What tests are required for catnip toys exported to the United States?
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To ensure that catnip toys can be successfully exported to the United States, you need to understand and follow the relevant testing standards and regulations in the United States. Here are some key testing requirements and standards:
1. ASTM F963 - American Toy Safety Standard
ASTM F963 is one of the most important toy safety standards in the United States, covering a wide range of safety requirements for toys, including mechanical, physical and flammability properties. Specific requirements include:
- Physical and mechanical properties: such as impact tests, drop tests, tensile tests for component removal, pressure tests, flexure tests, etc.
- Flammability test: The horizontal burning speed of toys must be less than 2.5mm/s.
- Chemical performance test: Involving eight heavy metal migration and total lead content tests.
2. CPSIA - Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
CPSIA is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of the United States, which was officially signed and implemented on August 14, 2008, and is specifically formulated for consumer products and child care products. For toys, CPSIA's regular testing items include:
- Total lead content: In children's products, excluding non-accessible ingredients, shall not exceed 100 ppm (0.01%) by weight.
- Phthalates: The use of six phthalates is restricted.
- Traceability labeling: Products must have permanent, clear and eye-catching markings, including the manufacturer's name, production date and place of origin.
- CPC certificate: Manufacturers of children's products must issue a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) to prove that the product meets applicable safety requirements or standards.
3. Special requirements
For catnip toys, in addition to the general requirements above, the following special requirements need to be considered:
- Material safety: Ensure that catnip and other materials are non-toxic and will not cause harm to pets.
- Small parts detection: Ensure that the toy has no small parts that may be swallowed by pets.
- Chemical substance detection: In addition to heavy metals and phthalates, other chemicals that may be harmful to pets need to be detected.
4. Third-party testing
According to the requirements of CPSIA, manufacturers and private labelers of children's products must submit their products to qualified independent third-party testing agencies for relevant testing and issue certificates to prove that the products comply with applicable standards or regulations.
5. Labeling and packaging
- Labeling requirements: Products and packaging must be clearly labeled, including the manufacturer's name, production date and place of origin, etc.
- Packaging safety: Ensure that the packaging materials will not cause harm to pets.
Summary
To ensure that catnip toys can be successfully exported to the United States, you need to conduct the following tests:
- ASTM F963: physical and mechanical properties, flammability, chemical properties testing.
- CPSIA: total lead content, phthalates, traceability mark, CPC certificate.
- Special requirements: material safety, small parts testing, chemical substance testing.
It is recommended that you contact a professional testing and certification agency, such as Shenzhen Dezewei Testing, to ensure that your products comply with all relevant standards and regulations.
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