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Our Service Contents 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 specific countries... P.23 High quality products are the key to ensuring healthy growth for manufacturers, exporters and retailers. TUV Rheinland can provide you with assistance to ensure the best quality products. Safety, Quality, health, efficiency and compliance are the results of our work. Independent, neutral and competent, we are committed to helping our clients more successful. 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.
GLOBAL Toy Safety Standards TABLE-1: Worldwide Toy Safety Standards Test item Australia Canada Europe New Zealand British America International Japan China Brazil Physical and Mechanical Test AS/NZS ISO 8124-1 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) Flammability Test (Other Materials) Analysis on Toxic Elements (Heavy Metal) AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 BS EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 Toy Regulation (SOR/2011-17) of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-2 BS EN71-2 AS/NZS ISO 8124-3 EN71-3 AS/NZS ISO 8124-3 BS EN71-3 16 CFR 1610, ASTM F963 16 CFR 1500, 44, ASTM F963 16 CFR 1303, CPSIA, ASTM F963 ISO 8124-2 ST2002/2012-2 GB6675 Annex B NM 300-2 ISO 8124-2 ST2002/2012-2 GB6675 Annex B NM 300-2 ISO 8124-3 ST2002-3/ST2012-3, Food Sanitation Law (Toys) GB6675 Annex C GB24613 NM 300-3 Stuffing 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 Stuffing 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 Phthalates Contents Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2010-298) Azo Dye PAH REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2005/84/EC) REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2005/84/EC) REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2002/61/EC) For Germany Market ZEK 01.4-08 = 18 PAH REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2005/84/EC) REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2005/84/EC) REACH Annex XVII (The previous 2002/61/EC) CPSIA CPSIA ST2002-3/ST2012-3, Food Sanitation Law (Toys) ST2002-3/ST2012-3, Food Sanitation Law (Toys) GB 24613 GB 24613 Brazil Ordinance No. 369 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 Cosmetics Trade Act of 1974 AS/NZS CISPR 14-1 ICES-003 AS/NZS CI SPR14-1 2004/108/EC FCC PART 15 CISPR14-1 & -2 Cosmetic. Regulations CRC c.869 76/768/EC; EC No. 1223/2009 Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law 21 CFR 700-740 GB 4343 Hygienic Standard for Cosmetic 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 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 forefinger 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 A b u s e T e s t Compression Drop Tip Over 20lb / 10s 4.5 feet height / 10 times 25lb / 10s 3 feet height / 4 times 30lb / 10s 3 feet height / 4 times (Projected surface) S 400IN 2 (0.258 M 2 ); or (subject volume) V 3FT 3 (0-08M 3 ); 3 times tip over; no drop test required 110N/ 10s At a height of 850mm, 5 times Apply a force not greater than 120N, 3 times tip over 114N/10s (for under 36 months) 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) Pushing the toy slowly past its center of balance, 3 times 110 N At a height of 4.5ft, 4 times For children over 3 years, At a height of 3 ft, 4 times N/A 114N/10s (for under 36 months) 136N/10s (for children 36 months 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) Pushing the toy slowly past its center of balance, 3 times 114N/10s (for under 36 months) 136N/10s (for children > 37 months) At a height of 138cm, 10 times (for children under 18months) At a height of 93cm, 4 times (for children 18months 96 months) Pushing the toy slowly past its center of balance, 3 times This test is applied to a part that can be touched by children but can not be impacted during the drop and impact test 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 eyeprotecting 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 (Con t) 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 flexure 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 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 Dynamic strength According to the test age, a driving toy carrying correspondent load impacts a non-flexible 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 nonflexible step (50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times According to the test age, a driving toy carrying correspondent load impacts a non-flexible step (50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times According to the test age, a driving toy carrying correspondent load impacts a nonflexible step (50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times According to the test age, a driving toy carrying correspondent load impacts a nonflexible step (50mm height) with 2m/s; 3 times This test is applied to ride-on toys that can be drove by children Strength test 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 child s 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 N/A 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 children s 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 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). 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% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% The Vinyl in any part of 0.1% 0.1% Any toys for children Plasticized material Plasticized material toys for children under Plasticized material of PVC, Any toy or childcare up to 12 and childcare DBP 0.1% on toys and childcare 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% on toys under 6 and 0.1% the age of 14 and children 0.1% PU or rubber used in 0.1% article articles for children up to articles childcare article <3 articles for children under designated toy 3 BBP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 4 0.1% 0.1% Vinyl plastic used in any toys PVC part that DINP 0.1% / 0.1% The Vinyl in any part of 0.1% Plasticized materials is not intended to come in 0.1% 0.1% Any toys for children up of PVC, PU Plasticized material Any toys and childcare a toy or child care article contact with Vinyl plastic to 12 that can be placed or rubber on toys and childcare articles which can be that can in a reasonably mouth used in any toys 0.1% in a child's mouth and intended to intended for articles which can be placed in mouth for foreseeable manner, be childcare articles for Plasticized material come into children under 3 DIDP placed in the mouth 0.1% children under 3 0.1% placed in the mouth of a children up to 3 0.1% on toys under 6 and 0.1% 0.1% direct contact 0.1% childcare article <3 child under 4 with infants DNOP 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% mouth 0.1% DnHP / / / 0.1% Plasticized material on toys under 6 and childcare article <3 / / / 07 08
