ASTM F963 is an American toy testing standard developed under the auspices of the National Bureau of Standards of the US Department of Commerce and became a mandatory standard on June 12, 2012.

Every year, my country will export a large number of toy products to the United States, such as metal toys, doll toys, plush toys, educational toys, etc. If these toys want to clear customs in the United States smoothly, then relevant tests in accordance with ASTM F963 must be carried out. step.

　　 The ASTM F963 standard has general requirements for toy products exported to the US market.

　　1.1 Material quality

　　 Toys are made of new or reprocessed materials. If reprocessed materials are used, they must be refined so that their hazardous substance content meets the requirements of 1.3.1.

　　1.2 Flammability

　　 The non-textile (excluding paper) materials used in toys cannot be flammable. The above-mentioned flammable definition is in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Regulations (FHSA) 16CFR1500.3(C)⑹(Ⅵ). For the purpose of testing, any textile used in toys should meet the requirements of 16CFR1610.

　　1.3 Toxicity

　　1.3.1 Toxic Substances---Toys or materials used in toys must comply with FHSA and relevant regulations promulgated by FHSA. 16CFR1500.85 lists certain types of toys that are not regulated by FHSA. The above-mentioned relevant regulations set limits on toxic, corrosive, irritating, sensitizing, pressure-producing, radioactive, flammable and combustible substances. It should be noted that some states may have stricter regulations on toxic substances than federal regulations.

　　1.3.2 Food manufacturing and packaging---The manufacturing and packaging of food sold with toys must comply with the 21CFR110 hygienic operation regulations on the manufacturing, processing, packaging and storage of human instruments.

　　 1.3.3 Indirect instrument additives---toy parts for food contact, such as toy cookware, must comply with the relevant requirements of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Regulations (FDCA). Especially 21CFR110.

　　1.3.3.1 Labels of toy parts for food contact---Toys composed of parts for food contact, such as toy cookware and toy tableware, must be labeled in accordance with the requirements of 2.8.

　　1.3.3.2 Lead and cadmium content in ceramics---ceramic toy parts used or may contain food, for example: ceramic tea sets must meet the relevant requirements in FDCA 402 (2) (C) and FDA product qualification guidelines.

　　 1.3.4 Cosmetics---Toy cosmetics must meet the relevant requirements of the FDCA code 21CER. For the regulations applicable to cosmetics, see 21CFR700-740. For the relevant regulations of pigments in cosmetics, see 73, 74, 81 and 82 in 21CFR.

　　1.3.4.1 In addition, all toy cosmetics must meet all the requirements of this standard and FHSA regulations, but excluding 16CFR1500.81 and 50.3(b)(ii).

　　1.3.4.2 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements will therefore be used as a supplement to the current regulations on children’s products.

　　 1.3.5 Paint and similar surface coating materials --- Paint and other similar surface coating materials used in toys must comply with the regulations on lead content issued under the Consumer Product Safety Regulations (CPSA) 16CFR1303.

1.3.5.1 This regulation prohibits the use of lead content (calculated as metal Pb) exceeding 0.6% (600 ppm) of the total non-volatile weight of the paint or the weight of the dry paint film or paint or similar that contains lead or lead content The surface coating.

1.3.5.2 In addition, the ratio of the metal content of the soluble substance in the compound of antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and selenium in the surface coating material to the weight of its solid (including pigments and film curing materials and dry materials) It should not exceed the corresponding value given in Table 1. Before comparing the analysis results with the values in Table 1 to determine compliance, they should be adjusted according to the test method in 8.3.4. The soluble content must be determined by dissolving solid substances (including pigments, film curing materials and dry films of dry materials) in accordance with 5.3.

　　 Table 1: Maximum soluble content of transferred elements in toy materials Note: Unit: ppm (mg/kg)

　　Elements: lead (Pb) arsenic (As) antimony (Sb) barium (Ba) cadmium (Cd) chromium (Cr) mercury (Hg) selenium (Se)

　　 Limit: 9025601000756060500

1.3.6 Toy cosmetics, liquids, pastes, gels and powders---The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the flow of organic substances used in toys, liquids, gels and other toys due to insufficient cleanliness, shelf life and pollution. danger. This requirement establishes standards for cleanliness and the ability to withstand long-term quality or/and pollution of the above-mentioned substances without microbial degradation during use.

