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ASTM F 963-17 Requirements

Group 1: Sections Applicable to Most Toys

The following requirements must be met for most toys. All toy manufacturers should review these sections to ensure that their products are in compliance.

Section Title Requires Testing at a CPSC-Accepted Laboratory 
    Small Batch Manufacturers Testing Requirements
4.3.5.1 Heavy Elements: Paint and Similar Surface Coating Materials   Yes
4.3.5.2 Heavy Elements: Substrate Materials (Note: Many toys intended for children under 6 and all toys intended to be mouthed or contact food and drink are subject to this requirement. See the standard for more.)  Yes
4.3.6.3 Cleanliness of Liquids, Pastes, Putties, Gels, and Powders
(Except for cosmetics and tests on formulations used to prevent microbial degradation.)
 Yes
4.6 Small Objects
(Except no third party testing is required for labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
 Yes
4.7 Accessible Edges
(Except no third party testing is required for labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
4.9 Accessible Points
(Except no third party testing is required for labeling and/or instructional literature requirements)
5 (Entire Section) Labeling Requirements  No
6 (Entire Section) Instructional Literature  No
7 (Entire Section) Producer's Markings  No
Group 2: Sections Applicable to Specific Types of Toys
The following set of requirements is for specific types of toys or toys with specific attributes. All toy manufacturers should review these sections to ensure that their products are in compliance.
Section Title   Requires Testing at a CPSC-Accepted Laboratory 
4.1 Material Quality   No
4.2 Flammability Excluded by CPSIA No
4.4 Electrical/Thermal Energy** Electrical Toys. See 16 CFR 1505. Yes, to 16 CFR 1505
4.5 Sound-Producing Toys Acoustic Toys Yes (see modification in 16 CFR part 1250)​
4.8 Projections Sharp Points Yes
4.10 Wires & Rods Sharp Points Yes
4.11 Nails & Fasteners Sharp Points Yes
4.12 Plastic Film   Yes
4.13 Folding Mechanisms & Hinges Enclosed/Hinged Toys Yes
4.14 Cords, Straps, and Elastics Corded/Elastic toys Yes
4.15 Stability & Overload Requirements Ride-On Toys and Toy Seats Yes
4.16 Confined Spaces Enclosed/Hinged Toys Yes
4.17 Wheels, Tires, & Axles   Yes
4.18 Holes, Clearance, & Accessibility of Mechanisms Enclosed/Hinged Toys Yes
4.19 Simulated Protective Devices   Yes
4.20 Pacifiers   Yes
4.21 Projectile Toys Projectiles Yes.  Also, see Enforcement Discretion Letter
4.22 Teethers & Teething Toys   Yes
4.23 Rattles   Yes
4.24 Squeeze Toys Non-Rigid Toys Yes
4.25 Battery-Operated Toys   Yes
4.26 Toys Intended to Be Attached to a Crib or Playpen Infant toys Yes
4.27 Stuffed & Bean Bag-Type Toys Non-Rigid Toys Yes
4.28 Stroller and Carriage Toys Labeling requirements only No
4.30 Toy Gun Marking Projectiles Yes
4.31 Balloons   No.  Label in accordance with 16 CFR 1500.19 and 16 CFR 1500.20.
4.32 Certain toys with Nearly Spherical Ends* Spherical toys Yes
4.33 Marbles Spherical toys.  No.  Label in accordance with 16 CFR 1500.19 and 16 CFR 1500.20.
4.34 Balls Spherical toys.  No.  Label in accordance with 16 CFR 1500.19 and 16 CFR 1500.20.
4.35 Pom Poms Non-Rigid Toys Yes
4.36 Hemispherical-Shaped Objects Spherical toys Yes
4.37 Yo-Yo Elastic Tether Toys Corded/Elastic toys Yes
4.38 Magnets Magnets Yes
4.39 Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels   Yes
4.40 Expanding Materials   Yes
4.41 Toy Chests   Yes
Other Requirements
Section Title  
4.29 Art Materials (16 CFR 1500.14(b)(8)) Yes, to 15 USC 1278a (Total Lead Content). 
4.3.7 Stuffing Materials Yes.  Stuffed toys with all new stuffing must meet 4.1, no testing at CPSC-accepted laboratory required to this section.


 


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