Anime figurine Australia AS/NZS ISO 8124 test report
Date：2026-02-26 10:30:23 Classification
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Anime figurines are typically composed of PVC, ABS plastic, metal parts, and textiles (clothing). According to the AS/NZS ISO8124 standard, the following tests are primarily required:
1. AS/NZS ISO 8124.1: Mechanical and Physical Properties (Crucial)
This is the item where dolls are most likely to fail, and the testing content includes:
Small parts testing: Are the head, limbs, weapon accessories, and base of the figurine prone to falling off? Will the detached parts be swallowed by children and cause suffocation? This is the critical area of testing for figurines.
Edge and tip: Are the sharp corners of the figurine (such as the tip of hair, the tip of a weapon) too sharp to prick the skin?
Tensile and torsional testing: Simulate children pulling the arms, legs, or hair of dolls to check for breakage.
Packaging materials: Plastic packaging bags must be perforated or labeled with warnings, and their thickness must meet the required standards to prevent children from suffocating if they put them over their heads while playing.
2. AS/NZS ISO 8124.3: Migration of specific elements (heavy metal limits)
Anime figurines are usually colorful, and the paint and plastic used in their production may contain heavy metals.
Test content: To detect whether 8 types of migrating heavy metal elements, including lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, etc., exceed the standard.
Key point: Australia has very strict restrictions on lead. If the figurine uses inferior recycled plastic or paint, it is highly likely to fail in this aspect.
3. AS/NZS ISO 8124.2: Flammability
Application: If the doll has hair (such as plush toys) or textile clothing.
Test content: The burning rate of the material must be within a safe range.
4. Phthalate Testing - Special Notice!
Although this is a chemical test that does not fall entirely within the scope of the routine items specified in ISO 8124.3, Australia mandates that all plastic toys intended for children must not exceed the prescribed limits for plasticizers such as DEHP, DBP, and BBP.
Reason: Anime figurines are mostly made of PVC material, and plasticizers are often added during production to soften the plastic. This is a high-frequency inspection item by Australian customs, and it is recommended to include it in the inspection report.
The process of handling a test report
1. If you are an exporter or manufacturer, the processing procedure is as follows:
1. Confirm product information: Determine the material, color, quantity, and applicable age range of the figurine (it is recommended to label it as 3+ or 6+ to avoid the more stringent testing required for toys for infants aged 0-3).
2. Select a testing agency: Choose a third-party laboratory with ISO 17025 certification (such as Dezhaiwei Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083, etc.). Ensure that the report is recognized by Australian customs and e-commerce platforms.
3. Fill in the application form: Fill in the test application form, specifying the test standard as AS/NZS ISO 8124.
4. Sending Samples: Send representative samples to the laboratory. If the figurine comes in multiple colors, it may be necessary to provide samples of different colors for chemical testing.
5. Conduct testing: Conduct physical destructive testing and chemical analysis in the laboratory.
6. Issuing report: After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a formal test report.
II. Common reasons for non-conformity and avoidance suggestions
Based on past experience, the following issues often arise in the Australian market for anime figurines:
1. Small parts falling off:
Reason: * The weapons and headwear held by the figurine may fall off during dropping or pulling, and can pass through the "small parts testing cylinder".
Solution: * Reinforce the connections, or label the product as "14+ collectible" (matching the packaging style), or include the warning "contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years old".
2. Excessive plasticizer:
Reason: * Cheap phthalates were used as softeners.
Solution: * Request the factory to use environmentally friendly plasticizers (such as DINP, DOTP, etc.) as substitutes.
3. No warning on packaging bag:
Reason: * The transparent plastic bag is not perforated or does not bear a suffocation warning label.
Solution: * The packaging bag must be perforated and printed with a standard English warning: "WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children."
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