Requirement of Japan Toy Safety Standard ST2012 Part 3 &

Japan Food Sanitation Law Toys: General Markings And Warnings

Material of Toy Test Items Max. Requirement EUROPEAN MARKET:

All toys shall be directly marked with the following indications:
All materials (excluding textiles, • Type, batch, serial or model number or other element allowing for the identification of the toy;
ink & similar materials used for • Name, registered trade name or trademark of the manufacturer (and importer if present) and address from
Coloring Matter Not recognized
graphic instrument) which can be contacted.
The CE mark shall be visible, legible and indelible on the toy, on a label or on the packaging. If the CE mark is not
Consumption of
50 g/ml visible from outside the packaging (if present), it shall be placed at least on the packaging.
Potassium Permanganate
Residue on Evaporation 50 g/ml Minimum height: 5 mm
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Lead 1 g/ml (as Pb)
Arsenic 0.1 g/ml (as As2O3)
US MARKET:
Cadmium 0.5 g/ml (as Cd)
All toys and their packagings (if present) shall be directly and permanently marked with the following indications:
Consumption of • Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor;
10 g/ml
Potassium Permanganate • Location of production (complete address);
Residue on Evaporation 30 g/ml • Date of production;
Polyethylene (PE)
• Cohort information.
Lead 1 g/ml (as Pb) The indication of the country of origin of the toy shall be printed in a legible, permanent and indelible form on
Arsenic 0.1 g/ml (as As2O3) the packaging of the toy.
Decalcomania, Folded Paper, and Lead 1 g/ml (as Pb)
Rubber-made Toys Arsenic 0.1 g/ml (as As2O3) The EU Safety of Toys Directive 2009/48/EC and US Standard for toys ASTM F963 require additional
Consumption of warning indication for certain toys and games intended for children over 36 months.
50 g/ml
Vinyl Chloride resin coating Potassium Permanganate
Residue on Evaporation 50 g/ml EUROPEAN MARKET:
Sb ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; As ≤ 25 mg/Kg ;
The following indication shall be printed in a position visible at the point of sale of a toy intended for
Paint coatings
(including vinyl Heavy Metals Ba ≤ 1000 mg/Kg ; Cd ≤ 75 mg/Kg ; children over 3 years:
chloride resin coating) Cr ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; Pb ≤ 90 mg/Kg ; • “Warning, Not suitable for children under 36 months.” or “Warning, Not intended for children
Hg ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; Se ≤ 500 mg/Kg under 3 years.” or the warning symbol below accompanied by the word “Warning”
Metal Parts (fit into small part cylinder) Heavy Metals (lead) Pb ≤ 90 mg/Kg
Minimum size: 10 mm
Intended to come BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, 0-3
6 Phthalates into direct contact DNOP and DINP shall
with infant mouth not exceed 0.1% • Statement of the specific hazard (i.e. “Small parts. Choking hazard”).
PVC
NOT Intended to BBP, DBP, DEHP, and
come into direct
US MARKET:
4 Phthalates DINP shall not
contact with infant exceed 0.1%
The following indication shall be printed on the principal display panel of a toy intended for children

GUIDE TO
PVC, PU or Rubber mouth over 3 years:
(designated toys) Intended to come BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP,
6 Phthalates into direct contact DNOP and DINP shall ! WARNING:
with infant mouth not exceed 0.1%
PU or rubber CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts

INTERNATIONAL
Not for children under 3 yrs.
NOT Intended to BBP, DBP and DEHP
3 Phthalates come into direct shall not exceed 0.1% The indication shall have the following characteristics:
contact with infant • The height of the equilateral triangle shall be equal to or exceed the height of the letters of the
mouth signal word “WARNING” and separated from it by a distance at least equal to the space occupied
PVC (toys under 6, DEHP and DINP shall by the first letter of the signal word “W”.

