1、Definition

Toys refer to any products or materials designed for or intended for children under 14 years of age to play or apparently be used for their play.If it is charged, the power supply cannot exceed 24V.

 

2、Classification

Toys have three basic characteristics: entertainment, education and safety. There are many varieties and different classification methods.

According to the raw materials and technology are divided into: metal toys, plastic toys, wood, bamboo toys, cloth toys, paper toys and folk toys.

According to the state into: elastic toys, inertia toys.

Divided by age: Dairy toys , baby toys, children's toys, electric toys, music toys, electronic toys.

According to the functions: sports toys, intellectual toys, scientific toys, military toys, decorative toys and so on.

 

3、Test basis

Many countries around the world have established safety standards for certain toys due to unsafe factors. If a toy is to be inspected and meets the standards, it shall be marked on the product; otherwise, it is not allowed to be produced, sold or imported. Most countries adopt the international toy safety standard established by the international toy industry committee. Relevant standards are as follows:

1. China's GB 6675 and GB 19865 series standards;

2. EN 71 series standards of the European Union;

3. United States of America ASTMF 963;
4. Japan's  ST 2002 and so on.

 

4、Test content

1. Physical and mechanical testing;

2. Migration detection of specific elements;

3. Testing of packaging materials and toxic elements;

4. Electromagnetic compatibility test;

5. Phthalic acid ester;

6. Organic compound detection;

7. Wood preservatives;

8. The formaldehyde;

9. The lead;

10. Toxic element detection of packaging materials;

11. RoHS.

12. Azo;

13. Others,