Children's model car China GB6675 testing process and fees
Date：2025-12-02 10:05:47 Classification
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The GB6675 standard for children's model cars is indeed a mandatory safety hurdle before a product can be marketed. This directly impacts the product's legal sale and children's safety. The complete process mainly consists of three stages: test preparation, core testing, and reporting and compliance. Costs vary depending on the product type (electric/non-electric) and the specific testing items.
Core Criteria: Scope of Testing for Children's Model Cars
- Mandatory Testing Circumstances
✅ Model cars designed or intended for children under 14 years of age (regardless of material: plastic/metal/alloy)
✅ Model cars containing detachable parts (e.g., wheels, doors) or small parts (e.g., screws, decorative parts)
✅ Electric model cars (including batteries, charging functions, or remote control devices) must additionally comply with GB19865 "Safety of Electric Toys"
- Clarification of Common Misconceptions
❌ "Scale model cars" (e.g., 1:18 scale replica cars) labeled "14 years and older" still require testing (based on actual usage scenarios).
❌ Static models used only for display (without play functions) are exempt, but official certification is required.
Phase One: Pre-Test Preparation (Key Document Checklist)
1. Basic Documents
- Company Qualifications: Business License, Trademark Registration Certificate (if branded)
- Product Information
- Instruction Manual (must indicate applicable age and safety warnings, such as "Contains small parts, use with caution if under 3 years old")
- Material List: ABS/metal alloy composition, coating type (e.g., spray paint/electroplating), plastic parts material
- Design Drawings: Exploded view (showing detachable parts), dimensional parameters (e.g., if the length is <15cm, small parts need to be tested more thoroughly)
2. Sample Requirements
- Quantity: 2-3 complete samples (including packaging and all accessories, such as remote control and battery compartment)
- Condition: Unopened, consistent with mass production (no special treatment before sample submission, such as reinforcing easily detachable parts)
3. Testing Institution Selection
Required: CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) + CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) dual qualifications
Recommended Institution: Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083
Phase Two: Core Laboratory Testing Items (in order of priority)
Mechanical and Physical Properties (Key Item for Injury Prevention)
| Test Items | Testing Standards
| Small Parts Testing | Toys under 36 months: Parts with diameter <3cm must pass a tensile test (≥90N force without detachment)
| Sharp Edges/Points | Metal edges must pass a "sharp edge tester" (≤0.5N force, no risk of cut).
| Drop Test | Free fall from a height of 1.5 meters onto a wooden floor; the structure must remain intact.
| Magnetic Component Inspection | Magnet attraction force <50N (to prevent intestinal adhesion risk).
Chemical Safety (Hazardous Substance Control)
- Heavy Metal Migration: Lead (Pb) ≤13.5mg/kg, Cadmium (Cd) ≤0.075mg/kg (for surface coatings and accessible plastics)
- Plasticizers (Phenyl 6P): Total DEHP + DBP + BBP ≤0.1% (for soft plastic parts, such as tires and steering wheels)
- Coating Safety: Formaldehyde <30mg/kg, azo dyes are prohibited (can decompose into carcinogenic aromatic amines).
Flammability Performance (Fire Protection Requirements)
- If plastic parts are included (such as car bodies): Horizontal burning velocity <75mm/min
- If it contains plush decorations (such as the seats of cartoon model cars): Vertical burning time ≤ 30 seconds
Additional tests for electric model cars (GB19865 standard)
- Electrical safety: Battery compartment short-circuit protection design, charging interface anti-electric shock (probe test)
- Electromagnetic compatibility: Remote control distance (≥10 meters), anti-interference ability (avoid signal conflict with toys on the same frequency)
- Temperature rise test: Continuous operation for 1 hour, surface temperature <40℃ (to prevent burns)
Phase Three: Costs, Cycle, and Report Interpretation
1. Cost Details (2025 Market Prices)
| Product Type | Basic Testing Fee (Mechanical + Chemical + Combustion)
| Non-electric model cars | 800-1,500 RMB
| Electric model cars | 1,200-2,000 RMB
2. Testing Cycle
- Standard: 5-7 working days (calculated from sample receipt)
- Special Circumstances: If the test fails and rectification is required, each additional retesting cycle will add 3 working days.
3. Report Validity
- Validity Period: No fixed expiration date, but retesting is required for formula changes/material replacements/standard updates.
- Report Uses: Essential for e-commerce platform entry (Tmall/JD.com), supermarket listings, customs clearance (imported model cars).
Essential Knowledge for Enterprises: 3 Compliance Risk Points
1. The "Qualified but Not Compliant" Trap
- The test report is only responsible for the sample product. If materials are substituted during mass production (e.g., using recycled plastic instead of new materials), it is still illegal.
2. Additional Requirements for 3C Certification
- Electric model cars with voltage > 36V or containing wireless remote control functions require additional CCC certification after GB6675 testing.
3. Labeling Compliance Details
- Must be labeled:
- UFI code (new requirement in 2025, used for traceability by toxicology centers)
- Applicable age range (e.g., "8+")
- Safety Warnings (e.g., "Batteries must not be thrown into fire")
Simplified Flowchart
A [Confirm Product Type] --> B {Is it electric?};
B --> |Yes| C [Prepare GB6675 + GB19865 documentation];
B --> |No| D [Prepare basic GB6675 documentation];
C --> E [Send samples to a dual-qualified laboratory];
D --> E;
E --> F [Mechanical + Chemical + Electrical Testing];
F --> G {Pass?};
G --> |Yes| H [Issue CMA test report];
G --> |No| I [Retest after rectification];
H --> J [Launch sales/E-commerce platform entry];
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