TOY SAFETY
2 Phthalates
but NOT designated toy) not exceed 0.1% • The word WARNING shall be in all upper case sans serif letters.
≤ 24 Months Absorbance ≤ 0.05 • The size of the elements of the text shall be calculated according to the following table, with
Formaldehyde reference to the surface/area of the principal display panel:
> 24 Months 75 mg/Kg

REQUIREMENTS
Area, in.2 0-2 +2-5 +5-10 +10-15 +15-30 +30-100 +100-400 +400
Textile Material ≤ 3 years Color not deeper
of age than standard solution Type Size -
Coloring Matter 3/64 in. 1/16 in. 3/32 in. 7/64 in. 1/8 in. 5/32 in. 1/4 in. 1/2 in.
Signal Word
> 3 years
Color not deeper than 3x standard solution Type Size -
of age
Sb ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; As ≤ 25 mg/Kg ; Statement of 3/64 in. 3/64 in. 1/16 in. 3/32 in. 3/32 in. 7/64 in. 5/32 in. 1/4 in.
Heavy Metals Ba ≤ 1000 mg/Kg ; Cd ≤ 75 mg/Kg ; Hazard
Ink & similar Cr ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; Pb ≤ 90 mg/Kg ;
materials used for
(8 elements)
Hg ≤ 60 mg/Kg ; Se ≤ 500 mg/Kg
Type Size - With unmatched industry expertise and active involvement in the
Other Material 1/32 in. 3/64 in. 1/16 in. 1/16 in. 5/64 in. 3/32 in. 7/64 in. 5/32 in.
graphic Instruments
3-6 yrs Not recognized development of international toy safety standards, UL’s global team
Coloring Matter The word WARNING is defined "Signal Word", the indication “CHOCKING HAZARD – Small parts” is
≥ 6 yrs Color not deeper than 10x standard solution defined "Statement of Hazard", the indication “Not for children under 3 yrs” is defined "Other material". of experts can develop comprehensive quality assurance programs
Lead 1 g/ml (as Pb)
Additional warnings and indications are needed for particular kinds of toys (i.e. ballons, aquatic toys, slides,
to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and
Total Lead and Cadmium 10 mg/kg
Phenol 5 g/ml
swings, projectile toys, toy scooters, rocking horses, mobiles, functional toys, etc). brand specifications.
Rubber Pacifiers
Formaldehyde Negative
Zinc 1 g/ml No matter where in the world you source or sell, UL’s network of
Residue on Evaporation 40 g/ml
accredited laboratories and field services can help mitigate supply
Surface Active Agent 3% or less
Fluorescent Brightener Nothing
chain risk and launch products that delight both children and parents.
Soap Bubble Solution Heavy Metals Nothing
Straw-type
Volume of soap
30 ml or less For more information contact the
Non-straw
ToyTeam@ul.com or visit ul.com/toys
Bubble Solution 600 ml or less
type

