Plush toys Australia/New Zealand toys AS NZS 8124 testing compliance standards
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The compliance testing of plush toys in Australia and New Zealand is mainly based on the AS/NZS 8124 standard. This standard is a toy safety standard jointly developed by Australia and New Zealand to ensure that toys sold on the market meet safety requirements. The following is detailed information about the AS/NZS 8124 compliance testing standard for plush toys:
1. Overview of the AS/NZS 8124 standard
The AS/NZS 8124 standard includes multiple parts, each of which targets different safety aspects of toys. Specifically include:
1. AS/NZS ISO 8124.1: Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
2. AS/NZS ISO 8124.2: Safety of toys - Part 2: Combustion performance
3. AS/NZS ISO 8124.3: Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
4. AS/NZS ISO 8124.4: Safety of toys - Part 4: Chemical properties
II. Specific test items for plush toys
According to the AS/NZS 8124 standard, plush toys need to undergo the following tests to ensure their safety:
1. Mechanical and physical performance test
- Structure and strength test: Ensure that there are no small parts that are easy to fall off, and check for dangerous edges and sharp parts.
- Small parts test: Ensure that there are no small parts that are easy to fall off to prevent children from swallowing and choking.
- Load-bearing capacity and stability test: Evaluate whether the toy is stable when bearing the weight and pressure under normal use to prevent collapse or damage and injury.
2. Flammability test
- Material flame retardant test: Check whether the plush toys use prohibited flammable materials, and test their flame retardant properties when exposed to a small fire source.
3. Migration test of specific elements
- Heavy metal content detection: Detect the heavy metal content in plush toys, such as lead, cadmium, etc., to ensure that it does not exceed the safety limit specified in the standard.
4. Chemical performance test
- Toxic substance detection: Detect whether there are toxic substances in plush toys, such as plasticizers, volatile organic compounds, etc., and ensure that the content of these substances does not exceed the safety limit specified in the standard.
- Toxic element test of packaging materials: Detect toxic elements in packaging materials to prevent harm to children.
- Phthalate content test: Detect whether the toys contain excessive phthalates, which are harmful to children's health.
- Formaldehyde content test: Detect the formaldehyde content in toys, because formaldehyde is a harmful substance that may affect children's health.
- Plasticizer test: Test whether the plasticizers used in toys meet safety standards.
- Azo test: Test whether toys contain azo dyes, which may decompose and produce harmful substances under certain conditions.
- Total lead content test: Test the total lead content in toys, because lead is a toxic heavy metal.
III. Label and instruction requirements
1. Applicable age: Clearly indicate which age group the toy is suitable for.
2. Precautions for use: Provide detailed guidance on how to safely use, care and maintain the toy.
3. Warning information: If there are any potential dangers or risks, clear warning information should be provided to alert parents and children.
Conclusion
Through the above tests and requirements, it can be ensured that plush toys meet safety standards before being sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets to protect the health and safety of children. If you need further help or have other questions, please feel free to ask questions.
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