Children's Products 16CFR1262 Standard Testing

How to Obtain a 16CFR1262 Standard Test Report for Children's Products?

On March 23, 2023, Amazon US announced a new seller policy for magnetic products, requiring compliance with magnet regulations.

Magnet Product Requirements

For magnetic products, each loose or separable magnet that can completely fit into the small parts test cylinder described in 16 CFR 1501.4 must have a flux index of less than 50 kG mm when tested according to the methods described in standard 16 CFR 1262.

Exemptions for Toys

Toys are not subject to this rule as they must comply with the Federal Toy Safety Standard 16CFR1250 (ASTM F963-17). This rule applies to consumer products designed, marketed, or intended for entertainment, jewelry (including children's jewelry), mental stimulation, stress relief, or a combination of these purposes, containing one or more loose or separable magnets. However, this rule does not apply to products sold or distributed solely for educational, research, and/or professional purposes to commercial or industrial users.

Scope of the Standard

All consumer products containing magnets manufactured after October 21, 2022, such as household/kitchen items, children's or adult jewelry, and stationery with magnets.

Exemptions:

1. Toys, which must comply with 16 CFR 1250 (ASTM F963 4.38 magnet requirements)

2. Products sold and/or distributed solely for educational, research, professional, commercial, and/or industrial purposes to educators, researchers, professionals, and/or commercial or industrial users.

Compliance Requirements

Each loose or separable magnet that can completely fit into the small parts test cylinder described in 16 CFR 1501.4 must have a flux index of less than 50 kG mm when tested according to the methods described in standard 16 CFR 1262. As part of the new policy, Amazon will begin requiring test reports and conformity assessment certificates or general compliance certificates (if applicable) for magnetic products. Test reports must be dated October 21, 2022, or later.

Purpose of the 16 CFR 1262 Safety Standard

The potential harm from ingesting one or more hazardous magnets by children or adolescents is severe. Health risks from ingesting hazardous magnets include compressive necrosis, intestinal volvulus, intestinal obstruction, bleeding, fistula, localized ischemia, inflammation, perforation, peritonitis, sepsis, ileus, ulceration, aspiration, and death. These conditions can result from magnets attracting each other through bodily tissues or a single magnet attracting ferromagnetic objects.

To reduce the risk of injury and death associated with the ingestion of magnets, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new safety standard for magnets on September 21, 2022. The new magnet regulations include requirements to reduce the risk of death or injury to consumers from swallowing them.

Sample Requirements and Testing Period

- Sample Quantity: 2 pieces

- Testing Period: 4-5 working days

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