AS/NZS

It is an Australian and New Zealand toy safety standard specifically designed to test the safety of toys, including the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of plush toys.

1.Physical and mechanical testing

This part of the test ensures that the toy will not cause physical harm to children during use and foreseeable misuse. Tests include: small parts test, tensile strength test, sharp edges and points, drop test, torsion and bending test, compression test, and packaging film test.

2. Flammability Test

Test the flammability of toys, especially the fibers and stuffing materials in plush toys. Test items include: surface flame spread rate and plush fiber flammability

3. Chemical Testing

This section ensures that toys do not contain harmful chemicals, mainly including:

heavy metals below the limits set by the standard.

Phthalates (plasticizers) are not harmful to children.

Other harmful substances such as volatile organic compounds, flame retardants, benzene, formaldehyde, etc. are limited to ensure that they are not harmful to children.

4. Electrical safety (if applicable)

If the plush toys with electronic components or battery components, need to meet the electrical safety requirements, including: battery compartment safety. , short-circuit and overheating protection, electromagnetic compatibility

5. Marking and labeling

Labeling and warnings on toys must comply with regulations to ensure that consumers have a clear understanding of the age range for which the toy is intended, how it is to be used, and the potential hazards.

6. Microbiological testing (if applicable)

For washable plush toys, microbiological testing is required to ensure that they do not harbor bacteria or fungi that are harmful to children.

7. Acoustic performance (if applicable)

If the plush toy is equipped with a sound or music device, the standard requires that the volume be tested to ensure that it does not cause harm to children's hearing.

 Toxicity and biocompatibility testing: Ensure that toy materials are tested for toxicity and for skin irritation or sensitization to children within limits.