Types of Consumer Products Testing

As a CPSC recognized and accredited Third Party Testing lab, we follow the required testing methodology and procedures to peform compliance testing in accordance with CPSIA guidelines. The various procedures for the item tested are listed below. The method for CPSIA compliance testing varies, and may be found in the CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) or ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) procedures). These are some of the more relevant tests and procedures – including, but not limited to:

• Lead in Children's Metal Jewerly - CPSC-CH-E1001-08
• Lead in Children's Non-metal Products- CPSC-CH-E1002-08
• Lead in Paint and Surface Coatings- CPSC-CH-E1003-09
• Lead in Paint and Similar Surface-Coating Materials – 16  CFR Part 1303
• Lead content in Children’s Product – ASTM F963
• Lead in Children’s Metal Jewelry – CPSIA Section 101
• Phthalates – CPSIA Section 108(a)
• Soluble Metals – ASTM F963
• Small Parts Testing – 16 CFR 1500 and ASTM F963
• Flammability of Clothing Textiles –  16 CFR 1610 and 1615
• Sound Producing Toys –  ASTM F963
• Pacifier Testing – 16 CFR 1511
• Rattle Testing – 16 CFR 1510, 1500.18(a)(15), and 1500.86(a)(l)
• Mechanical Testing of Bicycle Helmets 16 CFR 1203

European Testing Requirements

• Safety of Toys- Mechanical and Physical Properties - BS EN 71 Part 1
• Safety of Toys- Flammability - BS EN 71 Part 2
• Safety of Toys- Migration of Certain Elements- BS EN 71 Part 3

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