Protect the safety of children with PRT

Toy brands, manufacturers, retailers and importers are facing unprecedented challenges in today’s global marketplace. There is growing knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by hazardous substances and poor designs. As a result, the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly stringent worldwide.

From design review to product testing, pre and post-shipment inspections, factory audits and retail audit testing, PRT comprehensive range of solutions allows our customers throughout the entire supply chain to demonstrate their commitment to product quality and safety.

PRT supports manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and brands by performing the necessary tests depending on the market in which the toy is to be sold and nature of the product:

•EU: EN 71 European Standard for Toys, REACH regulation, EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

•US: CPSIA, ASTM F963, FDA, California Prop 65

•Canada: Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations

•Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS ISO 8124

•China: GB 6675-2003 National SafetyTechnical Code for Toys, GB 19865-2005 safety of electric toys

•International: ISO 8124-1:2009 Safety of Toys

Related products and standards:

Child Use and Care Articles

•Cutlery and Feeding Utensils: EN14372

•Drinking Equipment: EN14350

•Soothers: EN1400

•Soother Holder: EN12586

Infant Products

•Baby Stroller: EN1888, ASTM F833

•High Chair: EN14988, ASTM F404

•Carriers: EN 13209, EN 13210, ASTM F2236, ASTM F2549, ASTM F2050

•Infant Walker: EN1273, ASTM F977

•Cots/ Cribs: EN716, EN1130, ASTM F1169, ASTM F1821

•Play Yards: EN12227, ASTM F406

•Infant Swings: EN12790, ASTM F2088,

•Gate: EN1930, ASTM F1004

Mechanical and flammability testing

Mechanical testing and assessment for components and products are obtainable to customers on an international basis. A variety of components are tested for mechanical properties by knowledgeable experts with years of market experience.

•Use/Abuse testing

•Age-grading testing

•Durability and fatigue testing

Chemical testing

Regulations strictly limit the amount of these substances that may be used during manufacturing and subsequently released when the product is used. These regulations vary from market to market. To help you operate within the regulated limits, PRT offers chemical testing services for:

•Banned amines (Azo dyes test)

•Extractable heavy metals such as lead and cadmium

•Chemicals such as Pentachiorophenol and other Chlorophenols

•Phthalates in plastics and PVC

•Formaldehyde

•Nickel content for skin contact metal components

•Carcinogenic dyes and allergic disperse dyes