Quality Assurance and Testing Tailored for the Toys and Recreational Items Industry
The toy industry is heavily regulated in all large toy markets across the globe, and for good reason. Hundreds of thousands of toy-related injuries occur every year and these incidents can result in product recalls, lawsuits, and serious reputational damage. Establishing a quality assurance program and conducting regular toy testing and inspections ensures your products comply with regulations and protect your brand from costly quality issues.
We provide testing services for toys and recreational items to help you avoid costly product recalls, build greater customer confidence, and protect your brand reputation. QIMA's extensive toy testing and toy inspection expertise helps major brands and retailers ensure the quality and safety of their toy imports, including children's toys, recreational items, and electric toys.
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Toy Testing Lab Services
Our quality assurance and toy testing programs include a wide range of tests to ensure compliance in your destination markets. Toy safety tests we offer include, but are not limited to:
Sharp point and sharp edge verification
Pull test on small parts
Pull test on seams
Stuff checking for the plush toy
Metal detection test
Dynamic and static standard tests, tensile force/pressure up to 10 kN
Dynamic and static custom tests, tensile force/pressure up to 20 kN
Strength tests
Durability tests
Color resistance to saliva and perspiration (textile components)
Small parts verification
Workmanship check
Function/performance of product
Working distance check for remote control toys
Frequency check for electronic toys
Humidity test for the wooden toys
Eco design
To ensure total compliance, take advantage of our other services for toy products, including toy inspections, supplier audits and ESG solutions.
Toys and Recreational Items Lab Testing Expertise
Our toy testing lab services ensure your toys and recreational items meet the standards and regulations of your destination market. With global expertise in quality testing, we keep up with the current state of toy safety regulations around the world so you don’t have to.
QIMA's laboratories offer a wide range of tests covering every aspect of product quality and safety. Our team of experts can help you determine which tests you need based on your product type and destination market.
International Requirements:
ISO 8124, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical Hazards
ISO 8124, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability
ISO 8124, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements
IEC 62115, Electric Toys – Safety
IEC 60825, Laser/LED Safety
Age appropriateness analysis
US Toy Standards & Regulations:
General Requirements:
Cal Prop 65 Settlement Review & Testing
Cal Prop 65
Cal Prop 65 Phthalates
USP 61/62, Microbiological Examination of Non-Sterile Products
USP 51 Preservative Effectiveness
Children's Products:
CPSIA Total Lead Content in Surface Coatings
CPSIA Total Lead Content Children’s Products (metal and non-metal substrates)
CPSIA Total Lead Content in Children’s Metal Jewelry
16 CFR 1500, Mechanical Hazards and Labeling
16 CFR 1500.44, Flammability of Solids
16 CFR 1511, Pacifiers
CPSIA Tracking Labels
Model Toxics in Packaging (formerly CONEG)
Toys and Recreational Items:
16 CFR 1501, Small Parts
16 CFR 1510, Rattles
CPSIA Total Lead Content in Surface Coatings
ASTM F963 Soluble Heavy Metals content in Surface Coatings
CPSIA Total Lead Content in Children’s Products (metal & non-metal substrates)
CPSIA Phthalate Content (non-mouthable and mouthable)
ASTM F963, Mechanical Hazards & Labeling
ASTM F963, Flammability of Solids
ASTM F963, Flammability of Textiles
16 CFR 1610, Flammability of Clothing Textiles
ASTM 1148, Home Playgrounds
ANSI Tricycle Testing
Model Toxics in Packaging (formerly CONEG)
CPSIA Tracking Labels
Europe Toy Standards & Regulations:
EN 71, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical and Physical Tests
EN 71, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability Test
EN 71, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements
EN 62115 Electric Toys – Safety
EN 71, Part 8, Activity Toys for Domestic Use (e.g. swings, slides…etc)
EN 71, Part 14, Trampolines for Domestic Use
EC No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Total Cadmium
EC No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Phthalates (non-mouth & mouth)
LFGB
For electrical / electronic toys:
Electrical safety (LVD)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
RED (Radio Equipment Directive)
Canada Toy Standards & Regulations:
SOR/2016-193, Surface Coating Materials Regulations (Total Lead and Mercury)
SOR/2011-17 as amended, Leachable Metals in Surface Coatings
SOR/2010-273 as amended, Lead in Substrate Materials
SOR/2018-83 Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations
SOR/2016-188, Phthalates Regulations
SOR/2018-82, Children’s Jewelry Regulations
SOR/2016-194, Textile Flammability Regulation
SOR/2011-17 as amended, Canadian Toys Regulations (Mechanical Hazards & Flammability)
Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act (R.S., 1985, c. C-38)
Country of Origin (C.R.C., c.535)
Quebec Labeling (R.S.Q., c.C-11)
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
Australia / New Zealand Toy Standards & Regulations:
AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical Hazards
AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability
AS/NZS 62115, Electric Toys – Safety
AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements
Australia Consumer Protection Notice No. 11 of 2011 (DEHP Content)
Australia Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Regulation
Other Toy Standards & Regulations
China:
GB 6675, Toy Safety Standard
GB 19865, Electric Toys – Safety
Taiwan:
CNS 4797, Toy Safety Standard
CNS 14276, Safety of Electric Toys
Japan:
Food Sanitation Law Section 4 – Toys
ST 2016 Toy Safety Standard
Thailand:
TIS 685 Part 1-2562, Toy Safety Standard
TIS 2236-2548, Electric Toys - Safety
Malaysia:
MS ISO 8124, Toy Safety Standard
MS 62115, Safety of Electric Toys
US:
CPAI 75, Flammability of Sleeping Bags
CPAI 84, Flame Resistant Materials Used in Camping Tentage
Labeling Evaluations
LHAMA Evaluations
TRA (Toxicological Risk Assessment)
GCC, General Certificate of Conformance
CPC, Children’s Product Certificate
Certifications for the Toy Industry
QIMA offers certifications for a wide variety of toys and recreational products that allow you to demonstrate superior product quality and safety to your consumers:
Toy Inspections
At QIMA, we understand the critical importance of maintaining product integrity at every stage of the production process. Our toy inspection services provide real-time, detailed insights into your production process, helping you identify and rectify any issues promptly, ensuring your toys are market-ready and fully compliant.
The QIMA Benefits
Global coverage in over 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Flexibility with fully customizable programs and reports to save time and cost.
Risk-based approach with analytical data to help you proactively identify and prevent quality and safety issues in your supply chain.
Fully certified and accredited to all major inspection, audit and testing schemes.
Custom dashboard to identify trends and make informed decisions in real-time.
Personalized service with dedicated account manager and 24 hour customer support.
More Resources
The Importance of Toy Testing (Your Toy Safety Checklist) - Learn about the most important testing considerations when planning out your quality control.
Pet Toy Testing - Read more about the requirements for pet toys in the markets you are planning to sell in.
Electrical Toy Testing - Have electrical components in your toy? Learn about the additional requirements for selling electrical toys in your destination markets.