1. CPSC

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1. The US toy testing standard ASTM F963 becomes a mandatory standard

2. Regulate toys containing lead

3. Children's toy products, provide traceability labels

2. ASTM F963-17

Generally, the first three parts of ASTM F963 are tested, including

Physical and mechanical properties testing,

Flammability test,

Eight toxic heavy metal tests - elements: lead (Pb), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), barium (Ba), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), selenium (Se). Toys that use paint must be tested.

Other situations

1. Electric toys: Remote control toys do FCC.

(Wireless: FCC ID, Electronic: FCC-VOC)

2. Art: Art materials include paint, crayons, brushes, pencils, chalk, glue, ink, canvas, etc., which need to be LHAMA. The standard used is ASTM D4236, which requires the "conform to ASTM D4236" logo to be printed on the packaging and products to make consumers aware that the products they purchase meet the requirements.

3. Labeling requirements for small objects, balls, marbles, and balloons in ASTM F963

For example, for toys and games for children aged 3-6 years, which contain small objects, the label should read: "Choking Hazard - Small Objects. Not for children under 3 years old"

4. At the same time, toy products must have warning signs on the outer packaging. The warning signs for different products are different.

3. CPSIA (phthalates 10P + total lead)

Lead Testing and Phthalates Testing

1. Regulate the requirements for products containing lead or children's products with lead paint, and prohibit the sale of certain products containing phthalates.

Test items:

Rubber/Pacifier

Children's bed with rails

Children's Metal Jewelry

Inflatable baby bouncer, baby walker, skipping rope

2. California ceramic toys adopt California 65 (PROP65)

4. Traceability Label

1. Trademark Brand

2. Company Address

3. Website

4. Production batch

5. Contact Information

In addition, inflatable pools are toys with battery product certification: UN38.3 MSDS

In short, when you replenish in bulk, please be sure to provide your product's English sales name, picture, and HS code to your freight forwarder for confirmation.

Whether it is normal customs clearance, or the procedures and certifications required for customs clearance, ensure that your goods can be cleared smoothly.

5. Example:

       Children's toys are listed on Amazon. CPC certification, CPSIA certification, ASTM F963-17 test report

1. Children's jewelry: ASTM F2923-14, CPSIA, CSPA phthalates and cadmium, and 16CFR 1500.50

2. Children's pencil cases and pouches: CPSIA, CSPA phthalates and cadmium, and 16CFR 1500.50

3. Children's backpacks: CPSIA, CSPA phthalates and cadmium, and 16 CFR 1500.50

4. Children's book covers: CPSIA, CSPA phthalates and cadmium

5. Children's lunch bags and lunch boxes: CPSIA, CSPA phthalates and cadmium, and 16 CFR 1500.50

6. Children's toys: ASTM F963-17 and 16CFR 1500.50