Children's magnetic toys: Canadian SOR/2011-17 testing and certification process
Date：2025-12-01 10:28:22 Classification
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Exporting children's magnetic toys to Canada does indeed require strict adherence to the SOR/2011-17 regulation, particularly regarding the safety requirements for magnetic components. This directly impacts the product's legal market entry and ensures child safety.
I. Core Certification Process for Children's Magnetic Toys under SOR/2011-17
1. Certification Preparation Stage
- Selecting a Compliant Laboratory
It is essential to select a third-party testing organization officially recognized by Canada and possessing ISO 17025 accreditation (such as Dezeway Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083), ensuring that the report is recognized on platforms like Amazon.
- Sample and Document Preparation
- Sample Requirements: Provide a complete product (including packaging and magnetic accessories), disassembled into components of different materials (e.g., plastic body, magnetic modules, coatings, etc.). It is recommended to prepare 5-10 sets of samples (including spare parts).
- Technical Documents:
- Product Instruction Manual (must include safety warnings in both English and French, such as "Contains small magnets; accidental ingestion may be fatal");
- Bill of Materials (indicating magnetic material grades, plastic composition, and coating type);
- Design Drawings (indicating the location and fixing method of magnetic components).
2. Specialized Testing Items (Focus on Magnetic Toys)
| Testing Categories | Core Items
| Magnetic Safety Performance | - Magnetic Flux Index Test (simulating the attraction of a magnet after accidental ingestion) - Magnet Firmness Test (does not detach under a 44.5N pull force)
| Physical and Mechanical Properties | - Small Parts Test (toys for children under 3 years old must pass a 31.7mm graduated cylinder test; parts cannot be fully inserted) - Edge Sharpness Test
| Chemical Safety Performance | - Phthalate Esters (DEHP, DBP, BBP, etc.) - Total Lead Content (including coatings and plastics)
| Flammability Test | Material Burning Rate (e.g., plastic shell, plush accessories)
3. Test Report and Compliance Declaration
- Reporting Time: Routine testing 5-7 working days; 3-5 days extension if rectification is required.
- Report Content: Must include the testing method (e.g., ASTM F963), comparison of measured values and limits, compliance conclusions, and must be in both Chinese and English.
- Key Statement: The statement must clearly indicate "Complies with SOR/2011-17 and related regulations (SOR/2016-188 Phthalate, SOR/2018-83 Lead Restriction)".
4. Subsequent Market Access and Regulation
- E-commerce Platform Submission: Amazon Canada requires uploading the test report, product images (including warning labels), and ASIN list. The review period is approximately 3-5 days.
- Labeling Requirements: Product packaging must include the following:
- Bilingual warnings in English and French (e.g., "Magnetic parts can cause fatal injury if swallowed");
- Manufacturer's name, address, and batch number (CCPSA traceability requirement).
- Regular Compliance Maintenance: Regulations may be updated (e.g., new traceability requirements for magnetic materials added in 2025). It is recommended to review the validity of the test report annually.
II. Frequently Asked Violations and Avoidance Guidelines for Magnetic Toys
1. Common Magnetic Safety Issues
- Excessive Magnetic Flux: Strong magnetic toys (such as magnetic tiles) are often rejected due to a magnetic flux index > 50 kG²·mm². It is recommended to choose materials with low magnetic energy product.
- Risk of Magnet Detachment: The connection between the magnetic module and the main body is not secure. Embedded fixing should be used during the design phase (avoid glue).
2. Cases of Chemical Testing Failure
- Excessive Lead Content in Coating: Surface painting must use lead-free paint (lead ≤ 90 mg/kg, according to SOR/2016-193).
- Excessive Phthalate Content in Plastics: For PVC materials, environmentally friendly plasticizers (such as citrate esters) should be used instead of DEHP.
3. Labeling and Packaging Errors
- Lack of Bilingual Warnings or Small Font (Font size ≥ 8, clear contrast recommended).
- When the opening circumference of the soft film packaging is less than 35.3 cm, the thickness is less than 0.019 mm (which may lead to suffocation risk).
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