Amazon Japan Children's Toys ST2016 Testing Procedure. On January 28, 2016, the Japan Toy Association (JTA) announced the release of a new toy safety standard ST 2016, which partially revised the original ST 2012. The previous version ST 2012 (5th version) remained valid until March 31, 2018. During this transitional period, both standards can be accepted with ST certification markings.

1、 ST 2016 Scope of Application

The Japanese Toy Standard (ST2016) applies to toys for children aged 14 and under, including requirements for toys for children under 18 months old, toys for children under 3 years old, and toys for children under 10 years old.

1. Mainly including:

2. Driving toys

3. Scientific equipment

4. Children's handicrafts (such as easy to build models, woodworking tools)

5. * * Toys (e.g. Qianqiu

6. Toys and sports equipment

7. Water toys

8. Bathroom toys

9. Inflatable toys for use on water surface

10. Christmas supplies

11. Band for mobile phones


2、 ST2016 testing items

To obtain the ST logo, it is necessary to comply with Japanese toy safety standards. The standards can be divided into the following three parts:

Part 1- Physical and Mechanical Testing: Focusing on the Hazards of Toys to Children

Part 2- Flammability Testing: Pay attention to the flammability properties of toys

Part 3- Chemical Properties: Pay attention to the toxicity of different toy materials (especially PVC, PE, rubber, paint coatings, and textiles)


3、 ST2016 processing flow

1. Fill out the application form

2. Provide product information

3. Sending samples

4. Test Ok

5. Report or certificate issuance

6. Test cycle of 5 working days