Testing

Heavy Elements in Toy Substrate Materials

Adds subsection of a description of exemption  material and the  circumstances of the exemption.

Phthalates

This revision will now be congruent with the current U.S. Federal phthalate requirement (at 16 CFR 1307), the current CPSC test method, and the materials determinations regarding third-party testing promulgated by CPSC.

Acoustics

These revisions amend definitions for push or pull toys (formerly referred to as “push/pull” toys) and tabletop, floor, or crib toys, to clarify the differences between these types of toys and reduce the likelihood of inconsistency in determining the appropriate test methods and sound limits for a given toy.

Batteries

a）Extend use and abuse scope.That apply to toys intended for children 8 years; 

b）A requirement that a fastener on a battery com- partment door must remain attached to the toy or battery compartment , to avoid loss of the fastener;

c）A manufacturer - supplied specialty or custom tool if supplied with the toy, to include instructional information to consumers regarding the use.

Expanding Materials

a) Extend the scope of the expanding materials;

b) Revising the tolerances and significant figures of the expanding materials gauge.

Projectiles

The sections have been adjusted to a sequence that is more logical .

Labeling Requirements

Add tracking label requirement.

Instructional Literature

The instructional material for toys which require amanufacturer -supplied specialty or custom tool to access the battery(ies) shall

direct caregivers to retain the tool for future use, to store it where the child

cannot access it, and state that the tool is not a toy.