Specific procedures for testing children’s building blocks and toys in Canada SO
Date：2024-09-11 11:29:49 Classification
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When children's building block toys are exported to Canada, they need to undergo a series of tests in accordance with SOR/2011-17 to ensure their safety. The following is the specific process of SOR/2011-17 testing:
1. Select a testing agency: First, you need to choose a testing laboratory with ISO 17025 qualifications to conduct toy compliance testing.
2. Provide product information: Provide detailed information about children's building block toys to the laboratory, including design, materials, intended use, etc.
3. Fill in the application form: Fill in the relevant application form and clearly indicate the regulations and standards that need to be complied with, namely SOR/2011-17.
4. Sample preparation: Prepare samples and send to laboratory for testing.
5. Conduct tests: The laboratory will conduct a series of tests on the samples, including but not limited to:
- Mechanical and physical properties: Check that the structure and components of the toy are stable, that there are no small parts that can easily fall off, and that the edges and corners are rounded.
- Flammability: Ensure the toy is not flammable under normal conditions of use.
- Chemical properties: Test all materials and coatings used in toy manufacturing to see if they contain chemicals that are harmful to humans, such as heavy metals, phthalates, etc.
- Electrical performance: If the toy contains electrical parts, its electrical safety performance will be tested.
- Small parts and sharp edges test: Check the toy for the presence of small parts and sharp edges.
- Packaging requirements: Especially if the product is packaged in soft film plastic bags, certain thickness and warning labeling requirements must be met.
6. Obtain the test report: After the test is completed, the laboratory will issue a detailed test report, which will explain whether the product meets all the requirements of SOR/2011-17.
7. Confirmation of draft report: Before the formal report is issued, there will be a draft report for customers to confirm that the information is correct.
8. Formal report: After confirming that the draft report is correct, the laboratory will issue a formal test report and/or certificate.
In addition, other relevant regulations must be complied with, such as SOR/2016-188 (Phthalates Regulation), SOR/2016-193 (Surface Coating Material Regulation), SOR/2018-83 (Lead-Containing Consumer Products Regulation), etc. . Ensuring the safety of children's toys is the responsibility of enterprises and is also a requirement of regulations. Only toy products that pass compliance testing can be sold in the Canadian market.
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