Toy Safety Standard ASTM F963 Takes Effect
February 16, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS
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All toys sold in the U.S. must meet the safety requirements of ASTM International's toy standard, ASTM F963 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, according to federal legislation that took effect Feb. 10, 2009.
ASTM F963, which includes guidelines and test methods to prevent injuries from choking, sharp edges and other potential hazards, is part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
The law makes the ASTM F963 standard a mandatory requirement for toys while the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) studies the standard's effectiveness and issues final consumer guidelines for toy safety. ASTM F963 incorporates safety measures already required under federal law.
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products - which includes technical experts from academia, consumer groups, industry and government - regularly reviews and updates the ASTM F963 toy safety standard to ensure that its technical guidance is up-to-date, according to ASTM.
In addition to federalizing the ASTM toy safety standard, the CPSIA includes additional requirements for toys as well as other children's products and sets "strict" limits on lead and phthalates.
For more information about the CPSIA and compliance with the law, visit the CPSC web site.
Source: ASTM International.