Testing Requirements for Toys Exported to Canada
Toys generally refer to products designed or provided for children under the age of 14 to play and use. According to materials, it can be divided into plush toys, plastic toys, wooden toys and metal toys, etc.; according to functions, it can be divided into electric toys, sounding toys, ejection toys and water toys, etc.; , sports toys and scientific and educational toys. Toys are "children's closest partner" and are of great significance to children's intellectual development and physical and mental health. However, some dangerous toys with potential safety hazards will become "killers" that cause accidental injuries to children and threaten children's health. In recent years, in order to protect children's physical and mental health, various countries have successively revised and promulgated regulations, directives, and standards on the control of toys and children's products to regulate the design, production, and sales of children's products with high standards and strict requirements. For the quality and safety control of toy products! V: 182 0070 0074
Test content introduction:
/2011-17 Physical Machinery
Reference ASTM/EN71-1
/2018-83 Total lead content test reference ASTM F963 sec 8.3
/2016-188 Phthalate (8P) Refer to CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4
/2016-193 Refer to CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1 for lead content in coatings
Small Parts Warning: For those over 3 years old, small parts warnings need to be marked
Age Grading: The age group needs to be reflected on the packaging
Applicable Warning Labels: such as widget warnings, different product warning attributes are different.
Document requirements: ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory (CNAS laboratory)
In Canada, all toys used by children aged 12 and under must meet the federal safety standards stipulated by the Canada Consumer Products Act (CCPSA),
Includes: *Canadian Toy Regulations (/2011-17)*
Lead Containing Consumer Products Regulation (/2018-17) * Phthalates Regulation (/2016-188)
*Regulations on Surface Coating Materials (/2016-193)
Canadian Amazon children's toys CCPSA certification process:
1. Provide sample pictures;
2. Confirm the testing standards and regulations;
3. Provide physical sample testing;
4. Pay the inspection fee;
5. Test samples and issue a test report after the test is completed;
Canadian Amazon children's toys CCPSA certification fee:
Depending on the product, different product testing fees are different, and product pictures can be provided to estimate the cost.
Canadian Amazon children's toys CCPSA certification cycle: normal cycle 5-7 working days