EUROPEAN Toy Safety Standards The new European Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) was published on 30 June 2009 in the Official 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. TABLE-4: Comparison of Heavy Metal Requirement of 2009/48/EC and EN71-3 of 88/378/EC 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) AI 5625 1406 70000 Toy Materials except Modeling clay modeling clay (mg/kg) (mg/kg) 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 defines 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 certification, 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: 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 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 children s 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. 11 12
TABLE-5: EN 71-9 Organic Chemical Compounds Requirements Restricted Substances & Limits List Toys/Toy Conpounds Materials 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G(a) 2G(b) 2H 2I Formaldehyde Flame retardants Colorants Primary aromatic amines Monomers Solvents migration Solvents Inhalation Wood preservatives Wood preservatives Preservatives (Other than wood preservatives) Plasticisers ph Value 1999/45/EC Ingredient assessment for Cl.4.2.1 & Cl.4.2.3 Toys intended to be mouthed by children under 3 years of age Toys or accessible toy components, with a mass of 150g or less intended to be played with in the hands by children under 3 Toys and accessible components of toys intended for children under 3 years of age Mouthpiece components of month-actuated toys POLYMERIC x x x POLYMERIC x x x WOOD x x x x x PAPER x x x TEXTILE x x x x LEATHER x x x POLYMERIC x x x WOOD x x x x PAPER x x Inflatable toys with a surface greater than 0.5m 2 when fully inflated POLYMERIC x POLYMERIC x x Toys worn over the mouth or nose TEXTILE x x x PAPER x x Toys which the child can enter POLYMERIC TEXTILE x x 13 14
TABLE-5: EN 71-9 Organic Chemical Compounds Requirements (Con t) Restricted Substances & Limits List. Toys/Toy Conpounds Materials 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G(a) 2G(b) 2H 2I Formaldehyde Flame retardants Colorants Primary aromatic amines Monomers Solvents migration Solvents Inhalation Wood preservatives Wood preservatives Preservatives (Other than wood preservatives) Plasticisers ph Value 1999/45/EC Ingredient assessment for Cl.4.2.1 & Cl.4.2.3 Components of Graphic Instruments sold as toys or used in toys Toys and accessible components of toys for indoor use POLYMERIC x x x WOOD x x Toys and accessible components of toys for outdoor use WOOD x Toys and components of toys which mimic food Solid toy material intended to leave a trace Colored accessible liquids in toys Non-colored accessible liquids in toys POLYMERIC x x x ALL x x LIQUID x x x x x 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 Imitation tattoos with adhesive ALL x x x ALL x x x x Imitation Jewellery POLYMERIC x x x a: Not Including ink used in writing instruments 15 16
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 finger paints. N-nitrosamines N-nitrosatable substances For elastomers 0.05mg/kg 1mg/kg For finger paints 0.02mg/kg 1mg/kg 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 classified as dangerous. Corresponding definition as following: 1/ Olfactory board games to learn, to recognize different odours or flavours 2/ Cosmetic kits (not include play cosmetics for dolls) to make soaps, lipstick, shampoos, etc 3/ Gustative board games to learn different tastes or flavours 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 17 18
EU Labeling Requirement Traceability labeling Toy shall bear i) the name and address of Manufacturer and/or Importer*, ii) identification number. Identification number can be a type, batch, serial or model number or other element allowing their identification. 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 fixed to the toy, a label or to the packaging. It is sufficient 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]* AMERICAN Toy Safety Standards TABLE-6: US Chemical Requirement Highlight Requirement Highlight Regulation ASTM F963 Soluble Heavy Metal CPSIA 101 Lead CPSIA 108 Phthalate Coating Substrate Coating Substrate 6 Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DINP, DIDP or DNOP) (a) (a) Total lead Total lead content (90 content (100 ppm, ref. to ppm, ref. to CPSIA) CPSIA) (b) 8 soluble heavy metals (b) 8 soluble heavy metals (limits same as EN71-3) (c) Migratable Cadmium (200 μg, for small part metallic components) 5 Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DnHP or DIDP) 90ppm 100ppm 100ppm 100ppm CA Prop 65 Lead (a) 200ppm for PVC components (b) 600ppm for Non-PVC components (c) 200ppm for Baby bibs Not suitable for children under 36 months or Not suitable for children under three years + hazard + harm For example: Warning. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts. Choking hazard. Warning. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Long cord. Strangulation hazard. Warning. Small parts. Choking 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 leaflet or in the instructions for use, instead of on the toy or on the packaging. 19 20
ASTM F963 Labeling Requirements 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. TABLE-7: Summary of the labeling requirements to comply with this specification 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 baby s reach ). 6) Toys with functional sharp edges or points (age between 48 and 96 months) [packaging] Shall contain following or equivalent text: This toy contains functional sharp edges / points. 7) Art materials - 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 asreceived 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 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). - 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. 2) Mobiles intended to be attached to a crib, playpen, wall or ceiling [toy and packaging] - 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 baby s 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: 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 defined 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. Possible entanglement injury. Keep out of baby s reach. 3) Aquatic toys [toy and packaging] 4) Stroller and carriage toys [toy] Shall contain following or equivalent text: 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. 5) Simulated protective devices [toy and packaging] Shall contain following or equivalent text: This toy is not a safety protective device. 21 Possible entanglement or strangulation injury when attached to crib or playpen. Do not attach to crib or playpen. 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 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. 22 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 latex balloon or any toy or game that contains a latex balloon: CHOKING HAZARD Children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
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