Assembled toys Canada SOR/2011-2017 testing compliance process
Date：2025-12-23 09:26:40 Classification
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SOR/2011-17, as the "gatekeeper" regulation for toy safety in Canada, every step of the process is related to whether the product can be successfully listed on platforms such as Amazon. Considering the structural characteristics of building block toys, such as small components and detachable parts, this process requires a focus on physical safety and chemical substance control.
Assembling Toys Canada SOR/2011-2017 Compliance Full Process (including Key Points for Building Blocks)
1、 Preparation in advance: Clarify regulations and testing scope
1. Legal basis
Need to synchronize to meet:
Core regulation: SOR/2011-17 Toy Regulations (covering physical/chemical/flammability requirements)
Related regulations:
SOR/2016-188 (Phthalate limit: DEHP/DBP/BBP ≤ 0.1%)
SOR/2016-193 (Surface coating lead ≤ 90mg/kg)
SOR/2018-83 (total lead ≤ 100ppm, non coated material)
2. Product Definition
Confirm whether it belongs to the category of "toys for children under 14 years old":
If the packaging is labeled as "suitable for ages 3-12", it must be tested according to the strictest standards for children under 3 years old (small parts are prohibited)
Assembled toys containing magnetic particles/ejection components require additional testing for special features such as magnetic strength and kinetic energy limitations
2、 Preparation of data and samples before testing
|Category | Specific Requirements
|Technical document | - BOM table (each component material needs to be labeled: such as ABS plastic, PC transparent parts, metal connectors)
-Design drawings (indicating the dimensions of detachable components, such as the diameter of building block particles and the length of connecting rods)
-Supplier material declaration (such as MSDS report stating 'phthalate free')
|Sample Requirements | - Quantity: 3-5 sets of complete samples (including all accessories such as manuals, stickers, and toolkits)
-Split test: Different material components need to be marked separately (such as plastic particles, metal shafts, rubber foot pads)
-Representativeness: Covering all colors/batches (such as testing the coating of each color for colored building blocks)
3、 Core Laboratory Testing Project (Building Blocks Special)
1. Physical and mechanical properties (of utmost importance)
|Test Item | Standard Requirements
|Small component testing | Toys under 3 years old: Components cannot pass through a small component measuring cylinder with a diameter of 31.7mm (simulating a child's throat)
|Torque Test | The component needs to withstand a torque of 0.34Nm for 10 seconds without loosening (for detachable connectors such as building block protrusions)
|Drop Test | Drop from a height of 1.3 meters onto a hard surface 10 times without any fragmentation or sharp edges
|Edge sharpness | Exposed plastic/metal edges must pass a sharp edge tester (force value<0.5N)
2. Chemical safety testing
Coating/Ink: Lead ≤ 90mg/kg, Cadmium ≤ 75mg/kg (according to SOR/2016-193)
Plastic substrate: total amount of phthalates (6P) ≤ 0.1% (if containing soft plastic components such as silicone seals)
Metal parts: soluble cadmium ≤ 0.07mg/dm ² (simulating saliva contact scenario)
3. Packaging and labeling compliance
Soft film packaging bag: If the opening circumference is ≥ 35.3cm, the thickness must be ≥ 0.019mm, and a bilingual suffocation warning in English and French should be marked.
The product label should indicate:
Age classification (such as "3+" or "not suitable for children under 3 years old")
Manufacturer name+address (bilingual in English and French)
Batch number (for traceability, required by new regulations in 2025)
4、 Certification process (5-7 working days)
1. Choose a laboratory
Qualification requirements: ISO 17025 certification (such as Dezewei L8083)
Building block experience: Priority should be given to institutions that have conducted "LEGO product" testing (familiar with the details of small component testing)
2. Sample delivery and testing
Process: Fill out the application form → mail samples → split laboratory testing → data review
Additional possibility: If the initial test of the small component is not qualified, it needs to be rectified and a new sample needs to be sent (it is recommended to reserve 2 sets of spare samples)
3. Report acquisition and utilization
The report should include: testing methods (such as ASTM F963-17), comparison of limit values, and compliance conclusions (bilingual version)
Platform requirement: Amazon Canada website needs to upload scanned copies of the report, with keywords labeled as "Complies with SOR/2011-17"
5、 Common failure points and avoidance suggestions
1. Misclassification of small components
Risk: Building block particles with raised patterns may be classified as "easily detachable small parts"
Solution: Control the height of the pattern to<1mm during design, or prove it cannot be separated through "overall tensile testing"
2. Chemical substances exceeding the standard
Risk: Excessive lead content in colored coatings (especially red/yellow pigments)
Solution: Replace solvent based coatings with water-based inks and require suppliers to provide coating testing reports
3. Label language error
Risk: Inaccurate French translation (e.g. "choking risk" mistakenly translated as "danger")
Solution: Use the official template (which can be downloaded from the official website of Health Canada)
6、 Subsequent maintenance and supervision
Report validity period: Long term validity, but regulatory updates require retesting (such as the "traceability of fillers" requirement added in 2025)
Spot check response: Test reports must be archived for more than 5 years, and Health Canada may randomly check products on the market for sale
Batch consistency: Each batch of products needs to retain samples, and if the raw materials are changed (such as from ABS to PP plastic), retesting is required
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