US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys Presented by Joan Lawrence Vice President, Standards and Government Affairs Toy Industry Association, Inc. A presentation during the post-graduate course The Management of Market Surveillance and Regulatory Activities in Product Safety Systems Washington, DC | March 3, 2011

2 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 How Toys are Regulated in the United States Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) Child Safety Protection Act (CSPA) Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Some state requirements ASTM F963 - Standard Consumer Specification on Toy Safety

3 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 How Toys are Regulated in the United States Tab for “Toy Safety” Sidebar link for “U.S. Standards”

4 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 What do these regulations cover?  Scope of products –Mechanical and physical properties of toys, as well as substances used in toys  Some requirements are product specific while others are hazard specific –Examples: small parts, small balls, sharp points, sharp edges, toxic substances, etc.

5 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 LLower limits for lead in surface coatings LLimits for lead in substrates RRestrictions on certain phthalates TTesting requirements CCertain hazard labeling CConsumer reporting database AASTM F963 national toy safety standard – and testing to its requirements – became mandatory

6 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 Standards Development  Open process  Balanced consensus group –Stakeholder participants include technical experts from industry, consumer reps, government, testing labs, engineers, medical experts, child development experts and others  Risk-based  Reliance on child development data/abilities  Prediction of “reasonably foreseeable” use and misuse  Efficiency, effectiveness of process  Ongoing review

7 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 Conformity Assessment for Toys  Testing  Future certification requirements  Customer requirements, evidence of conformity

8 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 TIA’s Role in Standards Development  Participate and lead standards development and ongoing review  Industry education –Seminars, webinars and information updates  Consumer information

9 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 TIA’s Long History of Leadership in Standards Development 1930s1940s1950s1970s1990s2000s2010- TIA institutes its Safety Standards Committee and begins partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC). TIA and NSC collaboration leads to establishment of a National Accident Reporting Service. TIA and NSC efforts continue with development of National Clearinghouse for Toy Injuries. TIA joins with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop a standard for the coating finishes on toys and other children’s articles. TIA leadership results in publication of first comprehensive national toy safety standard (known today as ASTM F963). TIA launches a Toy Safety Educational Program. TIA institutes an annual Toy Safety Conference for Chinese manufacturers in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Chinese government. TIA advocates for mandatory toy safety testing; works with legislators to develop enhanced, uniform toy safety laws; and develops safety compliance best practices. Congress passes Consumer Product Safety Reform legislation. TIA develops website as a resource for parents and other caregivers on safe and fun toys and the importance of play. TIA’s toy safety assurance program focuses on developing standards, educating the industry to ensure compliance and guiding caregivers on safe play

10 US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys | March 3, 2011 Goal: Harmonization/Alignment of Standards  Cooperation with other global standards organizations  Outreach to regulators and industry –International, domestic U.S. and individual U.S. states  Focus on emerging standards –Cadmium and heavy metals –Magnets –Etc.  Convergence

US Standards and Conformity Assessment for Toys Presented by Joan Lawrence Vice President, Standards and Government Affairs Toy Industry Association, Inc. A presentation during the post-graduate course The Management of Market Surveillance and Regulatory Activities in Product Safety Systems Washington, DC | March 3, 2011