Toy Testing
Prime Testing Group Ltd. offers comprehensive, strict and reliable toy testing services in compliance with the widest range of toy safety standards and requirements in the world, including standards in USA, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, South America, Arab States of the Gulf and other countries or regions. Our widely recognized compliance reports, certificates and test reports conform to the strict requirements of each individual country.
We provide one-stop testing solutions for toy industry, tested products include, but not limited to:
» Plastic toys
» Plush toys
» Battery operated toys
» Radio-controlled toys
» Hand-held games
» Figurines
» Arts and craft materials
» Musical toys
» Projectile toys
» Construction toys
» Aquatic toys
» Inflatable toys
» Toy scooters
» Ride-on toys
» Toy chests
» Woodwork toys
» Intelligence toys
» Imitated toys
Testing CapabilitiesWe provide toy safety testing services and evaluation as below:
USA
• ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
(Including: Mechanical / Physical Hazards, Flammability, Heavy Metals, Chemical Hazards, Microbial Hazards, Labeling Evaluation, etc.)
• Lead in Paint and Similar Surface-Coating Materials – 16 CFR Part 1303
• Phthalates: CPSIA Section 108(a), CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3
• Toxics in Packaging – CONEG requirements
• Small Parts Testing – ASTM F963
• Flammability of Clothing Textiles – 16 CFR 1610 and 1615
• CPSIA Tracking Labels
• 47 C.F.R., Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
• ANSI C63.4
• 16 CFR 1500.18 Banned toys and other banned articles intended for use by children
• 16 CFR 1500.19 Misbranded toys and other articles intended for use by children
• 16 CFR 1500.44 Method for determining extremely flammable and flammable solids
• 16 CFR 1500.47 Method for determining the sound pressure level produced by toy caps
• 16 CFR 1500.48 Technical requirements for determining a sharp point in toys and other articles intended for use by children under 8 years of age
• 16 CFR 1500.49 Technical requirements for determining a sharp metal or glass edge in toys and other articles intended for use by children under 8 years of age
• 16 CFR 1500.50-53 Test method for simulating use and abuse of toys and other articles intended for use by children
• 16 CFR 1500.87 Children’s products containing lead: inaccessible component parts
• 16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under 3 Years of Age which Present Choking, Aspiration, or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts
• California Health & Safety Code 108935 - BBP/DBP/DEHP content
• California Health & Safety Code 108935 - DNOP/DINP/DIDP content
European Union (EU)
Directive 2009/48/EC: Toy Safety Directives
EN 71-1 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-2 Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3 Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements (19 Heavy Metals)
EN 71-4 Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
EN 71-5 Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
EN 71-7 Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
EN 71-8 Safety of toys - Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN71- 9 Safety of toys - Part 9: Organic chemical compounds. Requirements
EN71-10 Safety of toys - Part 10: Organic chemical compounds. Sample preparation and extraction
EN71-11 Safety of toys - Part 11: Organic chemical compounds. Methods of analysis
EN 71-12 Safety of toys - Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
EN 71-13 Safety of toys - Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games
EN 71-14 Safety of toys - Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC - Safety Assessment on the following properties:
- Chemical
- Physical
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Flammability
- Hygiene
- Radioactivity hazards
EN 62115 Electric toys - Safety
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 55014-1 Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission
EN 55014-2 Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 2: Immunity
IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test
European Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Annex XVII:
Item no. 51 and 52 – Phthalate content
Item no. 23 – Cadmium content
Item no. 43 – Azocolourants and Azodyes
Item no. 20 (4, 5 & 6) – The DBT, DOT and tri-substituted organostannic compound content requirements
Item no. 22 – Pentachlorophenol (PCP) content
Item no. 50 – Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Item no. 5 – Benzene content
Item no. 61 – Dimethylfumarate (DMF)
Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
Directive 2012/19/EU Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2006/66/EC Batteries and Accumulators
Directive 94/62/EC Packaging and packaging waste.
EC Regulation 10/2011 Food contact material
EC No. 1935/2004 Materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
Directive 87/357/EEC Dangerous Imitations Directive
Directive 93/68/EEC Rules for the Affixing and Use of the CE Conformity Marking
DIN 53160-1 Determination of the colourfastness of articles for common use - Part 1: Test with artificial saliva
DIN 53160-2 Determination of the colourfastness of articles for common use - Part 2: Test with artificial sweat
German Food Law (LFGB)
Canada
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17: Mechanical and Physical Requirements
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 32: Flammability test
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 27(3)(d): Phthalate content
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 23: Toxic elements
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 21: Cellulose Nitrate and Celluloid
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 4: Packaging
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 22: Toxicological Hazards – Specific Substances:
- carbon tetrachloride
- methyl alcohol
- petroleum distillate
- benzene
- turpentine
- boric acid or salts of boric acid
- ethyl etherToys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 24: Toxicological Hazards - Organic Solvents and Balloon Blowing Kits
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 25: Toxicological Hazards - General Toxicity
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 26: Toxicological Hazards - Corrosives, Irritants and Sensitizers
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 27: Toxicological Hazards - Substances in Plastic Toys for Children <3 Years of Age
Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 Section 40: Rattles
Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations (SOR/2010-273)
Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations (SOR/98-176)
Hazardous Products (Tents) Regulations (SOR/90-245)
Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2010-298)
Science Education Sets Regulations (C.R.C.,c. 934)
Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2005-109)
Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011-22)
Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act (R.S.,1985, c. C-38)
Industry Canada Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003.
