On October 20, 2016,the ASTM International released toys safety standard ASTM F963-16.

Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) it becomes mandatory within 180 days of publication, unless rejected by the US CPSC within 90 days.

The 2016 edition includes the following changes, among others:

※ stuffing material requirement has removed the State requirement and changed the test method;

※ changes the sound producing toys requirement ;

※ new requirements to the already-extensive section on battery safety;

※ add soaking tests for magnets;

※ changes to requirements for toys involving projectiles;

※ new requirements for materials and toys that could expand if swallowed- ASTM F963-16 section 4.40;

※ changes to requirements for overload and stability for ride-on toys;

※ new requirements and clarifications related to microbiological safety;

※ clarifications to requirements related to heavy elements in the substrate materials of toys and the addition of an optional, alternate test method for total screen testing;

※ a reinstatement of requirements for toy chests-ASTM F963-16 section 4.41 (moved from ASTM F834, which is being retired); and,

※ add an annex for design guidelines for battery operated toys.

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