We offer quality assurance and toy testing lab services for every category of toys and recreational items to help you achieve international regulatory compliance. Learn how our global network of accredited laboratories can help you ensure product safety and get to market faster.
Ensure the safety, compliance, and performance of your toy products with comprehensive testing and quality control services.
We test diverse toy and recreational product categories to help you avoid costly product recalls, build greater customer confidence, and protect your brand reputation. QIMA's extensive toy testing and toy inspection expertise helps major brands and retailers ensure the quality and safety of their toy imports, including children's toys, pet toys, recreational items, and electric toys.
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Our quality assurance and toy testing programs include a wide range of tests to ensure compliance in your destination markets. Toy safety tests we offer include, but are not limited to:
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Durability tests | |
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Sharp point and sharp edge verification |
Color resistance to saliva and perspiration (textile components) |
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Pull test on small parts |
Small parts verification |
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Pull test on seams |
Workmanship check |
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Stuff checking for the plush toy |
Function/performance of product |
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Metal detection test |
Working distance check for remote control toys |
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Dynamic and static standard tests, tensile force/pressure up to 10 kN |
Frequency check for electronic toys |
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Dynamic and static custom tests, tensile force/pressure up to 20 kN |
Humidity test for the wooden toys |
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Strength tests |
Eco design |
To ensure comprehensive compliance, take advantage of our additional services for toy products, including toy inspections, supplier audits, and ESG solutions.
QIMA's laboratories offer exhaustive tests covering every aspect of product quality and safety. Our team of experts can help you determine which tests you need based on your product type and destination market. With global expertise in quality testing, we stay up to date with the latest toy safety regulations worldwide so you don’t have to.
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SO 8124, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical Hazards |
IEC 62115, Electric Toys – Safety |
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ISO 8124, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability |
IEC 60825, Laser/LED Safety |
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ISO 8124, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements |
Age appropriateness analysis |
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Cal Prop 65 Settlement Review & Testing |
USP 51 Preservative Effectiveness |
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Cal Prop 65 |
Labeling Evaluations |
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Cal Prop 65 Phthalates |
TRA (Toxicological Risk Assessment) |
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USP 61/62, Microbiological Examination of Non-Sterile Products |
GCC, General Certificate of Conformance |
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CPSIA Total Lead Content in Surface Coatings |
16 CFR 1511, Pacifiers |
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CPSIA Total Lead Content Children’s Products (metal and non-metal substrates) |
CPSIA Tracking Labels |
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CPSIA Total Lead Content in Children’s Metal Jewelry |
Model Toxics in Packaging (formerly CONEG) |
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16 CFR 1500, Mechanical Hazards and Labeling |
CPC, Children’s Product Certificate |
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16 CFR 1500.44, Flammability of Solids |
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16 CFR 1501, Small Parts |
ASTM F963, Flammability of Solids |
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16 CFR 1510, Rattles |
ASTM F963, Flammability of Textiles |
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CPSIA Total Lead Content in Surface Coatings |
16 CFR 1610, Flammability of Clothing Textiles |
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ASTM F963 Soluble Heavy Metals content in Surface Coatings |
ASTM 1148, Home Playgrounds |
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CPSIA Total Lead Content in Children’s Products (metal & non-metal substrates) |
ANSI Tricycle Testing |
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CPSIA Phthalate Content (non-mouthable and mouthable) |
Model Toxics in Packaging (formerly CONEG) |
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ASTM F963, Mechanical Hazards & Labeling |
CPSIA Tracking Labels |
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CPAI 75, Flammability of Sleeping Bags |
CPAI 84, Flame Resistant Materials Used in Camping Tentage |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted on Dec 18, 2024, to fully implement the e-Filing system. Importers must ensure their CPC data submissions meet all the final e-Filing requirements within 18 months from publication in the Federal Register.
At QIMA, our team of experts is well-versed in the latest CPSC e-Filing updates and ready to help you implement them for your products. Our system can seamlessly sync your CPC data with the CPSC e-Filing platform in real time. Once the testing is complete, we'll prepare your CPC and handle the e-Filing for you.
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EN 71, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical and Physical Tests |
EN 71, Part 14, Trampolines for Domestic Use |
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EN 71, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability Test |
EC No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Total Cadmium |
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EN 71, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements |
EC No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Phthalates (non-mouth & mouth) |
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EN 62115 Electric Toys – Safety |
LFGB |
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EN 71, Part 8, Activity Toys for Domestic Use (e.g. swings, slides…etc) |
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Electrical safety (LVD) | |
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
RED (Radio Equipment Directive) |
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SOR/2016-193, Surface Coating Materials Regulations (Total Lead and Mercury) |
SOR/2016-194, Textile Flammability Regulation |
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SOR/2011-17 as amended, Leachable Metals in Surface Coatings |
SOR/2011-17 as amended, Canadian Toys Regulations (Mechanical Hazards & Flammability) |
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SOR/2010-273 as amended, Lead in Substrate Materials |
Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act (R.S., 1985, c. C-38) |
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SOR/2018-83 Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations |
Country of Origin (C.R.C., c.535) |
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SOR/2016-188, Phthalates Regulations |
Quebec Labeling (R.S.Q., c.C-11) |
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SOR/2018-82, Children’s Jewelry Regulations |
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) |
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AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 1, Safety of Toys, Mechanical Hazards |
Australia Consumer Protection Notice No. 11 of 2011 (DEHP Content) |
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AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 2, Safety of Toys, Flammability |
Australia Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Regulation |
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AS/NZS 62115, Electric Toys – Safety |
Consumer Goods Safety Standard 2023 (Toys for Children up to 36 Months of Age) |
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AS/NZS ISO 8124, Part 3, Safety of Toys, Migration of Certain Elements |
Projectile Toys Mandatory Standard |
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GB 6675, Toy Safety Standard |
GB 19865, Electric Toys – Safety |
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CNS 4797, Toy Safety Standard |
CNS 14276, Safety of Electric Toys |
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Food Sanitation Law Section 4 – Toys |
2016 Toy Safety Standard |
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TIS 685 Part 1-2562, Toy Safety Standard |
TIS 2236-2548, Electric Toys - Safety |
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MS ISO 8124, Toy Safety Standard |
MS 62115, Safety of Electric Toys |
QIMA offers certifications for a wide variety of toys and recreational products, allowing you to demonstrate superior product quality and safety to your consumers:
At QIMA, we understand the critical importance of maintaining product integrity at every stage of the production process. Our toy inspection services provide real-time, detailed insights into your production process, helping you identify and rectify any issues promptly to ensure your toys are market-ready and fully compliant.
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The Importance of Toy Testing (Your Toy Safety Checklist) - Learn about the most important testing considerations when planning out your quality control.
EU Standards: Projectile Toys Regulations, Lead in Children's Toys
US Standards | Canada Standards | Australia Standards | Japan Standards
China Standards | International Standards
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