{"id":338,"date":"2024-06-05T09:13:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T09:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/?p=338"},"modified":"2024-07-05T06:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T06:32:48","slug":"what-is-the-toy-safety-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/what-is-the-toy-safety-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Toy Safety Standard?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the toy safety standard? Have you ever remembered those days when toys looked suspiciously rather than fun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are innocent beings that are prone to be harmed accidentally, this is why there are some people that care about toy safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These standards are a way to ensure playtime is all about smiles and giggles and not trips to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly are these toy safety standards? Imagine a big checklist that toymakers gotta follow to make sure their creations are fun AND safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s buckle up and take a trip to the fun and safe world of toy safety standards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/european-emission-standard-history\/\">European emission standard history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/what-is-the-toy-safety-standard\/#Toy_Safety_Standard\" >Toy Safety Standard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/what-is-the-toy-safety-standard\/#1_ASTM_F963_US\" >1. ASTM F963 (US)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/what-is-the-toy-safety-standard\/#2_ISO_8124\" >2. ISO 8124<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toy_Safety_Standard\"><\/span>Toy Safety Standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/what-is-toy-safety-standard-2.jpg\" alt=\"what is toy safety standard\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/what-is-toy-safety-standard-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/what-is-toy-safety-standard-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/what-is-toy-safety-standard-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/what-is-toy-safety-standard-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few standards that can be followed by the toy manufacturer to ensure that every toy that they produces are safe and fun to play by the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These standards are made by silent heroes that work behind the scenes to ensure their safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 3 most common toy safety standards found in your favorite toy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_ASTM_F963_US\"><\/span>1. ASTM F963 (US)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This standard is a staple one and widely used standard in the US and many other countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First introduced in 1986, this standard is growing and covering a broader subject about toy safety standards to ensure that everyone is happy without sacrificing safety matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The toys undergo numerous tests to make sure they meet the standard\u2019s requirements. Including simulating how a child might interact with the toy or exposing it to various condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the topics that covered in ASTM F9623<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choking Hazard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sharp Edges and Points<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flammability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemical Hazards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strangulation Hazards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noise Level<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ISO_8124\"><\/span>2. ISO 8124<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next one is the ISO number 8124. ISO 8124 is the global standards that act as a common language for toy safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First issued in 1982 the ISO 8124 thrived and developed into one of the standards required for the toy maker to make their products public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entitled \u201cSafety of Toys\u201d, this standard wasn\u2019t a single standard but rather acted as a foundation outlining general safety principles and testing methods for toys intended for children under 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those part including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mechanical and Physical Properties:<\/strong> This part takes up a topic including choking hazard, sharp edges and points, and flammability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flammability: <\/strong>It\u2019s quite dangerous for children under 14 playing with flammable material. So this part provides in-depth testing methods to ensure materials don\u2019t ignite easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Migration of Certain Elements:<\/strong> Children are curious beings, with this regulation, the toy maker must ensure that harmful chemicals like lead and cadmium in toys are restricted to protect children\u2019s health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swallowing Hazards: <\/strong>Defines specific limitations on part size and ease of detachment to minimize choking risks for very young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while having these toy safety standard regulation is quite effective to ensure our children\u2019s safety, and minimize the said risk, the main guardian angel of the children is ourselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the toy safety standard? 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