Ensuring the safety of toys and children’s products is a vital step for every manufacturer, importer, and retailer. A toy testing lab plays a crucial role in verifying that toys meet national and international safety requirements before reaching the market. It ensures that every product is free from hazards such as sharp edges, detachable small parts, toxic substances, and flammable materials that could harm children.
At Krishna Metallurgical Laboratories, our NABL-accredited toy testing lab conducts complete safety evaluations of toys and children’s products as per IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9) and IS 15644. Our team of experts ensures that all toys meet the stringent standards established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), guaranteeing quality, compliance, and consumer safety.
Why Toy Testing Matters
Toys are designed to entertain and educate children, but poor-quality materials or faulty designs can pose serious safety threats. Common issues like toxic paints, excessive lead content, sharp points, or small detachable parts can cause injuries or health problems. That’s why it’s essential to get products evaluated in an accredited toy testing lab.
Non-compliance with toy safety standards can lead to legal penalties, product recalls, and damage to brand reputation. Testing ensures that your products meet required safety norms, enabling seamless approval for both domestic and international markets.
RoHS Testing for Toys: Ensuring Environmental and Chemical Safety
Along with mechanical and physical safety, it’s equally important to ensure that toys are environmentally safe and free from hazardous chemicals. RoHS testing for toys (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) identifies and limits the presence of restricted elements such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺), and certain flame retardants like PBB and PBDE.
Our RoHS testing lab ensures that toy materials comply with global environmental directives, especially those required in the European Union (EU) markets. This testing not only guarantees safety for children who frequently come into contact with these toys but also minimizes environmental pollution during production and disposal. Incorporating RoHS compliance in toy testing helps manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and chemical safety.
Toy Testing Standards We Follow
Our toy testing lab operates according to key national and global standards to ensure complete product safety and compliance.
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 9873 (Part 1) | Mechanical and physical safety aspects of toys |
| IS 9873 (Part 2) | Flammability requirements for toys |
| IS 9873 (Part 3) | Migration of certain elements such as lead, cadmium, and mercury |
| IS 9873 (Part 4) | Safety for slides, swings, and similar activity toys |
| IS 9873 (Part 7) | Requirements for finger paints |
| IS 9873 (Part 9) | Testing for phthalates in toys and children’s products |
| IS 15644:2006 | Safety of electric toys |
In addition to BIS standards, our laboratory also complies with ASTM F963 and EN 71 to meet global safety requirements for exported products.
Tests Conducted in Our Toy Testing Lab
Our lab is equipped with advanced instruments and trained professionals to evaluate toys under various conditions. The main tests include:
- Mechanical and Physical Tests: Check for choking hazards, sharp edges, or small detachable parts.
- Flammability Tests: Evaluate the risk of ignition in toy materials.
- Chemical Tests: Measure levels of hazardous elements like lead, cadmium, and mercury.
- Phthalate Testing: Identify restricted phthalates in plastic components.
- Electrical Safety Testing: Examine short-circuit risks, insulation, and heating in electric toys.
Each test ensures that toys are safe, durable, and compliant with all mandatory standards.
Testing Process
- Sample Submission: Products are received and prepared for testing.
- Testing Phase: Our toy testing lab performs all required safety analyses as per BIS or international standards.
- Result Evaluation: Data is reviewed by experienced professionals for accuracy.
- Certification: We issue detailed reports and compliance certificates confirming toy safety.
Our RoHS testing lab also offers supplementary testing for hazardous materials to ensure your toy materials meet environmental safety regulations.
Why Choose Our Toy Testing Lab
- NABL Accredited Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Compliance with BIS, ASTM & EN Standards
- Comprehensive Toy Safety Evaluations
- Quick Turnaround and Accurate Reporting
- Expert Guidance for Certification and Market Approval
With years of testing expertise and modern equipment, we ensure that every toy undergoes thorough evaluation for safety and quality.
Ensuring Safe Play for Every Child
Toys are a part of every child’s growth, and their safety should never be compromised. Choosing a reliable toy testing lab ensures that every product you sell or manufacture meets regulatory standards while protecting children from harm.
Our laboratory’s commitment to quality and safety helps brands build trust, avoid compliance risks, and deliver certified safe toys to the market.
Contact our experts today to ensure your toys comply with IS 9873, IS 15644, and RoHS standards — because safe play begins with responsible testing.
