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Related standards

Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age

The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for the design and construction of toys for children up to and including 36 months of age.

Toys containing magnets

The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for the testing, warning labels for packaging, and instructions to prevent serious illness that can result if children swallow hazardous magnets.

Toys containing lead & other elements

The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for the levels of various chemicals that can be found in children's toys and finger paints and their testing.