On October 13, 2023, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released the toy safety standard ASTM F963-23. The expected mandatory adoption date will be April 2024.
Currently, Federal Regulations 16 CFR 1250 still use ASTM F963-17 as a mandatory version.
The main updates to ASTM F963-23 are as follows:
Kind reminder
Toy safety standards are becoming increasingly strict. ZRLK suggests that toy companies exporting to the United States increase their product risk awareness, promptly test their products according to new requirements, strictly control the quality of toy products, ensure that toy products meet relevant standard requirements, and avoid export trade risks. Our company has rich experience in product testing, which can help you easily understand whether the product is safe and compliant. If you need it, please feel free to contact us, and our engineers will be at your service as soon as possible!
