies sample preparation and extraction procedures for establishing the release or content of organic compounds from those toys for which requirements exist in AS/NZS 8124.9 |
AS/NZS 8124.12 |
Determination of total concentration of certain elements in toys |
This standard specifies the total test method for lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, antimony, selenium, arsenic, antimony and other elements. |
AS/NZS 62115 |
Electric toys - Safety |
This standard specifies electrical safety requirements for toys, such as marking and instructions, power input, heating and abnormal operation, electric strength at operating temperature, moisture resistance, electric strength at room temperature, mechanical strength, construction, protection of cords and wires, components, screws and connections, clearances and creepage distances, resistance to heat and fire, radiation, toxicity and similar hazards, etc. |
International compulsory Toy Safety Standard ISO 8124
ISO8124 is the current international standard of toy safety.
Regulations/ Standard |
Standard name |
Content |
ISO 8124-1 |
Mechanical and physical properties |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for toys intended for use by children in various age groups from birth to 14 years |
ISO 8124-2 |
Flammability |
This standard specifies the categories of flammable materials that are prohibited in all toys, and requirements concerning flammability of certain toys when they are subjected to a minor source of ignition |
ISO 8124-3 |
Migration of Certain Elements |
This standard specifies test methods and limits of the migration of 8 soluble heavy metal elements from accessible materials used in toys |
Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use |
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for activity toys for domestic family use intended for children under 14 years |
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ISO 8124-5 |
Determination of total concentration of certain elements in toys |
This standard specifies methods of sampling and digestion prior to analysis of the total concentration of the elements antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium from toy materials and from parts of toys |
ISO 8124-6 |
Certain phthalate esters in toys and children’s products |
This standard specifies a method for the determination of DBP, BBP, DEHP, DNOP, DINP, and DIBP in toys and children’s products |
ISO 8124-7 |
Requirements and test methods for finger paints |
This standard specifies requirements for the substances and materials used in finger paints |
ISO/TR 8124-8 |
Age determination guidelines |
This standard provides guidelines for the determination of the lowest age at which children start playing with toys in specific toy sub-categories |
IEC 62115 |
Electric toys - Safety |
This standard specifies electrical safety requirements for toys, such as marking and instructions, power input, heating and abnormal operation, electric strength at operating temperature, moisture resistance, electric strength at room temperature, mechanical strength, construction, protection of cords and wires, components, screws and connections, clearances and creepage distances, resistance to heat and fire, radiation, toxicity and similar hazards, etc. |
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