La norme de sécurité des jouets ASTMF963 est une norme de certification obligatoire aux...

What are the procedures for ASTMF963 certification and what information is required?

What is the test for ASTMF963?

The ASTMF963 toy safety standard is a mandatory certification standard in the United States. In the past few years, the global toy industry has undergone rapid development and tremendous changes. Countries and regions around the world, led by the European Union and the United States, have begun to revise the toy-related laws and regulations. Among them, the EU toy EN71 new directive 2009/48/EC has officially entered into force, and the relevant laws and regulations are also changing.

Beginning June 10, 2013, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require toy manufacturers to obtain third-party certification to prove that their products meet the ASTMF963-11-Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

How long does it take for ASTMF963 certification?

- Common toys apply for ASTMF963 certification test. After receiving samples and application materials, the normal completion time is 5 working days.

How long is the ASTMF963 certification report valid?

- The ASTMF963 certification report can be valid until the product design and regulatory requirements are changed. Except for special requirements of the buyer!

What does ASTMF963 certification need to provide?

• Generally 2-3 test samples
• Product manual
• Application form (LCS provide the form)
• Parts List (BOM Table)

How much does it cost for ASTMF963 certification?

- The amount of ASTMF963 certification fees is mainly based on the complexity of the product. Now it is a very common certification in the United States, and we will give customers certain discounts, so the price is relatively low, you can contact us for details.

Does the ASTMF963 certification require a factory review? Are there any other follow-up fees?

- ASTMF963 certification is the same as CE and ROHS certification. There is no factory inspection. It only tests the products. The cost is a one-time charge. There are no other follow-up costs such as annual fees and audit fees.

ASTMF963 certification test process?

• Certification Consulting: Confirmation of test costs and cycles
• Sample preparation, fill in the application form
• Contract signing and payment
• Engineers perform ASTMF963 certification test
• After the test is completed, issue the ASTMF963 report
• Follow-up services such as original report and electronic file report

Toy certification standards for other countries in the world:

China: GB 6675 National Toy Safety Technical Specification, GB 19865 Electric Toy Safety

US: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), ASTMF963 Toy Standard, FDA Certification, California 65 Proposal

EU: EN 71 Toy Safety Standard, REACH Regulation, Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC

Japan: Toy Safety Standards (ST 2012)

Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS ISO 8124 Toy Safety Standard

International: ISO 8124-1 Toy Safety Standard

Contact us:

Liz Cheung / Senior Sales Engineer

Shenzhen LCS Compliance Testing Laboratory Ltd.

ADD: 1F., Xingyuan Industrial Park, Tongda Road, Bao'an Blvd.,

Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

SKYPE: +8613129206515 ( live: liz.cheung_2 )

E-mail: liz.cheung@lcs-cert.com