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.
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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