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2016 Revision of ASTM F963 was published

Time£º2016-10-25 14:27:52 

ASTM F963 was updated in 2016 revision on 20th October 2016, and will enter into force 180 days later after its publication.

Among the changes, the 2016 revision addresses:

1£©ride-on toys with: a new curb impact requirement, a clarification of overload and stability requirements, and a strap exemption;
2£©new labeling requirements for toys that have certain small coin/button batteries,
3£©temperature and current-limiting requirements for lithium-ion batteries, and
4£©new requirements for materials and toys that could expand if accidentally swallowed.
5£©new soaking and compression tests for magnets
6£©new requirements and clarifications related to microbiological safety;
7£©clarifications to heavy elements requirements for toy substrate materials
8£©revised requirements for toys involving projectiles; and,
9£©clarification of requirements and supplemental guidance for impact hazards.

As a mandatory toy safety standard, all toys to the U.S. market should comply with ASTM F963. STQ remind you pay high attention on its change.

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