SA/SNZ TR ISO 8124.8:2016 PDF Download

The SA/SNZ TR ISO 8124.8:2016 standard is titled "Safety of Toys: Age Determination Guidelines." This technical paper offers recommendations for finding the ideal age range for kids to begin playing with particular subcategories of toys. This report can be used by distributors, institutions, organizations, and professionals involved in child play to assess the suitability of toys for particular age groups. It is primarily designed for manufacturers and agencies responsible for verifying toy compliance with safety regulations.

The recommendations in this report are based on the typical growth and development of kids in particular age categories. It is crucial to remember that every child develops at their own rate; therefore, these recommendations might not be applicable to everyone. These recommendations are meant to advise parents about the earliest age at which their children can safely interact with various types of toys.

The ISO 8124 series of toy safety standards and other regional toy safety regulations contain the precise safety criteria for toys that these guidelines do not touch. Toys created for specific age groups, for instance, may not be allowed to contain small bits or balls due to choking dangers.

These recommendations for determining age are based on the opinions of experts and the customary play habits of kids. They might not comply with local or national laws that categorize toys according to intended ages in different ways. Details on how information on electronic toys and toys with electronics was taken into account while developing these age-determination recommendations are provided in Annex B of the standard.