　　1.3.6.1 The water used for making and filling toys must be prepared in accordance with the bacterial standards of USP pure water.

　　Note 1—Caution: There are different methods for preparing pure water, and each method may cause different degrees of pollution to the final product. If the production equipment is qualified and sterile, then the pure water produced by distillation is sterile. On the other hand, special attention should be paid to ion exchange columns and reverse osmosis instruments, because they provide places for microbial contamination of preparation systems and contaminated water streams. Therefore, frequent testing is required, especially when these devices are stopped for more than a few hours and then used again.

　　1.3.6.2 The formula of the above-mentioned substances used in toys must be such that the above-mentioned substances cannot be degraded by microorganisms during the shelf life and reasonably foreseeable use.

　　1.3.6.3 The cleanliness of the above-mentioned substances used in toys and their components must comply with the formula to prevent microbial degradation.

1.3.7 Filling material---The loose filling material of stuffed toys must not contain undesirable materials from insects, birds, rodents or other animal parasites, and there must be no dirt such as debris and metal that may be produced under good operating practices. Crumbs. For the test method to determine the bad material, please refer to Chapter 16 of the "Association of Statutory Analytical Chemists". In addition, both natural and synthetic fiber fillers should meet the "Pennsylvania Regulations on Stuffed Toys" Requirements of Title 34, Chapter 47, Part 47.317.

　　 1.3.8 DEHP (DOP) --- pacifiers, rattles and bite rings DEHPI cannot purposely contain 2 (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (also called dioctyl phthalate). In order to prevent trace DEHP (DOP) from affecting the analysis results, when testing in accordance with D3421, the acceptable content in the test results can reach up to 3% of the total solid matter.

　　1.4 electric/heat

　　 Toys operated by a shunt circuit with a rated voltage of 120V must meet the requirements of 16CFR1505 published by FHSA.

　　 1.5 impulse noise

　　At any position 25CM from the surface of the toy, the toy cannot generate impulsive noise with an instantaneous sound level exceeding 138 decibels (20 micronewtons/square meter). The sound level measurement must use the instrument specified in 16CFR1500.47. During the measurement, toys and instruments must be at least 1 meter away from walls, ceilings or other large obstacles. When the toy propellant cap (TOYCAP) is tested in accordance with 16CFR1500.47, its sound level must not exceed 138 decibels. If the toy propellant cap (TOYCAP) exceeds 138 decibels when measured in accordance with the above method, it must be in accordance with 16CFR1500.86 ( a) (6) Warning instructions and notification to CPSC are required.

　　 1.6 small objects

　　The requirements of this clause are to reduce the risk of ingestion or inhalation caused by the subject to children under 36 months

　　 1.6.1 Toys for children under 36 months should meet the requirements of 16CFR1501. How to determine which type of toys should meet this requirement, see the relevant standards in 16CFR1500.50, 1501 and part of the appendix A1 of this standard. In the implementation of this clause, toy fragments include, but are not limited to, squeeze spills, plastic flakes, foam fragments, or tiny shavings or scraps. Paper, fiber, sand thread, fluff, rubber band and thread are not within the scope of this requirement.

1.6.1.1 Before and after use and abuse in accordance with Clause 8, these requirements also apply to determining the accessibility of small items, such as small toys and toys that include eyes dropped or removed from toys. Sound parts, buttons, or small pieces.

　　 1.6.1.2 The following items are not restricted by this requirement: balloons, books and other paper products; writing materials (crayon, chalk, pencil, pen); records; modeling clay and similar products; nail paint, watercolor paint or other paint kits. The list of all uncontrolled items has been listed in 16CER1501.3.

　　 1.6.1.3 Toys assembled by adults and containing potentially dangerous small parts before assembly shall be marked according to the clauses.

