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» EN71 Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

» EN71 Part 2: Flammability

» EN71 Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements

» EN71 Part 4: Experimental Sets for Chemistry and Related Activities

» EN71 Part 5: Chemical Toys (Sets) Other Than Experimental Sets

» EN71 Part 6: Graphical Symbol for Age Warning Labeling

» EN71 Part 7: Finger Paints - Requirements and Test Methods

» EN71 Part 8: Swings, Slides and Similar Activity Toys for Indoor and    Outdoor Family Domestic Use

» EN71 Part 9: Organic Chemical Compounds - Requirements

» EN71 Part 10: Organic Chemical Compounds - Sample Preparation and    Extraction

» EN71 Part 11: Organic Chemical Compounds - Methods of Analusis

» EN 62115: Electric Toys - Safety

» EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility): Directive 2004/108/EC (89/336/EEC)

» Phthalate Content: Directive 2002/84/EC

» Cadmium Content: Directive 91/338/EEC

» Liquid Filled Toy - Solvent Quantitative Analysis

                              Flash Point

                              Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption:                               Directive 98/83/EC

» Azo Dyestuff (Carcinogenic Amines) Test 2002/61/EC & 2003/3/EC

» Play Cosmetics Tests: Directive 76/768/EEC

» Nickel Release in Metal: EN 1810, EN 1811 and EN12472

» Food Grade Plastic: Directive 2002/72/EC

» Toxic Elements Test on Packaging Materials: Directive 2005/20/EC    (94/62/EEC)

» Food Imitations: Directive 87/357/EEC

CPSIA - US CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT

ASTM F963

» Physical and Mechanical Test

» Flammability Test: Textile Materials (16 CFR 1610) and Plastic Toys, etc    (16 CFR 1500.44)

» Heavy Metal Test

» DEHP Content in PVC

» Microbiological Test for Liquid in Toys

» Electrical Test for Battery Operated Toys

» Cleanliness Test for Stuffing Materials

» Pennsylvania Regulation for Stuffing Cleanliness        

   - Ammonia

   - Arsenic (as Arsenic Oxide)

   - Dirt and Other Foreign Matter

   - Electrostatic Charge

   - Lead Content

   - Oil and Grease

   - Urea

   - Flammability Test

» Labeling Requirements as per ASTM F963

» Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act: ASTM D-4236

» Marking Requirements for Toy Guns: 16 CFR 1150

CPSC REGULATIONS

» Physical and Mechanical Tests

» 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 1500.47 Method for determining the sound pressure level produced    by toy caps

» 16 CFR 1500.48 Sharp Point Test

» 16 CFR 1500.49 Sharp Edge Test

» 16 CFR 1500.50-53 Test method for simulating use and abuse of toys    and other articles intended for use by children

» 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

Flammability Tests

» 16 CFR 1500.44 Method for determining extremely flammable and    flammable solids

» 16 CFR 1610 Standards for Flammability of Clothing Textiles

Lead in Paint Coating

» 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer    Products Bearing Lead Containing Paint

Others

» 15 CFR 1150 Marking of Toys, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms

» 16 CFR 1510 Requirements for Rattles

» 21 CFR 170-189 Food for Human Consumption

» 21 CFR 700-740 Requirements for Specific Cosmetic Products

» 21 CFR 73, 74, 81, 82 Color Additives (Cosmetic Products)

» Play Cosmetics Mercury Content - 21 CFR

» 16 CFR 1117 Labeling Requirements for Marbles, Small Balls, Balloons    and Small Parts

OTHER TESTS

» ANSI/UL 696 Standard for Safety Electric Toys

» FCC Part 15 Verification

» Toxic Elements Test on Packaging Materials: CONEG Legislation

» Formaldehyde in Textile Materials: AATCC 112

» Colour Fastness to Washing: AATCC 61

» Colour Fastness to Water: AATCC 107

» Colour Fastness to Light: AATCC 16E

» Colour Fastness to Crocking: AATCC 8

» Colour Fastness to Perspiration: AATCC 15

» US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Food Grade Plastics:

   21 CFR 175 - 181

» Leachable Lead and Cadmium - US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -    Policy Guides 7117.07 and 7117.06

» US California Tableware Safety Program: Proposition 65

» ASTM C927: Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted    from the Lip and Rim Area of Glass Tumblers Externally Decorated with    Ceramic Glass Enamels

» USP <51> Antimicrobial Preservative Effectiveness

» USP <61> Microbial Limit Test

» ASTM D92: Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by    Cleveland Open Cup Tester

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» Food Imitation (Safety) Regulation

» The Cosmetic Products Safety Regulations

» Cadmium Content – Environmental Protection Regulations 1993

» BS 6748: Specification for limits of metal release from ceramic    ware, glassware, glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware

» UK Ceramicware (Safety) Regulation

» UK Pencils and Graphics Instruments 1998 SI 2406

» The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1998    SI 1376

» BS 1425: Cleanliness of fillings and stuffings for bedding, upholstery    and other domestic articles. Specification for fillings and stuffings other    than feather and/or down

» Environment Protection the Packaging (Essential Requirements)    Regulations 1998 No. 1165

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» DBP Content in PVC - German/LMBG

» Phenol Content in PVC – DIN 53074

» Total Plasticizer Content in PVC

» PCP Content in Leather or Wood – German Regulation

» Leachable Lead and Cadmium – DIN 1388

» Azo Dye Analysis – LMBG 82.02-2/3/4

» Colour Fastness to Sweat and Saliva – DIN 53160

» Formaldehyde Content in Textile Material

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» Food Imitation Test – Physical and Mechanical Test, and Toxic    Elements Test

» Christmas Tree – French Decree 2003-1123 and NF-S-54200

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» Cadmium Content – SFS 1998:944

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» Cadmium Content – Cadmium Decree, Law on Environmental    Dangerous Substances

In addition to EU requirements, there are the following national requirements:

» Lead and Cadmium – Environmentally Hazardous Substances Ordinance

» Cadmium Content – STOV No.22 1991

» Canada Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations, C.R.C., c.931

» Canada Hazardous Products Act R.S.c. H-3 (Toxic Elements)

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Property Requirements

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 2: Flammability Requirements

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements

» Total Lead Content

» New South Wales Fair Trading Regulation Projectile Toy

» New South Wales Product Safety Order on Liquid Filled Toys    (Microbiological Test)

» Australian Trade Practice Act 1974

» Australia Customs Prohibited Imports Regulation – Leachable Lead and    Cadmium Content

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Property Requirements

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 2: Flammability Requirements

» AS/NZS ISO 8124 Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements

» New Zealand Product Safety (Children’s Toy’s) Regulations 2005

» GB 6675-2003

   - Physical and Mechanical Test

   - Flammability Test

   - Toxic Element Test

» GB 9832: Safety and Quality in Fuzz Toy and Cloth Toy

Japan Toy Association – *Toy Safety Standard ST 2002

                Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

                Part 2: Flammability Properties

                Part 3: Chemical Properties (under Japan Food Sanitation Law)