What requirements do American toy standard ASTM F963 pacifiers need to meet?

What are the requirements for pacifiers?

The main requirements for pacifiers are:

Protective cover or cover - Performance requirements test the protective cover or cover of a pacifier to ensure that the entire pacifier is not swallowed by children, and also to ensure that the pacifier has sufficient breathability and breathability during use.

Highlight limitations - This test can prevent the pacifier from being forcefully inserted into the baby's mouth when the baby falls.

Structural Integrity - This section includes tests aimed at simulating the actual use and abuse of children. Physical and mechanical testing ensures that the pacifier does not physically rupture and does not pose a risk of small component suffocation to children.

The use of ribbons, strings, ropes, and other accessories is prohibited - pacifiers must not be sold or distributed together with any ribbons, strings, ropes, chains, hemp thread, leather, yarn, or similar accessories.

Label - All pacifiers must be labeled with the following statement:

Warning - Do not tie the pacifier around the child's neck as it poses a risk of suffocation

According to the American toy standard ASTM F963, what requirements do pacifiers need to meet?

In addition to meeting the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1511, pacifiers must also meet the applicable requirements of ASTM F963 American Toy Standard. Specifically, Section 4.20 requires that the rubber nipple meet the Nitrosamine requirements of ASTM F1313. Section 4.20 has additional requirements for pacifiers sold together with or as part of toys. According to ASTM F963 section 4.3.5, pacifiers are also restricted by heavy elements.

What are the additional requirements of CPSIA for pacifiers?

The pacifier is subject to surface coating requirements, lead and Phthalic acid content limits, mandatory toy standard (ASTM F963) requirements, testing and certification, and tracking label requirements.

The surface coating limit pacifier should not be painted with paint with a lead content exceeding 0.009%.

The total lead content of the pacifier in any accessible component shall not exceed 100 ppm (0.01%).

ASTM F963-17 Toy Standard. The pacifier must meet the Nitrosamine content limit specified in Section 4.20 of ASTM F963 and ASTM F1313. According to ASTM F963 section 4.3.5, pacifiers are also restricted by heavy elements.

The plasticizing component of the nipple with Phthalate content limit shall not contain more than 0.1% of the following eight designated Phthalate esters: di (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalic acid ester (DEHP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), di-n-pentyl Phthalic acid (DPENP) Dihexyl Phthalic acid (DHEXP) and dicyclohexyl Phthalic acid (DCHP).

Testing and certification, like all products primarily designed or intended for use by children aged 12 or below, pacifiers must be tested by a recognized and CPSC recognized third-party laboratory to ensure compliance with pacifier regulations and all other applicable child product safety rules. According to this test, domestic pacifier manufacturers (or importers) must issue children's product certificates, specifying each applicable rule and indicating that the product complies with these rules.


Tracking labels and pacifiers must be labeled with tracking labels or other permanent distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging. The tracking label should serve as a permanent distinguishing mark on the product and its packaging to the extent feasible, and must contain certain basic information, including product source, production date, and queue information, such as batch or batch numbers.