　　1.6.2 Mouth-acting toys

　　 The requirements of this clause involve toys that are repeatedly activated by blowing and sucking, such as sound generators. For toys that are opened with the mouth, if they contain loose objects, such as a ball in a whistle or an insert such as a reed in a sounder, according to the procedures in this standard, when air is rapidly alternately blown in or inhaled from the mouthpiece, the inside of the toy The contained insertable objects must not be separated from them.

　　 1.6.2.1 Small objects in inflatable toys shall not be separated from the toy when inflated or deflated.

1.6.3 Toys and game machines for children at least 3 years old (36 months) but less than 6 years old (72 months) shall meet the requirements of 16CFR1500.19. Except for paper punching machines and similar items, any Toys and game consoles intended for children at least 3 years old (36 months) but less than 6 years old (72 months) and containing small objects shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of 2.10.2.

　　1.7 can touch the sharp edge

　　 Toys must not have any sharp edges that can be touched and potentially dangerous. Toys intended to be assembled by adults and containing unprotected, potentially dangerous sharp edges before assembly must be marked in accordance with 5.9.

　　 1.7.1 The definition of potentially dangerous metal sharp edges and off-duty sharp edges, see 16CFR1500.49. Toys intended for children under the age of 8 shall meet this requirement before or/and after the use and abuse test in accordance with the provisions of 8.5 to 8.10.

　　1.7.2 The potentially dangerous edges contained in toys for children from 48 months to 96 months, such as parts that are necessary for the function of the toy, must be affixed with warning labels in accordance with 5.2. Toys intended for children under 48 months must not contain accessible and dangerous edges necessary for their functions.

　　 1.7.3 The metal edges that can be touched by metal toys, including holes and grooves, must not contain dangerous burrs and beveled edges, or the metal edges must be folded, rolled, or spiraled or covered with permanent fixing devices or coatings.

　　 Note 2: No matter how the edge is processed, it must meet the sharp edge technical requirements of 1.7.1. If a protective device is used, the above-mentioned device cannot be detached after being tested according to the applicable procedures.

　　 1.7.4 Molded toys The accessible edges, corners or mold interfaces of molded toys shall have no dangerous edges caused by burrs and flashes, or shall be protected so that the dangerous edges are not exposed.

1.7.5 For exposed bolts and threaded rods, if the ends of the bolts and threaded rods are accessible, the threads must not have exposed dangerous sharp edges and burrs, or their ends must be covered by a smooth cap to make dangerous sharp edges and burrs Not exposed.

　　1.8 can reach sharp tip

Toys must not have any touchable and potentially dangerous sharp points caused by one reason: the structure of the toy, poorly fastened assembly parts, such as metal wires, pins, nails, and staples; poorly cut metal sheets; screw burrs, Wooden pieces with burrs.

　　1.8.1 For the definition of potential hazards, see 16CFR1500.48.

　　1.8.2 Potentially hazardous sharp points that can be touched in toys for children from 48 to 96 months old must be affixed with warning labels in accordance with 2.2 if they are functionally necessary, such as needles in sewing toys. Toys intended for children under 48 months cannot have accessible functional sharp points.

　　1.8.3 wood

　　Before and after testing according to the applicable procedures, the wood used in toys must have no burrs on the accessible surfaces and edges.

　　1.9 protrusion

　　 This requirement relates to potentially dangerous protrusions in toys intended for children under 8 years of age. The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of skin punctures when children fall on rigid protrusions, such as unprotected shaft ends, operating rods, and decorative objects. Due to the extreme sensitivity inside the eyes and mouth, this requirement does not and does not intend to provide protection for these parts of the body. If the protrusion shows a potential risk of puncturing the skin, it must be protected by suitable means, such as bending the metal end or adding a protective cap or cover with a smooth surface to effectively increase the area that may come into contact with the skin.

　　 1.10 nails and fasteners

　　 Nails and fasteners must not create sharp points, sharp edges, ingestion or protrusion hazards. The tips of nails and fasteners must not protrude so that they can be touched. See 1.14 for additional requirements for nails and fasteners used as shafts.

