TOY SAFETY

In our view, plush toys are not only entertainment for children but also trustworthy companions in their growth journey. Therefore, toy safety is always our top priority in the production process. We understand that parents and customers want products that meet international safety standards. That's why we strictly adhere to global toy safety standards such as EN71, ASTM, CPSIA, and ISO8124 throughout production and testing. From design to manufacturing, we strictly control every link to ensure that all products meet the requirements of these authoritative certifications.

By choosing us, you're not only selecting high-quality plush toys but also placing your trust in our deep commitment to toy safety.

Material Preparation For Chemical Testing
Probe to detect if the toy has sharp edges that could cut children.
Test whether the various parts of the toy are strong, and perform rotation tests on the ears, hands, feet, etc.

Test the thickness of packaging bags, equivalent to a vernier caliper
Test the firmness of the stitching
Simulate human mouth to prevent small parts from being swallowed
Drop test to verify the stability of the toy.

European toy safety testing standard

1.EN 71 Series Standards

The EN 71 series is the European toy safety standard, covering a wide range of safety requirements for toys. It is essential for toys to pass CE certification.

◆ EN 71-2: Flammability

This standard tests the flammability of toy materials to ensure they do not catch fire easily or burn too quickly when exposed to a flame.

◆ EN 71-3: Migration of Certain Elements

It primarily tests for the migration of heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium) to ensure these harmful elements do not pose health risks to children.

◆ EN 71-4: Experimental Sets for Chemistry and Related Activities

This standard addresses specific chemical safety requirements for experimental toy sets to prevent chemical accidents during use.

◆ EN 71-5: Chemical Toys

This standard targets toys with chemical components, such as chemistry kits, to ensure their safe use.

◆ EN 71-6: Finger Paints

This standard focuses on the chemical content of finger paints to ensure they are safe for children’s skin and health.

◆ EN 71-7: Swings, Slides, and Similar Activity Toys for Indoor and Outdoor Domestic Use

This standard outlines the mechanical safety requirements for household activity toys such as swings and slides.

◆ EN 71-8: Organic Chemical Compounds – Requirements

It sets limits for harmful chemical compounds, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), that may be present in toys.

◆ EN 71-9: Organic Chemical Compounds – Sample Preparation and Extraction

This standard provides guidance on how to sample and extract toys for the analysis of organic chemical compounds.

◆ EN 71-10: Organic Chemical Compounds – Methods of Analysis

This standard specifies the methods for analyzing organic chemical compounds in toys.

2.EN 62115: Electric Toys Safety

This standard applies to toys with electrical components and sets safety requirements to prevent hazards such as electric shock and overheating.

3.EN 60825: Safety of Laser Products

This standard applies to toys with laser components, ensuring that the laser output is within safe limits to avoid damage to eyes and skin.

4.EN 55014 and EN 61000: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

These standards ensure that electrical toys do not emit excessive electromagnetic radiation and are not affected by external electromagnetic interference.

5.ISO 8124 Series: International Toy Safety Standards

Though ISO 8124 is an international standard, it is similar to European standards and applies to the global market. These standards cover physical and mechanical properties, flammability, chemical content, and electrical safety requirements.

Children's Product Certificate Testing Standards

1.ASTM F963: Toy Safety Standard (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety)

The EN 71 series is the European toy safety standard, covering a wide range of safety requirements for toys. It is essential for toys to pass CE certification.

◆ ASTM F963-1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

This standard tests the structure, design, and safety of toys, including risks from small parts, sharp edges, and points that may cause physical harm to children.

◆ ASTM F963-2: Flammability

It outlines flammability requirements for toy materials to ensure they do not ignite or burn rapidly when exposed to flames.

◆ ASTM F963-3: Chemical and Heavy Metals Content

This limits the migration of certain harmful elements (e.g., lead, cadmium, mercury) in toys, ensuring they do not pose a health risk to children.

◆ ASTM F963-4: Toys Containing Magnets

This standard ensures that small magnets in toys are securely fixed and will not detach, which could pose a swallowing or inhalation hazard to children.

2.CPSIA Regulations for Lead and Phthalates Testing

The EN 71 series is the European toy safety standard, covering a wide range of safety requirements for toys. It is essential for toys to pass CE certification.

◆ Lead Content in Substrate Materials

Under CPSIA, the total lead content in any accessible part of children’s products (e.g., paint, coatings, plastic, metal) must not exceed 100 ppm (parts per million).

◆ Lead in Paint and Surface Coatings

The lead content in the paint and surface coatings on toys must not exceed 90 ppm.

◆ Phthalates Content

Toys and childcare articles must not contain more than 0.1% of the eight prohibited phthalates to ensure safety against chemical exposure.

3.16 CFR Part 1500: Hazardous Substances Act (HSA)

◆ Toxicity Testing

This regulation mandates that toys must not contain harmful chemicals or substances, including volatile toxic substances, that could pose health risks to children.

◆ Choking Hazard Warning Labels

Toys that present a choking hazard (e.g., small parts, balloons, small balls) must include appropriate warning labels for consumer awareness.

