Safer Children's Toys- ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard Required byU.S. Law

Under new federal legislation that takes effect today, all toyssold in the United States must meet the safety requirementsof ASTM F963, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for ToySafety.
Total Lead Content

With a few limited exceptions explained below, allchildren's products manufactured after August 14, 2011, must notcontain more than 100 parts per million (ppm) of total lead contentin accessible parts.

Lead in Paint and Similar Surface Coatings

All children's products, including toys, and somefurniture, for adult and children, must not contain a concentrationof lead greater than 0.009 percent (90 parts per million) in paintor any similar surface coatings. Household paint must also meetthis requirement. Please see our webpage on lead in paint andsimilar surface coatings (under construction) for information onthis requirement.

What is the ban on phthalates in children's toys and childcare articles?

Congress has permanently banned three types of phthalates(DEHP, DBP, BBP)1 in any amount greater than 0.1 percent (computedfor each phthalate, individually) in (1) children's toys and (2)certain child care articles.

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