　　1.11 wire and rod

Wires and rods used inside toys, if they are accessible after use and reasonably foreseeable abuse tests, their ends must be treated to avoid potentially dangerous tips and burrs, and must be bent or used with smooth protective caps or covers To protect. Metal wires or other metal materials used in toys to squeeze rigid or fixed shapes, if they can be bent at an angle of 60 degrees with the applicable maximum external force, shall not be broken when tested in accordance with 5.12, resulting in dangerous tips, edges or protrusions. At the intersection of the component (wire or rod) between the main axis of the component (wire or rod) and the main body of the game 2±0.05in (50±1.3mm), if the length of the component is less than 2in (50mm), it is at the end of the component The force is applied vertically, and the above-mentioned maximum force must be as follows [error ±0.51b (±0.02kg)]:

　　101b (45N) Toys for children 18 months or younger

　　151b (67N) Toys for children over 18 months to 96 months

　　1.12. Packaging film

　　 The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of suffocation caused by the thin packaging film. The rated thickness of the light plastic film bags and soft plastic films used as toy packaging materials or toys must be above 0.00150in (0.03810mm), but the actual thickness must not be less than 0.00125in (0.03175mm). Thickness of

The determination must be carried out in accordance with Method C in Test Method D374. This requirement does not apply to the following situations:

　　1.12.1 After the periphery is fully stretched, the bag whose mouth circumference is less than 14in (360mm).

　　1.12.2 After the periphery is fully stretched, the circumference of the bag mouth is 14in (360mm) or more, and the sum of the bag length and the circumference of the bag mouth after being fully stretched is less than 23in (584mm).

　　1.12.3 Shrink film whose rated thickness is less than 0.00150in (0.0381mm) to wrap toys is generally destroyed when the customer opens the package.

　　1.13 rope and rubber band

　　The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of entanglement and strangulation that may be caused by accessible ropes and rubber discs.

　　1.13.1 Ropes and rubber bands on toys

Toys for children under 18 months (not including drag toys, see 1.13.2 for requirements) contain or tie ropes and rubber bands, measured in a relaxed state and when they are randomly exposed to 51b (2.25kg) of raw load, Its maximum length must be less than 12in (305mm). If the rope/rubber band or multiple ropes/rubber bands can be entangled or formed into a loop to connect to any part of the toy, including beads or other attachments at the end of the rope/rubber band, under the weight of 51b (2.25kg) Under the action, the circumference of the ring must be less than 14in (356mm)

　　1.13.1.1 self-shrinking drag rope

The accessible rope of the rope traction mechanism on the toy for children under 18 months, except for the monofilament rope with a diameter of less than 1/16in (2mm), when the toy is fixed in the most retractable position and the rope is suspended vertically and fully extended Straight forward, the retraction distance when applying a heavy load of 21b (0.9kg) shall not exceed 1/4IN (6mm). Single-fiber ropes with a diameter of 1/16in (2mm) or less should not retract when subjected to a heavy load of 11B (0.45kg) when tested according to the above method.

　　1.13.2 Drag toys

　　 For children under 36 months, the ropes and rubber bands on the drag toys longer than 12in (300mm) shall not be able to twist the rope or rubber discs into ring beads or other accessories.

　　1.13.3 Rope and line sound of flight device

　　 The kite rope and hand string that are more than 6ft (1.8m) long to be attached to the flying device used for playing, and the relative humidity is not less than 45% and the temperature does not exceed 75. When measuring with a high-voltage breakdown meter under the condition of F (24℃), the resistance value must exceed 108Ω.cm.

　　1.14 wheels, tires and axles

The purpose of this requirement is to eliminate the risk of ingestion that may be caused by the separation of small wheels or tires during normal use and reasonably foreseeable abuse (as described in 1.6), and the wheel assembly components that may fall off the toy during abuse. Risk of scratches or punctures caused by protruding axles. This requirement must be used for transport wheels of pre-assembled and disassembled toys for children under 96 months of age. This requirement does not consider the risk of ingestion caused by small wheels and small axles, and is intended for children under 36 months of age. For the transport wheels of pre-assembled and disassembled toys, this requirement does not consider the ingestion hazard caused by small wheels and small axles. For the above-mentioned hazards of toys for children under 36 months, see 1.6; Use simple household tools or/and the special tool set provided by the manufacturer to perform the test in the assembled state.

