Toy Testing
Products Covered: Plush toys, plastic toys, wooden toys, electric toys, smart toys, ride-on toys, inflatable toys, magnetic toys, experiment kit toys, musical instrument toys, etc.
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Service Background
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Overview
ISO 8124 consists of the following parts, with the general name of Toy Safety:Mechanical and Physical Safety PerformanceMechanical and physical safety is an issue that the Canadian government pays more attention to in toy safety. Article 7 and Article 8 of the Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations under the Hazardous Products Act stipulate the general protection requirements for children of all ages (such as choking hazards, collapse hazards, pinching hazards, sharp points and edges, and stabbing hazards, etc.). Articles 13 to 27 stipulate the requirements for special toys, such as rattles, elastic bands, push-and-pull toys, small parts, etc.
With the release and upcoming implementation of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, Canada has formulated a new Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) to replace the existing Hazardous Products (Toys Regulations), which will come into effect on June 20, 2011. Articles 7 to 18 of the Toys Regulations stipulate the general mechanical and physical safety performance, and Articles 28 to 43 stipulate the requirements for special toys.
Toys Regulations
According to the newly promulgated Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), Canada formulated a new Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) in 2011 to replace the original Hazardous Products (Toys Regulations). The new regulations will come into effect on June 20, 2011.
Hazardous Products (Toys) RegulationsArticle 4 of the Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations (C.R.C., c. 931) stipulates the packaging requirements, Articles 7 and 8 stipulate the general mechanical and physical performance requirements, and Articles 13 to 27 stipulate the requirements for specific toys. It should be noted that when understanding the requirements of the regulations, it is necessary to combine with the provisions of the Hazardous Products Act, because the specific requirements stipulated in the regulations are all for a specific product in Part II of Appendix I of the act. [Note 1]Read moreIn Canada, all products used by children aged 14 and under during study or play must comply with the federal safety standards specified in the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), including:
1). Canadian Toy Regulations (SQR/2011-17)
2). Lead-containing Consumer Products Regulations (SOR/2018-83)
3). Phthalates Regulations (SOR/2016-188)
4). Surface Coating Materials Regulations (SOR/2016-193)
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Regulations made under this Act