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Safety standards and certification of electronic toys

Jan 10, 2025

Electronic toys, with their interactive features and captivating designs, are preferred by both kids and grown-ups. The tiny parts, batteries and electronic elements they often contain are dangerous if not properly regulated. YuHong is a leading manufacturer for plush toys including electronic toys; it follows strict safety standards as well as certifications for the sake of its customers’ health.

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Global Safety Standard for Electronic Toys

In order to be considered safe for use, every electronic toy must conform to a number of international safety requirements. Below are some of the most popular standards on this:

ASTM F963

This standard from ASTM (American Society For Testing And Materials) points out safety specification for toys traded in USA which include mechanical or physical properties, flammability, electrical safety among others.

EN 71

The European EN 71 standard is an array of regulations governing the safety aspects of children’s toys aged below fourteen years old. It covers mechanical performance tests like chemical substances plus physical/flammability properties.

CPSIA

The US law, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) places severe restrictions on the amount of phthalates and lead allowed in toys for children. Also, it requires certifying some toys through a third party testing service.

RoHS

This legislation called RoHS restricts the usage of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment including toys. Its purpose is to safeguard human beings’ lives as well as their environment.

Certification Processes for Electronic Toys

To guarantee that they adhere to safety standards requirements, electronic toy makers have demanding certification processes such as;

Third-Party Testing

For example, YuHong has its toys tested for safety by independent laboratories. These tests ascertain whether or not the playthings meet set out safety standards and do not contain dangerous chemicals.

Documentation and Traceability

It is necessary to document everything properly during certification. Manufacturers should therefore keep records about; materials used in production process, how did they make them and results gotten from tests done thus enabling traceability and transparency.

Ongoing Compliance

Manufacturers need to always ensure ongoing compliance with these safety regulations even after getting certified initially. This can involve checking periodically if there are any regulation changes that may require retesting and modifying products accordingly.

Safety Features in Electronic Toys

To ensure user protection, YuHong integrates various safety features into its electronic toys:

Eco-Friendly Materials

All electronic toys are made from harmless materials. That is to say, even the outer fabric used and stuffed material as well as any electronics components are non-toxic.

Batteries for Kids’ Safety

The battery compartments are childproofed to prevent access by children. To minimize any likelihood of inhaling or swallowing batteries, the compartments have been designed with children-resistant closures.

Strong Structure

For instance, they can endure rough handling and accidental falls. This is because all parts are properly attached so that they do not break or fall out leaving small pieces that may cause choking.

Indicating Proper Age Restrictions and Warnings

Furthermore, there should be specific age range shown on the pack to inform parents about suitability of products for their kids. Additionally, warnings must always be clearly written on the toy’s container about safety issues.

Electronic toys’ safety is a very important factor for producers, guardians, and control organizations. By sticking to internationally acknowledged protection rules as well as obtaining certifications, YuHong confirms its devotion to making children happy through games that are 100% secure. Inclusion of security characteristics and extensive testing makes YuHong’s electronic toys the best in terms of quality and dependability. This means that when purchasing electronic toys from YuHong, parents know that they are buying safe products for their children.