AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002 PDF Download

The safety criteria for toys intended for use by children under 14 are outlined in the AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002 standard. Toys that have undergone typical use and abuse, as well as those that are still in their original condition, are covered by this rule. The standard outlines requirements for structural aspects of toys such as shape, size, spacing, and contour, as well as characteristics unique to particular toy categories like kinetic energy values for projectiles and tip angles for ride-on toys.

Depending on the age group that a particular toy is designed for, the standard's requirements change. They consider the expected mental and physical capacities of the kid as well as the specific risks related to each age group. The standard also requires that suitable warnings and usage guidelines be printed on toys or their packaging. The standard does, however, recognize that other nations may have various legal specifications for such markers.

It is important to remember that the standard does not address all toy hazards that might exist. It does not include features that are known to pose risks and are essential to how the toy works. Examples of such dangers are toy scooters that wobble while in use or sewing kits with sharp points. A list of items not covered by the standard is also provided, including bicycles, slingshots, darts with metal tips, playground equipment, and athletic goods.