In order to ensure the safety of children, many countries or regions have formulated strict laws, regulations and safety standards for toy products, and formulated corresponding certification systems according to international practices and national conditions. As an import and export party, it is necessary to understand the laws and regulations, safety standards and certification systems of the corresponding countries, and always pay attention to their changes and make corresponding adjustments accordingly, so that toy products can be exported smoothly and avoid the risk of notification and recall. This article briefly summarizes the certification systems of some countries or regions.
China
CCC certification
The full name of CCC certification is "China Compulsory Product Certification", and the English name is: China Compulsory Certification (CCC). It is a product conformity assessment system implemented by the Chinese government in accordance with laws and regulations in order to protect the personal safety and national security of consumers and strengthen product quality management.
EU
CE certification
CE certification is a pass for toy products to enter the EU market. In order to protect the life and property safety of the people of the EU member states, whether it is a product produced by an enterprise within the EU or a product produced by any country or region outside the EU, if it wants to circulate freely in the EU market, it must be affixed with compulsory certification. CE mark to indicate that the product complies with the essential requirements of the EU Directive on New Methods for Technical Harmonization and Standardization.
Germany
GS certification
GS certification is a voluntary certification based on Germany's "Product Safety Law" and tested in accordance with the European Union's unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN. It is a German safety certification mark recognized in the European market. However, it should be noted that while the product meets the GS certification, it must also meet the requirements of the EU CE certification.
U.K.
UKCA certification
On December 31, 2020, the UK officially left the EU. The UK Toys (Safety) Regulations UKCA certification is revised and fully effective on 1 January 2021. On August 24, 2021, the British government issued the latest announcement on the requirements for the use of the UKCA logo on the official website: It was originally scheduled to be launched in the UK market (including England, Scotland and Wales from January 1, 2022, but not applicable to North America). Ireland) the period in which the CE marking can no longer be used has been extended until 1 January 2023. However, it should be noted that this notification is based on the premise that the UK and EU regulations are still consistent, that is, if the EU updates its regulations, and the CE marking on the manufacturer's products complies with the new regulations, then these CE marked products will not be used. UK market accepted. From 1 January 2023, products entering the UK market must be marked with the UKCA mark in accordance with regulations.
U.S.
"CPSC certification + UL certification + FCC certification"
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Committee) is an important consumer protection agency in the United States, namely the Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPC (Children's Product Certificate) is the Children's Product Certificate. The United States requires manufacturers and importers to certify in writing that their children's products comply with the applicable US safety regulations, based on the qualified test report issued by a CPSC-accredited laboratory that meets the requirements of CPSIA and ASTMF963-17, toys and children sold to the United States Products must have CPC.
In addition to the regulatory tests that meet the CPC requirements, related products sold to the U.S. market for children under the age of 12 must also comply with the Tracking Label requirements. The purpose of this move is to ensure that when there is a problem with the product, consumers can trace the source to the responsible party to deal with related compliance issues. Therefore, traceability labels are required on both packaging and products (except for exemptions). If it is a durable product for infants and young children, it must also meet the relevant requirements of the Product Registration Card.
In addition to obtaining CPSC certification, some toys also need to apply for UL certification and FCC certification.