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International Toy Safety Summary Abuse Test Conditions Comparison for International Toy Safety Requirements Acoustic Requirements for Toys
European European Union United States Canada
Requirement United States Canada Australia Japan China United States Canada Australia Japan
Union CCPSA Toys Regulation
EN 71-1:2011 + A2:2013, cl. 4.20 ASTM F963-11, Section 4.5 -
Canada Consumer Canada Consumer Standard SOR/2011-17-
Acoustic requirements Sound Producing Toys
Product Safety GB6675: Noise-Producing Toys
Mechanical & ASTM F963-11 and AS/NZS ISO ST2012 Age 16 CFR Part 1500 and Product Safety Act, Toys AS/NZS ISO
EN 71-1:2011 Act, Toys 2003+A1: Test ST2012 Part 1 Includes sound pressure limits for
Physical 16 CFR 1500.50 8124.1:2013 Part 1 (Months) ASTM F963-11 Regulations (SOR/2011- 8124.1:2013
+ A2:2013 Regulations 2005-A 17) Health Canada Includes limits for Impulsive and Impulsive and Continuous Sound;
(SOR/2011-17) Limits Continuous Sounds at varying limits vary based on type of toy Limit of 100 dB applies
Method M01.1 & M01.2
exposure levels. (e.g. close to the ear, tabletop, to all toys.
Flammability Test Canada Consumer GB6675: Random Orientation,
Title 16 CFR 1610 Random Orientation Random Orientation, push/pull, etc.).
(Textile Material/ Product Safety AS/NZS ISO ST2012 Onerous Orientation, 138cm (4.53’),
EN 71-2:2011 and ASTM F963-11 2003+A1: 0 to 18 or 4.5’ (1.37 m), 138cm (4.53’), 10 drops,
Pile Fabric/Pile Act, Toys Regulations 8124.2:2009 Part 2 4.5’ (1.372 m), 4 drops 10 drops onto tile, Exempts toys where sound is
A6 2005-B 10 drops mass, 1.4kg No exemptions, and limits
Materials) (SOR/2011-17) mass ,1.4kg Exemptions dependent on actions of user No exemptions.
Flammability Canada Consumer vary based on type of toy.
Title 16 CFR GB6675: 0.93m (3.1’), 4 drops, 0.93m (3.1’), 4 drops, or by external devices.
Test (Solid Product Safety AS/NZS ISO ST2012 >18 to 36 3’ (0.91m), 4 drops 4.5’ (1.37m), 4 drops
EN 71-2:2011 1500.44 and ASTM 2003+A1: mass <4.5 kg mass <4.5 kg
Material/Toy Act, Toys Regulations 8124.2-2009 Part 2 Drop Test
F963-11 A5 2005-B
Products) (SOR/2011-17) 0.93m (3.1’), 4 drops,
>36 to 96 3’ (0.91m), 4 drops 3’ (0.914m), 4 drop 0.93m (3.1’), 4 drops
ST2012 mass <4.5 kg
Canada Consumer Part 3 GB
Title 16 CFR 1303, 0.93m (3.1’), 4 drops,
Toxic Elements Product Safety AS/NZS ISO and Japan 6675:2003
EN71-3:2013 ASTM F963-11, >96 to 168 - - - mass <4.5 kg
Act, Toys Regulations 8124.3:2012 Food + A1:
CPSIA
(SOR/2011-17) Sanitation 2005-C (magnet only)
Law
1kg mass from
ASTM F963-11; Canada Consumer Impact Test 0 to 168 - - -
Product Safety 100 mm (magnet only)
AOAC Ch 16;
Pennsylvania Act, Toys Regulations GB6675: 0 to 96 3 times - 3 times 3 times
Cleanliness of EN 71-1:2011 (SOR/2011-17); AS/NZS ISO ST2012 Tip Over Test
Stuffed Toys Act; 2003+A1: >96 to 168 - - - 3 times (magnet only)
Stuffing Material + A2:2013 The Upholstered 8124.1:2013 Part 1
Massachusetts Law 2005-A
& Stuffed Articles 8.85”-lb (1N-m)
on Stuffed Toy; Act - Ontario, 0 to 18 2”-lb (0.23N-m) 0.45N-m (4”-lb) 180° or 0.45N-m (4”-lb)
for rattle only
Ohio Regulations Quebec, Manitoba
8.85”-lb (1N-m)
CPSIA (6 phthalates);
Canada Consumer ST2012 >18 to 36 3”-lb (0.34N-m)
for rattle only
0.45N-m (4”-lb) 180° or 0.45N-m (4”-lb) Soluble Element Migration Requirements
Product Safety Part 3 Torque Test
REACH ASTM F963-11
Phthalates Annex XVII (DEHP only); CA
Act, Phthalates
DEHP
and Japan
- >36 to 96 4”-lb (0.45N-m) 8.85”-lb (1N-m) 70N (15.7-lb) - Europe United States* Canada Australia
Regulations Food for rattle only
item 51/52 Prop 65 (includes Consumer Product
(SOR/2010-298) – Sanitation 180° or 0.45N-m 2009/48/EC migration as amended by CPSIA, 16 CFR AS/NZ ISO
DnHP) Safety Act, Toys
6 phthalates Law >36 to 168 - - - 2012/7/EU & EU 681/2013 1303 ASTM F963-11 8124.3 2012
(4”-lb) (magnet only) Regulation
EN 62115:
GB6675: 10lb (44.5N) for all Category I Category II Category III
2005 + - - -
