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U.S. Mandatory Toy Standard:ASTM F963JJonathanh MidMidgett, PhPh.D.DOffice of Hazard Identification and ReductionDecember 2009These comments are those of the CPSC staff, have not been reviewed orapproveddbby, andd may nott necessarilyil reflectfl t ththe viewsiof,f ththe CCommission.i i
ASTM F963: Standard ConsumerSafety Specification for Toy Safety Adopted as mandatory rule by CPSC , asrequired in the Consumer Product SafetyImprovement Act of 2008 Copyright still owned by ASTM‐International – copies must be purchased atwww.astm.org Read‐onlyR d l copiesi availableil bl ffor viewingi ionline when ASTM‐I proposes revisions toCPSC
Chinese Translations ASTM F963 available in Chinese � Both F963‐07e1F963 07e1 and F963F963‐0808 can be included as apackage in English and Chinese CPSC staff documents available in l– Age Determination Guidelines– Handbook for Manufacturing Safer ConsumerProducts
Toy Standard Scope Addresses thermal,thermal electrical,electrical andmechanical hazards of toys, packaging, andtoy chests Sections for prevention of choking,lacerations strangulation,lacerations,strangulation impalementimpalement,suffocation, falls, burns, poisoning, eyeinjuries etc.injuries,etc Advice for matching toys to children ofcertaini ages
ASTM Membership Government (non(non‐voting)voting) Manufacturers Consumers All members are volunteers Anyone can join ASTM‐InternationalASTM International Anyone may contribute proposals forrevisions Decisions are made by consensus and voting
Toy Standard Sections List of other federal rules for toysDefinitionsRequirementsTest methodsGuidelines
Toy Standard Requirements FlammabilityToxicologyElectrical/Thermalll/ hl EnergySound Producing ToysSmall ObjectsAccessible EdgesProjectionsAAccessibleibl PPointsi
Toy Standard Requirements Wires or RodsNails and FastenersPackagingkFilmlFolding Mechanisms and HingesCords and Elastics in ToysStability and Over‐LoadOver Load RequirementsConfined SpacesWh l TiWheels,Tires, andd AxlesA l
Toy Standard Requirements HolesHoles, ClearanceClearance, and Accessibility ofMechanisms Projectile Toys Battery‐Operated Toys Stuffed and Beanbag‐Type Toys Stroller and Carriageg Toysy Art Materials Certain Toys with Spherical Ends
Toy Standard RequirementsHemispheric Shaped ObjectsHemispheric‐ShapedYo Yo Elastic Tether ToysMagnetsJaw Entrapment in Handles and SteeringWheels Toyy Chests
Revision Process for CPSC MandatoryStandardd d ASTM F963 revisions sent to CPSC forreview CPSC may reject revisions within 90 days Unless rejected, changes become mandatory180 daysdafterf proposall CPSC rejected removal of toy chest sectionfrom ASTM F963‐08, so ASTM F963‐07e1toy chest requirements remain in use withASTM F963‐08
Toy Testing Certifications Third party certification required forcompliance with small parts rules Certification of other parts of toy standardtemporarily deferred by Commission untilFebruary 10,10 2010 Third party laboratory accreditationproceduresdini developmentd l
ASTM Toy Subcommittee: CurrentA ti itiActivitiesWorking groups:Batteries in toys Lithium batteries, fire preventionMagnetsgin toysy Magnet strength, flux index, labelingProjectile toys KineticKi ti energy, iimprovisedi d projectilesj tilImpaction hazardsNail‐shapeds aped hazardsa a ds NaEmerging hazards Projection hazards
Thank you!Jonathan Midgett,Midgett Ph.D.Ph D4330 East West HighwayBethesda,h d MD 20814(301) 504‐7692jmidgett@cpsc.gov
U.S. Mandatory Toy Standard: ASTM F963 JhMid PhDJonathan Midgett, Ph.D. Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction December 2009December 2009