4.16 CFR Part 1501: Small Parts Ban

Toys intended for children under three years old must not contain small parts that can detach and be swallowed or inhaled, to prevent choking hazards.

5.16 CFR Part 1510: Rattles Safety Standard

Rattles for infants must not contain small parts and must pass specific size and shape tests to prevent choking risks.

6.16 CFR Part 1511: Pacifiers Safety Standard

This standard specifies the structural, material, and size requirements for pacifiers to ensure they do not pose choking or physical hazards to infants.

7.Electric Toys Safety Standards

Electric toys must undergo safety testing to ensure they are free from risks such as electric shock, overheating, and short circuits.

8.Other Related Testing

◆ 16 CFR Part 1303: Lead Paint Rule

This tests the lead content in surface coatings to ensure compliance with lead regulations.

◆ Impact and Drop Testing

Toys are tested to ensure they remain safe and intact when subjected to normal use and accidental drops.

China: GB 6675 National Toy Safety Standard

China's toy safety standards primarily follow **GB 6675**, which is similar to international standards (such as EN 71 and ISO 8124) to ensure toy safety. It covers the following aspects:

◆ GB 6675.1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

This standard specifies requirements for the structure, edges, and points of toys to prevent injuries to children.

◆ GB 6675.2: Flammability

This restricts the flammability of toy materials to ensure that toys do not pose a fire hazard under normal use or exposure to flame.

◆ GB 6675.3: Migration of Certain Elements

This mainly targets toxic chemicals and heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.) to ensure these substances do not pose health risks to children.

◆ GB 6675.4: Chemical Safety

This sets limits on harmful chemicals in toys to ensure chemical safety.

Canada: CCPSA (Canada Consumer Product Safety Act)

Canada's toy safety standards are governed by the **Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)**, covering the following:

◆ Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17)

This standard tests the mechanical and physical properties of toys to ensure they pose no choking, cutting, or other risks to children.

◆ Heavy Metals in Toys

It specifies limits on toxic metals, particularly strict controls on lead and mercury.

◆ Flammability Tests

This mandates requirements for the flammability of toy materials, especially for plush and textile toys.

Japan: ST Standards (Japan Toy Safety Standard)

Japan's toy safety standard is the **ST standard**, set by the **Japan Toy Association**, which includes:

◆ ST Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

This tests the physical structure of toys to ensure they do not cause mechanical injuries.

◆ ST Part 2: Flammability

This ensures that toy materials do not ignite rapidly.

◆ ST Part 3: Chemical Safety

This restricts the levels of toxic chemicals and heavy metals in toys, especially those harmful to children, such as lead and phthalates.

Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 8124

The toy safety standard adopted by Australia and New Zealand is **AS/NZS 8124**, which is similar to the international standard **ISO 8124**. It primarily covers:

◆ Mechanical and Physical Properties

This tests the structure of toys to ensure they are safe, with no choking, pinching, or other physical hazards.

◆ Flammability

It tests the burning performance of toy materials, particularly for plush and fabric toys.

◆ Toxicology and Heavy Metals

This limits the presence of harmful substances in toys to ensure they do not contain excessive heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, etc.) or harmful chemicals.

South Korea: KC Standards (Korea Certification)

South Korea's **KC certification** is primarily governed by the **KATS (Korean Agency for Technology and Standards)**, with the toy safety standard **KC 62133**, covering:

◆ Mechanical and Physical Properties

This tests the mechanical safety of toys to prevent injuries during use.

◆ Chemical Safety

This tests the chemical components of toys to limit heavy metals and harmful substances.

◆ Flammability

This tests the flammability of toy materials, especially for plush toys.

Brazil: INMETRO

Brazil's toy safety standards are overseen by **INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality)**, and its standards are similar to ISO and EN 71. All toys sold in the Brazilian market must pass INMETRO certification. The main testing content includes:

◆ Mechanical and Physical Properties

This ensures the structural safety of toys to prevent physical injuries.

◆ Chemical Safety

This tests for toxic substances (such as heavy metals and chemicals) to ensure compliance with limits.

◆ Flammability

This restricts the flammability of toy materials, particularly plush toys.

Other

BS 5665 (British Standards Institution)
DIN EN 71 (German Standards Institution)
NF EN 71 (French Standards Institution)

These three standards are divided into three parts: mechanical and physical performance, combustion performance, and migration of specific elements. As long as they pass the requirements of the EN 71 test, they meet the requirements of these three standards. The first and second parts are generally regarded as the overall test, and the third part is the same as EN 71-3.

EN 1122：2001 EU inspection standard for cadmium content in plastics. This part can be tested according to customer requirements.

TOY SAFETY

European toy safety testing standard

Children's Product Certificate Testing Standards

China: GB 6675 National Toy Safety Standard

Canada: CCPSA (Canada Consumer Product Safety Act)

Japan: ST Standards (Japan Toy Safety Standard)

Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 8124

South Korea: KC Standards (Korea Certification)

Brazil: INMETRO

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