Australia / New Zealand
AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 Safety of Toys - Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
AS/NZS ISO 8124.2 Safety of Toys - Flammability
AS/NZS ISO 8124.3 Safety of Toys - Migration of certain elements
AS/NZS 8124.9 Safety of Toys - Organic chemical compounds - Requirements
AS/NZS 8124.10 Safety of Toys - Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction
AS/NZS 8124.11 Safety of Toys - Organic Chemical compounds - Methods of analysis
AS/NZS ISO 8124 Safety of toys set
AS/NZS 62115 Electric Toys - Safety
Australia Consumer Protection Notice No. 11 of 2011 (DEHP Content)
International
ISO 8124-1 Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
ISO 8124-2 Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
ISO 8124-3 Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
ISO 8124-4 Safety of toys - Part 4: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
ISO 8124-6 Safety of toys - Part 6: Certain phthalate esters in toys and children's products
China
GB 6675 National safety technical code for toys
GB 19865 Electric toys safety
GB/T 9832 Sewed plush and cloth toys
GB 18401 National general safety technical code for textile products
GB 5296.5 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest-instructions for use of toys Stationery
GB 21027 Request in common use of security for students articles
QB/T 2777 Marker
QB/ 1336 Crayon
Japan
Japan Food Sanitation law (JFSL) – Section 4
Japan Toy Safety Standard, ST2012
Part 1 Mechanical and Physical Properties
Part 2 Flammability
Part 3 Chemical PropertiesTaiwan
Chinese National Standard CNS 4797, 4798 Toy Safety Standard
Chinese National Standard CNS 15138 Phthalates of plastic toys under 14 years
Chinese National Standard CNS 12940 for Strollers and Carriages
Mexico
NOM-252-SSA1-2011
Toy Safety and Commercial Information—Toy and School Material Safety. Limits on the Bioavailability of Metals used on
Articles with Paints and Dyes. Chemical Specifications and Test Methods.NOM-015-SCFI-2007 Labeling for Toys
Brazil
ABNT NBR NM 300-1 Safety of Toys - Part 1: General properties, mechanical and physical.
ABNT NBR NM 300-2 Safety of Toys - Part 2: Flammability
ABNT NBR NM 300-3 Safety of Toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
ABNT NBR NM 300-4 Safety of Toys - Part 4: Games of chemical experiments and related activities.
ABNT NBR NM 300-5 Safety of Toys - Part 5: Chemical games distinct from games of experiments.
ABNT NBR NM 300-6 Safety of Toys - Part 6: Safety of electric toys.
ABNT NBR 15859 Large inflatable toys. Safety requirements and test methods.
Argentina
MERCOSUR Resolution N 23/04 - Technical Standard on Toy Safety:
NM 300-1 Safety of toys Part 1: General, mechanical and physical properties
NM 300-2 Safety of toys Part 2: Flammability
NM 300-3 Safety of toys Part 3: migration of certain elements
NM 300-4 Safety of toys Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
NM 300-5 Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
NM-300-6 Safety of toys Part 6: Security of electric toys
South Africa
SANS 8124-1 / ISO 8124-1 Safety of Toys - Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties
SANS 8124-2/ISO 8124-2 Safety of Toys - Part 2: Flammability
SANS 8124-3:1997/ISO 8124-3 Safety of Toys - Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements
Arab States of the Gulf
GSO Technical Regulation No. BD07070502:
GSO 577 Children's Toys - General safety requirements
GSO 578 Methods of Testing Toys - Part 1: Mechanical and chemical tests
GSO 579 Methods of Testing Toys - Part 2: Flammability tests
EN 71-1 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-2 Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3 Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 71-4 Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
EN 71-5 Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
EN 71-7 Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods
EN 71-8 Safety of toys - Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
EN 71-9 Safety of toys - Part 9: Organic chemical compounds. Requirements
EN 71-10 Safety of toys - Part 10: Organic chemical compounds. Sample preparation and extraction
EN 71-11 Safety of toys - Part 11: Organic chemical compounds. Methods of analysis
