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16 CFR 1250: US. Safety Standard for Toys
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CPC
What are the U.S. toy safety standards?
The U.S. toy safety standard refers to ASTM F963‑17, incorporated as 16 CFR Part 1250. Children's toys manufactured or imported on or after February 28, 2018, must comply with and be tested to ASTM F963‑17.
ASTM F963‑17 (Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety) is a comprehensive standard addressing identified toy‑related risks. The CPSIA of 2008 made the then‑current voluntary toy safety standard a nationwide mandatory safety rule for children's products.
Do toy safety standards require third‑party testing and certification?
es. Toys designed for or intended for children 12 and under must be tested by a CPSC‑accredited laboratory, and the manufacturer/importer must issue a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) demonstrating compliance.
Applicable Standards
16 CFR 1250 Safety Standard Mandating for Toys Regulations on Toy Safety Standards
ASTM F963-17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
Does each part of the toy safety standard apply to every toy?
No. The toy safety standard is a detailed and comprehensive document that sets forth requirements for many different types and categories of toys. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to toy safety standards. Different parts of the toy standard apply to different toys. Many sections of this standard may not be applicable to a particular product, but numerous sections are likely to be relevant.
For example, if your toy does not produce any sound, you are not required to comply with the portion of the toy standard that tests sound levels; however, many other provisions in the toy standard may still apply to your toy. Because different toys have distinct characteristics, materials, and functions, each toy must be evaluated individually to determine which provisions of the standard are applicable.
What are the specific third‑party testing requirements?
The sections of the toy safety standard that require third-party testing are as follows: :
ASTM F963-17
●Chapter 4.3.5.1 Section, surface coating material - Solubility test of metals
●Chapter 4.3.5.2 Festival, toy substrate material
●Chapter 4.3.6.3 Cleanliness of liquids, pastes, putties, gels, and powders ( Excluding cosmetics and testing of formulations intended to prevent microbial degradation. )
●Chapter 4.3.7 Section, filling material
●Chapter 4.5 Festival, sound-making toy ( This section requires compliance with the provisions of Title … of the United States Code. 16 Chapter 1250 Section modification )
●Chapter 4.6 Festival, small items ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory documentation. )
●Chapter 4.7 Festival, the palpable edge ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory materials. )
●Chapter 4.8 Section, projection
●Chapter 4.9 Festival, a tangible point ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the guidance document. )
●Chapter 4.10 Section, wire, or pole
●Chapter 4.11 Nails and fasteners
●Chapter 4.12 Festival, plastic film
●Chapter 4.13 Festival , Folding mechanism and hinge
●Chapter 4.14 Knots, ropes, straps, and elastic bands
●Chapter 4.15 Section, stability and overload requirements
●Chapter 4.16 Festival, confined space
●Chapter 4.17 Section: Wheels, Tires, and Axles
●Chapter 4.18 Section: Holes, clearances, and accessibility of mechanical assemblies
●Chapter 4.19 Section, simulation protection device ( Except for labels and / or as required by the instruction manual )。
●Chapter 4.20.1 Pacifier with a rubber nipple / Nitrosamine testing
●Chapter 4.20.2 Festival, toy pacifier
●Chapter 4.21 Festival, catapult toy
●Chapter 4.22 Teething, pacifiers, and teething toys
●Chapter 4.23.1 A rattle with a bell-shaped, hemispherical, or circular flared end.
●Chapter 4.24 Festival, squishy toy
●Chapter 4.25 Festival, battery-operated toys ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory documentation. )
●Chapter 4.26 A toy designed to be attached to a crib or playpen. ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory materials. )。
●Chapter 4.27 Festivals, stuffing materials, and beanbag toys
●Chapter 4.30 Festival, marking of toy guns
●Chapter 4.32 A toy with a spherical end, for example.
●Chapter 4.35 Festival, pom-pom
●Chapter 4.36 Festival, hemispherical object
●Chapter 4.37 Festival, yo-yo elastic band toy
●Chapter 4.38 Festival, magnet ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory documentation. )。
●Chapter 4.39 A chin trapped between the handle and the steering wheel.
●Chapter 4.40 Section, expansive materials
●Chapter 4.41 Festival, toy box ( Tags and / Unless otherwise specified in the explanatory documentation. )
Not required by toy safety standards. CPSC The section pertaining to third-party testing is as follows:
● ASTM F963 The portion related to the manufacturing process means that testing the finished product cannot provide a meaningful assessment of the toy. ( For example, the 4.3.6.1 Purified water specifications for the section )。
● ASTM F963 Requirements in China regarding labels, explanatory documentation, or producer identification.
● In general, the Commission has stated that it will not require third-party testing and certification for certain labels and technical requirements. For example, under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act… (15 US.C. 1261-1278) Labeling requirements and the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 US.C. 1191-1204) The labeling requirements do not mandate that products undergo third-party testing.
● ASTM F963 Some of the content involves making visual assessments without any tools or equipment.
Are any sections exempt from third‑party testing?
Yes. Even where third‑party testing is exempt, the CPC must certify full compliance with all applicable provisions of the standard. Manufacturers must ensure and document compliance for those exempt sections as well.
The vast majority of toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China, while U.S. regulations impose stringent safety controls. SATISFY provides compliance guidance for toys; contact SATISFY customer service for more details.
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