What is GB 6675 Testing Standard?

What is GB 6675?

GB 6675 is a mandatory national standard in China concerning toy safety. Its full title is "National Toy Safety Technical Specification". The standard was first published in 2003 and underwent a significant revision in 2014, resulting in GB 6675-2014, which has been enforced since January 1, 2016.

Scope of GB 6675 Standard

GB 6675 applies to all toys and materials designed or intended for use in play by children under the age of 14. This includes items that may have a play function even if not specifically designed for play.

However, the standard does not apply to certain categories of products, such as:

 Bicycles (except toy bicycles)

 Slingshots and catapults

 Darts or javelins with metallic points

 Outdoor playground equipment

 Air and pneumatic guns and pistols

 Kites (although the line resistance requirements for kite strings are included)

 Sports equipment and gear

 Musical instruments

 Furniture

Main Contents of GB 6675 Standard

GB 6675 consists of the following key parts:

1. GB 6675.1-2014 – Toy Safety Part 1: Basic Code

Establishes general safety principles and qualitative requirements to prevent harm to children. It defines the basic framework and general requirements for toy safety.

2. GB 6675.2-2014 – Toy Safety Part 2: Mechanical and Physical Properties

Specifies the mechanical and physical property requirements for toys.

3. GB 6675.3-2014 – Toy Safety Part 3: Flammability

Specifies flammability requirements for toys.

4. GB 6675.4-2014 – Toy Safety Part 4: Migration of Certain Elements

Specifies limits for the migration of certain elements from toys.

Relationship Between GB 6675 and International Standards

The technical requirements of GB 6675 are based on the international toy safety standard ISO 8124. With increasing globalization, major economies are aligning their standards, which facilitates the global circulation of products.