Toys & Children Products Testing

Hazardous substances and poor designs of toys and other children's products have aroused growing concerns around the world. The related regulations and industry standards are constantly changing. Business related to the toy and children's products should ensure that the products are safe in all aspect of the materials used, in the function and the design to eliminate risks to children. At the same time, companies should also strictly enforce that the correct materials are sourced throughout the complex global supply chain. Alfa Chemistry can provide comprehensive, secure and quality services to help you manage and avoid the risks associated with recall, violation and consumer complaint in today's competitive market.

Alfa Chemistry can provide a wide range of testing services for toys and children's products according to the U.S. CPSIA, ASTM F963, EU Toy Safety Directive, Health Canada's CPSA, GB Standards and ISO, as well as several state regulations including California's Prop 65, Washington State's Children's Safe Products Act and Maine's Safer Chemicals in Children's Products Act etc.

 The key product categories of toys include but not limited to:

• Arts & crafts supplies

• Bikes

• Books

• Building sets

• Dolls

• Games

• Plush toys

• Puzzles

The key product categories of children products include but not limited to:

• Baby bottles

• Baby changing tables

• Baby walkers

• Carriages and strollers, hand-held infant carriers

• Cots, cribs, safety barriers,playpens

• Cradles, rattles

• Gates and enclosures, play yards

• High chairs, portable hook-on chairs, infant bath seats

• Pacifiers, soothers

The testing categories of toys and children products include:

• Risk Assessment and Evaluation

• Safety Compliance Tests

• Chemical and Analytical Tests

• Physical and Mechanical Tests

• Performance and Reliability Tests

For example, US ASTM F963 specifies over 30 test procedures relating to toy safety and children's product safety. Some of these include: flammability testing, toxicology testing-lead analysis, soluble eight heavy metals, phthalates and nitrosamines testing, small objects testing, cords & straps testing for potential choke hazards, accessible edges testing-sharp edges, accessible points testing-sharp points, folding mechanisms testing -pinch points.

Our laboratories have well-trained experts who can help you ensure that your products comply with the latest standards. Our testing facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, allow our clients to balance risks with costs and to select the best solutions for their needs. Our engineers and experts will carry out the appropriate assessments on the products submitted and make suggestions for applicable tests of the products to ensure the quality and safety compliance. Our service concept is fast turnaround time, low cost, accurate data, better service and complete scheme. No matter what your concern is, we are always ready to help. If you have any problems related to Toys & Children products testings, please contact us without hesitation.