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Compliance Plan for Toys Exported to the United States
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Compliance Plan for Toys Exported to the United States
In the era of global procurement, brand owners, retailers, importers, and manufacturers face significant challenges, especially in the toy and children’s products industry, which is one of the most strictly regulated sectors.Non-compliant toys and childcare products may pose serious risks to children’s health and damage business reputation if recalled by regulatory authorities.
Summary of U.S. Toy Safety Standards
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Suitable for 12 Toys for children aged ... and under ( Routine ) |
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CPSIA Test ( Lead, phthalates ) |
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CPSIA Tracking tag |
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Widget Warning |
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Children’s Product Certificate CPC |
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California 65 Proposal |
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Law Label URN Number Registration ( For soft stuffed toys ) |
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Textile label |
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Care label |
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Place of origin |
ASTM F 963
ASTM F963 focuses on minimizing potential safety hazards associated with toys. This standard applies to a wide range of toys, including balls, plush toys, dolls, action figures, games, infant and preschool toys, ride-on toys, battery-operated toys, projectile toys, and other toy products.
ASTM F963 covers requirements related to material quality, flammability, toxic substances, small parts, accessible edges, sharp points, electrical safety, thermal energy, and other potential hazards.
All toys are required to undergo simulated use and abuse testing, as well as safety hazard assessments.The standard specifies different requirements for different age groups based on the types of hazards involved and children’s physical, cognitive, or developmental abilities to handle potential risks.
CPSIA Test
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 regulates children’s products sold in the United States. A children’s product is defined as a product primarily intended for children aged 12 years and under.CPSIA requires mandatory third-party testing for all children’s products sold in the United States.
Main CPSIA testing requirements include:
◉ Total Lead Content
◉Phthalate Content
CPSIA Tracking Label
Toys must include a tracking label required by CPSIA. The tracking label must contain the following information:
◉ Manufacturer or Importer Name
◉ Production Location
◉ Production Date
◉ Batch Number
Place of Origin
Toy products sold in the United States must include a country-of-origin marking.A permanent country-of-origin label must be attached to both the product and its packaging. Adhesive labels alone are not acceptable.
Electronic Toys
If you plan to sell remote-controlled toys and other electronic toys in the United States, in addition to general toy safety requirements, you must also comply with the following regulations and standards.
FCC Part 15
FCC Part 15 (Federal Communications Commission Part 15) regulates certain electronic devices operating at frequencies of 9 kHz or above. It applies to most consumer electronic products and electrical equipment imported into the United States, including electronic toys.
FCC Logo
After passing FCC Part 15 testing, the FCC logo may be displayed on the product and packaging.
FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
Manufacturers or importers of electronic toys are required to provide an FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
The document must include the following information:
◉Issuing Company
◉Address
◉Telephone/Fax Number
◉Product Name
◉Model Number
◉Applicable Standards (e.g., FCC Part 15)
◉Authorized Representative Signature
◉Date
U.S. Electrical Product Safety Standards
Electrical product safety standards in the United States are generally voluntary. However, manufacturers may apply for ETL Certification Marks and UL Marks to demonstrate that their electrical toy products comply with applicable safety requirements.
If imported toy products cause property damage or personal injury, manufacturers and importers may be held responsible. Therefore, product safety must be ensured before products enter the U.S. market.
UL Standard
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) develops safety standards for electronic toy products, including:
UL 696 –UL Standard for Safety Electric Toys
UL 498 –Attachment plugs and receptacles
UL 83 – Thermoplastic-insulated wires and cables
Amazon
Amazon often requires UL test reports to verify product compliance. U.S. retailers also commonly require suppliers to provide UL test reports.
Wooden Toys
Certain wooden products, including some wooden toys, are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS).
Manufacturers must be approved wooden handicraft producers. Approved manufacturers must meet facility requirements agreed upon by the United States and China, including:
Facility sanitation requirements
Pest control measures
Material quarantine requirements
Traceability systems
Fumigation and heat treatment requirements
Children’s Toys Containing Composite Wood Panels
Some children’s toys containing composite wood panels (such as plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and particleboard) must obtain EPA/CARB certification.
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