Test items

Testing parameters/criteria

Testing details

Torque test

0.34 Nm (3 in-lb) or 180 degree

-          Increase from 0 to 0.34 Nm within 5 sec, then 0.34 Nm is maintained for additional 10 sec

-          Clockwise first, then anti-clockwise

Tension test

-   If max. dimension < 6mm : 50 N (11.2 lb);

-   If max. dimension > 6mm : 90 N (20.2 lb)

-   For protective tip of rigid component : 60 N (13.5 lb)

-          Tension test should be performed on the same component that has been tested to torque test.

-          First, determine whether the component is grippable or not

-          “Grippable” means that the feeler gauge (0.4 mm thick) can be inserted by more than 2 mm by a 10 N force (0 -10 degree)

-          If the component is found to be grippable, then tension test should be conducted. Otherwise, tension test should not be conducted

-          Increase from 0 to 50 N / 90 N within 5 sec, then 50 N / 90 N is maintained for additional 10 sec

Seam test

70 N (15.7 lb)

-          Increase from 0 to 70 N within 5 sec, then 70 N is maintained for additional 10 sec

-          Each clamp (total 2 clamps) should be 15 mm from the seam

-          The weakest point (e.g. seam joint) of the seam should be tested

-          In cases where the toy is so small that the clamp discs cannot not wholly covered by the toy’s material, then the seam test is not necessary to be conducted

-          Seam opening after test:

If the opening is not large enough for probe A to be inserted (under 10 N): PASS

If the opening is large enough for probe A to be inserted (under 10 N): FAIL

Seam test for attachment

-   If max. dimension < 6mm : 50 N (11.2 lb);

-   If max. dimension > 6mm : 90 N (20.2 lb)

-          Tension test should be performed on the same component that has been tested to torque test.

-          First, determine whether the component is grippable or not

-          “Grippable” means that the feeler gauge (0.4 mm thick) can be inserted by more than 2 mm by a 10 N force (0 -10 degree)

-          If the component is found to be grippable, then tension test should be conducted. Otherwise, tension test should not be conducted

-          Increase from 0 to 50 N / 90 N within 5 sec, then 50 N / 90 N is maintained for additional 10 sec

Drop test

850mm, 5 drops

-          drop in the worst orientation

Tip over test

Tip the toy over for 3 times (by pushing the toy slowly past its C.G.)

-          Place the toy on the drop medium as specified in toy drop test

-          Determine the toy orientation that gives the worst results

-          One of the 3 times mentioned above should be in “worst toy orientation” 

Impact test

1 kg from a height of 100mm

-   Place the toy on a flat surface in its "worst" orientation

-   Impact 1 time only for each position of the toy

Compression test

110 N (24.7 lb)

-          First, determine whether the tested surface is accessible or not during toy drop test:

If yes, then compression test should be conducted

If no, compression test should not be conducted

-          Also, if the tested surface is not large enough to wholly cover the compression disc, then compression test should not be conducted

-          Increase from 0 N to 110 N within 5 sec, then 110 N is maintained for additional 10 sec

Soaking test

Carry out 4 cycles. Each cycle = submerge the toy in water for 4 min + keep the toy at room temperature for 10 min

-          Demineralized water should be used

-          Ensure the toy is wholly submerged under the water

-          Water temperature: 20 +/- 5 ^oC

Flexure test

Conduct flexure test as below:

-          1^st to 10^th cycles at 1 cycle/2s

-          rest for 1 min

-          11^st to 20^th cycles at 1 cycle/2s

-          rest for 1 min

-          21^st to 30^th cycles at 1 cycle/2s

-          If the wire is too rigid so that it cannot be bended more than 60^o by a 70 N force (applied at a point 50 mm from where the wire is gripped), then the flexure test should not be conducted. Otherwise, conduct the flexure test.

-          One cycle = bend to +60 ^o, then bend to -60 ^o, finally return to the original position 

Load test

-        50 kg (3 years +)

-        25 kg (0 – 3 years)

-          Load the toy with a mass of 50 kg (e.g. All ages; 36 months +; etc…)

-          For toys labeled as not suitable for children over 36 months, load the toy with a mass of 25 kg (e.g. 0 – 36 months)

Collapsible test (2 tests)

Test 1

the toy is tilted in any 30 ^o angle from the horizon

Test 2

Place the toy on an 10 ^o inclined plane and loaded with a mass as mentioned in LOAD TEST for 5 min

Test 1

-          Lift the toy and observe whether the locking device disengages when the toy is tilted in any 30 ^o angle from the horizontal

-          Observe whether the toy collapses or the locking device disengages

Test 2

-          Place the toy on an 10 ^o inclined plane

-          Load with a mass as mentioned in LOAD TEST for 5 min

-          The mass should be placed on the "worst" position

-          Observe whether the toy collapses or the locking device disengages

Accessible clearances

Hinges

Clearance < 5 mm : PASS

Clearance between 5 – 12 mm : FAIL

Clearance > 12 mm : PASS

Folding/Sliding toys with scissor-like actions

Clearance > 12 mm : PASS

Clearance < 12 mm : FAIL

Hinges

-          If either one hinge arrangement is less than 250 g, then clearance is not needed to be evaluated.

-          If both hinge arrangements are more than 250 g, then clearance is needed to be evaluated.

-          Clearance < 5 mm :  PASS

Clearance between 5 – 12 mm :  FAIL

Clearance > 12 mm :  PASS

Folding/Sliding toys with scissor-like actions

-          Clearance > 12 mm :  PASS

-          Clearance < 12 mm :  FAIL

Suction cup

Tested to Template E

-          The plane of template E should be horizontal

-          Place the suction cup through the slot, without compression, and in any orientations

-          For 3-,

Removable suction cups or suction cups attached to an object FAIL if they can entirely pass through template E

Suction cup that becomes detached after abuse FAILS if they can entirely pass through template E

Small ball

Tested to Template E

-          The plane of template E should be horizontal

-          Place the ball through the slot, without compression, and in any orientations

-          If the ball can entirely pass through template E, then this ball is defined to be a small ball

-          For 3+, small ball warning is needed if small ball(s) is/are found before and after abuse tests

-          For 3-, it FAILS if small ball(s) is/are found before and after abuse tests   

Toys with masses of 0.5 kg max, for children under 10 months

Tested to Templates A and/or B

-          Toys intended for children 0 – 10 months are subjected to the template(s) test(s)

-   These template tests do not apply to soft filled toys, soft filled parts of toys, parts of fabric, or toys having mass of more than 0.5 kg.

-          The plane of template A/B should be horizontal

-          Place the toy through the slot, without compression, and in any orientations

-          If the toy can pass through the base(s) of template A/B, the toy FAILS

-       Example of 0-10 month toys include:

        i) rattle shaped toys and squeeze toys with or without noise making features;

        ii) teether

        iii) removable components of toys intended to be strung across a crib, playpen or perambulator

        iv) removable components of baby gyms

  v) legs of baby gyms