　　1.15 folding device and hinge

　　The purpose of this requirement is to eliminate the risk of crushing, scratching and pinching that may be caused by folding devices and hinges used in toys that carry children's weight. For example, the sudden collapse or accidental movement of the folding mechanism or the hinge produces a shearing action; the gap between the two hinge parts on the hinge line changes, so that the finger can be inserted in some but not all parts of the hinge. This requirement does not involve the generally recognized and familiar hazards caused by the gap changes in the door or hinge or hinge part of toy truck bodies, earth-moving machinery and similar toys that cannot bear the weight of children. See 1.26 for toy box requirements.

　　1.15.1 Folding device

Toy furniture and other toys intended for normal use and reasonably foreseeable abuse tests, when using folding devices, brackets or struts to carry the weight of children or corresponding weights, must have safety brakes or locking devices to prevent accidental or sudden objects There must be sufficient clearance to prevent crushing or scratching of fingers, hands, and toes when the subject moves or collapses suddenly.

　　1.15.2 Hinge line gap

When there is a gap or gap between the fixed part of the toy and the movable part weighing more than 1/21b (0.2kg) on the hinge line, if the accessible gap on the hinge line, a round rod with a diameter of 3/16in (5Mmm) can be inserted. All parts on the hinge line must be able to insert a round rod with a diameter of 1/2in (13mm).

　　1.16 The accessibility of holes, gaps and mechanical devices

　　The point of this requirement is to eliminate the hazards that may occur due to gap changes. Toys must meet this requirement after being tested in accordance with 8.5 to 8.10. The requirements for each pinch gap listed in 1.16.1 to 1.16.6 reflect the various types of entrapment or pinch injuries that may occur.

　　1.16.1 The accessible gap between moving parts

　　 This requirement only relates to the gap between the moving parts on toys for children under 96 months of age. This gap has the potential of pinching or crushing fingers or other parts of the human body. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, the grooves of wheel women and rigid wheels, the radial clearance between the guard plate or the wheel and chassis of ride-on toys, or the drive wheels and other parts of toys that are electrically driven, clockwork, or inertially driven. If the above-mentioned accessible gap can be inserted into a round rod with a diameter of 3/16in (5mm), it must be able to insert a rod with a diameter of 1/2in (13mm) to prevent fingers from being caught.

　　1.16.2 Round hole on rigid material

　　The purpose of this requirement is to prevent the danger of pinching fingers (which may cut off blood circulation) caused by accessible holes in metal sheets and other rigid materials in toys for children 60 months or younger. (It is generally believed that non-circular holes will not cause serious danger of cutting off blood circulation to the clamped fingers). An accessible circular hole on any rigid material with a thickness of less than 0.062in (1.58mm). If a round rod with a diameter of 1/4in (6mm) can be inserted, and the insertion depth is 3/8IN (10mm) or more, it must also A round rod with a diameter of 1/2in (13mm) can be inserted.

　　1.16.3 chain and belt

　　 The requirement of this requirement is to prevent the danger of pinching caused by fingers reaching between the links of the supporting chain or between the chain and the sprocket or between the pulley and the belt.

　　1.16.3.1 Support chain

The chain used to support the weight of children used by children of 36 months or younger, such as suspended seats or similar indoor devices, can be inserted between the two chain links with a diameter of 0.19IN (5MM) if it is accessible and in a relaxed state Round rod.

　　1.16.3.2 Chain or belt of ride-on toys

　　 The power transmission chain and belt on the ride-on toy must be covered with a protective cover.