Battery- 2003+A1: parts excluding eye/ Element
A2:2011 + ASTM F963-11 AS/NZS mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg
Operated Toy - - 2005-A A.A 0 to 18 10lbs (44.5N) nose; 20lb (9Kg) static 70N (15.7-lb) 70N (15.7-lb)
AC:2011 + section 4.25 62115:2011 load 5 minutes for eye/ 70 000
Safety Test & GB19865: Aluminium 5 625 1 406 - - -
A11:2012 + nose (50N for rattle)
2005
AC:2013 Antimony 45 11,3 560 60 1000 60
10lb (44.5N) for all parts
excluding eye/nose; Arsenic 3,8 0,9 47 25 1000 25
Tension Test >18 to 36 15lbs (66.8 N) 20lb (9Kg) static load 5 70N (15.7lb) 70N (15.7-lb)
(1)
minutes for eye/nose Barium 1 500 375 18 750 1000/250 1000 1000/250 (1)
10lb (44.5N) for all parts Boron 1 200 300 15 000 - - -
>36 to 96 15lbs (66.8N) excluding eye/nose; 70N (15.7lb) - (1) (1)
20lb (9Kg) static load 5 Cadmium 1,3 0,3 17 75/50 1000 75/50
minutes for eye/nose (1)
Chromium - - - 60/25 - 60/25 (1)
>36 to 168 70N (15.7-lb)
- - - Chromium (III) 37,5 9,4 460 - - -
(magnet only)
Tension Test - - - Chromium (VI) 0,02 0,005 0,2 - - -
10 times
for Magnets 0 to 168 Cobalt 10,5 2,6 130 - - -
0 to 18 20lb (89N) - 114N (25.6lb) 114N (25.6lb)
Copper 622,5 156 7 700 - - -
>18 to 36 25lb (111.3N) - 114N (25.6lb) 114N (25.6lb) Lead 13,5 3,4 160 90 - 90
Compression
Test >36 to 96 30lb (133.5N) - 136N (30.5lb) - Manganese 1 200 300 15 000 - - -
Abuse Test Conditions for European Union Toy Safety Requirements Mercury 7,5 1,9 94 60/25 (1) - 60/25 (1)
>36 to 168 114N (25.6lb)
- - -
Age (magnet only) Nickel 75 18,8 930 - - -
Test EN 71 Part 1
(Months) Bend 30 cycles of - Bend 30 cycles of 120 Bend 30 cycles of 120°
o
Selenium 37,5 9,4 460 - 1000 500
0 to 18 Onerous Orientation, 850mm (2.8”), 5 drops onto 2mm rubber over 4mm steel plate 0 to 18 60oArc. at a rate of at a rate of 1 cycle/2s, at a rate of 1 cycle/2s,
Drop Test 1 cycle/2s, rest 60s; rest 60s; every 10 Strontium 4 500 1 125 56 000 - - -
>18 to 36 850mm (2.8”), 5 drops onto 2mm rubber over 4mm steel plate rest 60s; every 10
every 10 cycles, 10lb cycles, 70N (15.7lb) cycles, 70N (15.7lb) Tin 15 000 3 750 180 000 - - -
Impact Test 0 to 36 1kg mass from 100 mm (45N) bending force bending force bending force
Tip Over Test 0 to 36 3 time, most onerous orientation Organic tin 0,9 0,2 12 - - -
0 to 18 180° or 0.34N-m (3”-lb) Bend 30 cycles of 120°
Torque Test Zinc 3 750 938 46 000 - - -
>18 to 36 180° or 0.34N-m (3”-lb) at a rate of 1 cycle/2s,
0 to 96 - - -
Dimension <6mm, 50N (11.2lb); Dimension >6mm 90N (20.2lb); rest 60s; every 10 • Category I: Dry, brittle, powder like or pliable materials; • Category II: Liquid or sticky materials;
0 to 18 • Category III: Scraped-off materials. * Note: Specific US States have additional chemical restrictions.
70N (15.7lb) for seam of soft toy; 60N (13.5lb) for protection component cycles, 70N (15.7lb)
Tension Test (1) Limit for Modeling Clay only
bending force
Dimension <6mm, 50N (11.2lb); Dimension >6mm 90N (20.2lb); Flexure Test
>18 to 36
70N (15.7lb) for seam of soft toy; 60N (13.5lb) for protection component Bend 30 cycles of 120° Total Elements
0 to 18 110N at a rate of 1 cycle/2s,
Compression >18 to 36 - - - rest 60s; every 10 Europe United States Canada
Test >18 to 36 110N
cycles, 70N (15.7lb) Consumer Product Safety Act,
>36 to 168 *110N Element REACH Annex XVII CPSIA
bending force Toys Regulation 2011-17
Bend 30 cycles of 60° Arc. at a rate of 1 cycle/2s., rest 60s; Lead Restricted 90 Surface coating; 100 Substrate 90 surface coating
0 to 18 Bending 30 cycle of Bending 30 cycle of
every 10 cycles, 70N (15.7lb) bending force o o
Flexure Test 60 Arc. at a rate of 60 Arc. at a rate of Cadmium Restricted - -
Bend 30 cycles of 120° at a rate of 1 cycle/2s., rest 60s; >18 to 96 1 cycle/2s, rest 60s; - 1 cycle/2s, rest 60s; -
>18 to 168 Mercury Restricted - Not permitted
every 10 cycles, 70N (15.7b) bending force every 10 cycles, 15lbs every 10 cycles, 70N
*For specific items only (66.8N) bending force (15.7lb) bending force All values are given in parts per million (ppm) – same as mg/kg