Overview of Key Revisions to ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard
This webinar will cover
- Background and introduction of ASTM F963
- Consumer safety specification for toy safety
- Requirement updates
- How QIMA can help
Details
Date: 2024-03-06
Time: 2:00 PM (EDT)
Language: english
Fee: Free
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Topics: Lab Testing, Toys & Recreational Items
Speakers: Karolyn Helda
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What you'll learn
Join us for the upcoming webinar where we offer a comprehensive overview of the significant revisions introduced in the latest iteration of the ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety Standard. This revised standard, approved on January 18, 2024, encompasses updates related to heavy elements in toy substrates, phthalates, acoustics, batteries, expanding materials, labeling requirements, projectiles, and bow and arrow testing, and will be replacing ASTM F963-17. With the standard expected to become mandatory in mid-April 2024, it is imperative for industry professionals to gain a thorough understanding of the changes and their implications.
About the speakers
Karolyn Helda
Global Services and Technical Services Director, QIMA
Karolyn Helda is the Global Services and Technical Services Director for QIMA’s Consumer Goods division in North America. She has worked in the consumer products safety, compliance and quality assurance industry for over 30 years. Her knowledge and direct experience span the categories of promotional products, toys and children’s products, softlines, general merchandise as well as consumable consumer goods such as food, over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty care items. Prior to assuming her current role, Karolyn was responsible for the QIMA Buffalo lab operations and held various roles at independent consumer products testing laboratories including laboratory and client services management, business development, global compliance program development and management, as well as technical consulting, training and protocol development.
Further Reading
About the organization
QIMA, a global leader in quality assurance services and compliance solutions, helps businesses make products consumers can trust through inspection, testing, audit and certification. Combining human expertise on the ground with intelligent technology, QIMA supports 30,000+ businesses across Consumer Products, Food & Agrifood, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Pharma & Biotech in more than 100 countries.
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