　　1.16.4 Untouchability of mechanical structure

　　 The clockwork, battery, inertia, or other power-driven mechanism of toys for children 60 months or younger must not have accessible parts that have the risk of being pinched or scratched. (See 1.16.2 for the requirements for round holes)

　　 1.16.5 Clockwork Key

　　The purpose of this requirement is to prevent fingers from entering the gap between the key and the main body of the toy and causing the danger of pinching or scratching. This requirement applies to toys for children under 36 months that use a clockwork key that rotates when the mechanical device is unfolded. This requirement applies to keys with a flat plate attached to the rod and protruding from a rigid surface, and It is not suitable for keys with round knobs that use torque. If the gap between the key claw handle and the toy body can be inserted into a rod with a diameter of 0.25in (6mm), the gap at any position of the key must also be able to insert a rod with a diameter of 0.5in (13mm). For the keys involved in this paragraph, the claw-shaped handle cannot have an opening into which a round rod with a diameter of 0.19IN (5mm) can be inserted.

　　1.16.6 Disc spring

　　The purpose of this requirement is to prevent fingers or toes from being pinched or crushed by toys containing springs. Disc springs (compression springs or extension springs) that make up the components used to support the weight of children must be protected from access during use and reasonably foreseeable abuse, except for one of the following:

　　1.16.6.1 Cannot freely insert a round rod with a diameter of 0.12in (3mm)

　　1.16.6.2 A round rod with a diameter of 0.25in (6mm) can be freely inserted between two adjacent springs at all points in the process when the spring first bears 31b (1.4kg) and then bears the 701b (32kg) weight.

　　1.17 Stability and overload requirements

　　1.17.1 Ride toy and seat stability

The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the accidental hazards that may be caused by toys that are easy to tip. This requirement takes into account the stabilization effect of children's legs and recognizes the instinct of children to adjust balance when tilted. The requirements listed in 1.17.2 and 1.17.3 Must be used for the following types of toys for children 60 months or younger: ride-on toys with 3 or more load wheels, such as various vehicles; ride-on activity toys, such as wooden horses; fixed toys with seats, such as toys furniture. Generally, spherical, cylindrical and other ride-on toys with no stable base are not included in this requirement.

　　1.17.2 Inclination stability

　　 This requirement considers that there are two types of stability hazards that may occur: one is that the feet can be used to stabilize the riding toy or seat, and the other is that the feet are restricted by the closed structure and cannot provide stability.

　　1.17.2.1 Tilting stability that can be stabilized by feet

For seats in ride-on toys where the height of the seat from the ground is equal to or less than 1/3 of the height corresponding to the minimum age in the unused age group in Table 2, and the movement of the child's feet on the side is not restricted and thus can play a stabilizing role, no A roll stability test is required.

　　1.17.2.2 cannot be stabilized with feet for remote roll stability

　　1.17.3 Front and back stability

　　 This requirement relates to the stability of the rider in the front and rear directions when the rider cannot easily use his legs to stabilize the ride-on toy. The stability test of the ride-on toy does not need to be when the steering wheel is in the forward position, but also in the forward right and left 45. Angular proceed.

　　1.17.4 Stability of fixed floor toys

　　The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk that the toy may fall over when the door, drawer or other movable parts are stretched to the maximum position. The height exceeds 30IN (760mm). Fixed floor-standing toys weighing more than 101b (4.5kg), when all movable parts are stretched to the maximum position and placed face down at an incline 10. Can not tip over when on the slope.

　　1.17.5 Requirements for ride-on toys and seats

　　The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the accidental hazards that may be caused by toys that cannot withstand overloads. All ride-on toys, toys used as seats, or toys designed to support all or part of a child’s weight, must be able to withstand the heavy load added to the seat or other parts used to bear the heavy load without collapsing. Causes danger, power drive device is exposed).

　　 1.18 closed space

　　The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risk of children being trapped in enclosed toys such as toy refrigerators, and to prevent the possible suffocation risk of head-enclosed toys such as space helmets.

1.19 Imitation protective devices (such as helmets, hats and goggles) The purpose of this requirement is to reduce the risks that may arise from the following situations, such as protective goggles or space helmets due to damage to the manufacturing materials, or imitation protective devices such as football helmets and pads. The wearer uses it as a real protective device rather than a toy.

　　1.19.1 Eye protection

　　 All rigid toys that cover the face, such as goggles, space helmets or face shields, must be made of impact-resistant materials.

　　1.19.2 Toys that imitate safety inspection protection devices shall be clearly marked.

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