Quality Control of Toy Products is a critical part of ensuring that the toys you bring to market meet the highest safety and quality standards. These standards are designed to protect consumers from potential dangers such as choking, suffocation, and injury. Some of the most common standards include ASTM F963, EN 71, and ISO 8124.

During toy inspection, experienced quality control professionals examine the products to identify any potential safety hazards, such as choking risks, sharp edges, or loose parts. They also assess the quality of the materials used and check for compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Children’s Toy Safety Testing

Children’s toy safety testing is performed through a series of essential tests during an onsite toy inspection. The testing process involves examining the raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet the required standards. Some of the major testing standards include the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards.

Several different tests are performed during a toy quality control inspection. These tests are designed to identify potential dangers such as choking hazards, the potential for injury, and the quality of the materials used. Some of the most common tests include; flammability tests, heavy metal tests, and phthalate tests. In addition, there are a number of tests that are specifically designed to evaluate the safety of stuffed toys, such as the stuffing migration test and the tearing strength test.

Major Testing Standards of Raw Materials

Before the production of toys, it is crucial to ensure that the raw materials used to make the toys meet the standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSIA). The CPSIA sets the standards for materials that can be used in the production of toys for children. The major testing standards of raw materials include:

1. Flammability:The CPSIA requires that toys must be tested for flammability to prevent the risk of fire.
2. Lead Content: Toys must not contain lead in amounts exceeding the limit set by the CPSIA. Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems in children.
3. Phthalates: Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastic soft and flexible. The CPSIA sets limits on the amount of phthalates that can be present in toys to prevent health risks.
4. Mechanical Testing: To ensure that toys are durable and do not break easily, we perform mechanical tests such as tensile strength, impact resistance, and bend testing.
5. Chemical Testing: Our inspectors perform chemical tests to ensure that toys do not contain harmful substances such as lead, phthalates, and cadmium.
6. Heavy Metal Test
7. Stuffing migration test
8. Tearing strength test
9. Tension Test
10. Impact Test
11. Crush Test

Major Toy Testing Items

The major testing items involved in toy quality control inspections include:

• Choking Hazard:

  One of the primary objectives of toy quality control inspections is to identify choking dangers. To do this, a number of different tests are performed, including the small parts test and the vibration test. The small parts test is designed to identify any small parts that may pose a choking hazard to small children. The vibration test, on the other hand, is designed to evaluate how the toy will respond to movement and whether it is likely to break apart and release small parts.

• Raw materials: This involves testing the raw materials used in the production of toys, such as plastic, metal, and textiles, to ensure they are safe for children to play with.

• Components: This includes testing the various components of toys, such as buttons, zippers, and other small parts, to ensure they are securely attached and pose no choking hazards.

• Finished products: It involves evaluating the final product to ensure it meets the required safety and quality standards and is safe for children to play with.

• Small Parts Test:

  This test determines if small parts of a toy or product can be easily detached, posing a choking hazard to young children.

• Detachment Test: A detachment test is designed to evaluate if parts of a toy or product can detach easily, potentially posing a hazard to young children.

• Swallowing Hazard Test:

  A swallowing Hazard Test is performed to assess if a toy or product presents a hazard of being swallowed by young children, potentially causing choking or suffocation.