Australia Children’s Toy Certification AS/NZS ISO 8124 Standard Testing

AS/NZS ISO 8124 is the Australian toy safety standard. This standard is primarily based on the international toy standard ISO 8124 and is regularly updated in alignment with international toy safety standards. The AS/NZS ISO 8124 standard is similar to other international toy safety standards, focusing mainly on three aspects: physical, flammability, and heavy metal content requirements.

Scope of AS/NZS ISO 8124 Standard:

It applies to all toys, meaning any product designed or explicitly intended for children under the age of 14. These standards are applicable to toys as initially received by consumers, and unless specifically stated otherwise, they apply to toys after they have been subject to reasonably foreseeable normal use and abuse conditions.

Australia (AS/NZS ISO 8124 Certification) Toy Testing Standards:

1. Physical and Mechanical Performance testing:

 This specifies the mechanical and physical performance requirements for toys, such as safety regulations concerning small parts, edges, points, protrusions, ropes, etc., to prevent harm to children. For example, small parts that may detach and be accidentally swallowed, or sharp edges and points that could cause injury to children.

2. Flammability Testing:

 This primarily concerns the toy’s flammability performance requirements and testing methods. It ensures that toys do not pose a fire risk to children during normal use or foreseeable conditions. For example, flammability testing for plush toys ensures that their materials do not catch fire quickly if exposed to a flame.

3. Heavy Metal Testing:

 This section specifies the migration limits of certain heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, etc.) in toys. These elements, if absorbed by children through contact with toys, could pose potential health risks, such as impairing the nervous system or causing organ damage.

AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-2023 specifies Australia’s voluntary standards and requirements similar to international standards, aiming to minimize the risk of choking or suffocation from small parts in toys, thus preventing serious injury or death. The standard also introduces new requirements for battery compartments in toys. If a toy gun is electric, its electrical components must meet relevant electrical safety standards, such as insulation performance and electrical shock resistance.

Toy Guns should be equipped with clear, understandable labels and instructions, indicating the following information:

1. Suitable Age: Clearly state the age range for which the toy gun is suitable.

2. Usage Instructions: Provide detailed guidance on how to safely use, maintain, and care for the toy gun.

3. Warning Information: Provide clear warning messages if there are any potential hazards or risks, to alert parents and children.

AS/NZS ISO 8124 Certification Process:

1. Fill out the application form.

2. Provide samples.

3. JJR Laboratory in China arranges testing.

4. Draft issued upon successful testing.

5. Confirmation of the final certificate.