Toy Testing

Toys are fun and they are an important part of childhood development. With thousands of toys entering the market on a daily basis, consumers need to be confident that the toys they are purchasing are safe. Toy safety is highly regulated and toy safety standards all round the world are constantly changing in both emerging and matured markets. Many countries have established their own toy safety standards that toy manufacturers, retailers and importers must comply with before market entry can be permitted. Additionally, companies have been held liable for injuries or fatalities associated with unsafe toys resulting in costly product recalls, lawsuits, and damages to brand image and brand reputation.

At STC, our toy safety specialists have in depth knowledge about the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our toy testing capabilities follows international toy safety standards and is recognized by accreditation bodies such as CMA, CNAS & CNCA (China), PJLA & CPSC (United States), VILAS (Vietnam), HKAS – HOKLAS (Hong Kong), and MHLW, JTA & CPSA (Japan). From product safety and performance testing to transportation testing and pre-shipment inspection, STC offers a one-stop solution for all your toy testing needs.

Our comprehensive Toy Safety Testing services include:

Compliance Testing to National Standards

Australia (AS/NZS 8124)
Canada (CCPSA Toys Regulations)
China (GB 6675 & GB 19865) – CCC Mark
Europe (EN 71, EN 62115 & EMC, REACH) – CE Mark
Japan (ST Toy Safety Standards, Food Sanitation Law) – ST Mark
New Zealand (AS/NZS ISO 8124)
United States (ASTM F963, CPSIA, FDA & FCC, Cal. Prop. 65)

Safety Testing

Age Grading Assessment
Aging and Pre-Conditioning
Azo-Dyes
BPA Migration Test
Cadmium
Chemical Analysis
Chemical Testing
Children’s Jewelry
Electrical Toy Safety Testing
Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Experimental / Chemical Toy (Sets)
Flammability Testing
Food Contact Article Analysis
Formaldehydes, Nitrosamines & Nitrosalables
Heavy Metals Testing

Material and Product Evaluation
Microbiological Testing
Nickel Release
Other Materials
Packaging Assessment
PAHs
Paint Coatings
Performance and Reliability Testing
Phthalates
Physical and Mechanical Properties Testing
Stuffing Cleanliness
Toxicity Testing
Transportation Testing
Visual Check

Abuse Testing

Drop Testing
Compression Testing
Torque Testing
Tension Testing
Flexure Testing
Bite Testing

Heavy Elements Testing

Australia / New Zealand (AS/NZS 8124.3)
Canada (Consumer Product Safety Act)
Europe (EU Directive 2009/48/EC, EC No. 1223/2009 - Cosmetics, EU Directive 2011/65/eu – ROHS 2)
Japan (Food Sanitation Law, ST Standards Part 3)
USA (ASTM F963)