Canadian Toy Product Certification SOR/2011-17 refers to a toy product certification based on Canada’s Toys Regulations. The regulations came into effect on June 20, 2011, replacing the original "Dangerous Products (Toys) Ordinance".



SOR/2011-17 stipulates the safety performance and labeling requirements for toys in the Canadian market to ensure the safety of toys for children.

According to SOR/2011-17. Toy products need to undergo a series of safety performance tests, including but not limited to mechanical safety, physical safety, electrical safety, chemical safety and microbiological safety. Toys must not have sharp edges or small parts to prevent the risk of suffocation, etc. In addition, toys need to meet specific chemical safety requirements, such as restrictions on certain hazardous substances.



In addition to safety performance testing, SOR/2011-17 also requires that toy products must have clear labels and instructions, including manufacturer information, applicable age range, warning signs, etc. This information needs to be in both English and French to meet the language requirements of the Canadian market.



In order to comply with the requirements of SOR/2011-17, toy manufacturers need to conduct relevant testing and evaluation, and submit necessary documents and information to the certification body for review. If the toy product meets the requirements, it will obtain the Canadian Toy Certification and can be sold in the Canadian market.



It should be noted that SOR/2011-17 is only part of the Canadian toy product certification, and there are other related regulations and standards that need to be followed, such as the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Therefore, toy manufacturers need to fully understand and comply with relevant regulations and standards in the Canadian market to ensure product safety and compliance.



Canada SOR/2011-17 testing items for toy products:

Physical and mechanical properties: Test whether the structure and components of the toy are stable and will not easily fall or form small parts to avoid accidental ingestion by infants and young children. The edges and corners of toys should be rounded to prevent scratches or punctures on infants and young children. In addition, stability testing is performed to ensure that the toy will not tip or tip over during use.

Flammability: Test the flammability of toys to ensure that the toys are not flammable and will not cause fire or other injuries. This usually involves testing the flammability properties of toy materials.

Chemical properties: Test all materials and coatings used in the toy manufacturing process to see if they contain chemicals that are harmful to humans, such as heavy metals, phthalates, etc. This is to ensure that the toys do not pose a chemical hazard to children.

Electrical injury: For toys containing electrical parts, their electrical safety performance will be tested to ensure that they will not cause injuries such as electric shock.

Noise: Test the noise level produced by the toy to ensure it does not cause hearing damage to infants and young children.

Stability: Test the stability of the toy under normal use and abuse to ensure it does not disintegrate or become dangerous during use.

Small Parts and Sharp Edges Test: Check toys for the presence of small parts and sharp edges