ISO 8124-3:2020 PDF Download

The ISO 8124-3:2020 standard establishes the maximum allowable concentrations and procedures for collecting, extracting, and calculating the migration of particular elements from toy materials. This standard covers antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium, among other elements.

For the migration of these elements from different toy materials, including coatings, polymeric materials, paper and paperboard, fabrics, glass/ceramic/metallic materials, and others, the standard sets maximum permissible levels. Additionally, it consists of paints for use in toys, modeling materials that are flexible, and materials meant to leave a trace.

A variety of toys and toy parts are subject to the standards of ISO 8124-3:2020, including those designed for food and oral contact, cosmetic toys, writing instruments that are considered toys, and toys made for or suitable for children under 72 months of age. Regardless of age grading or advised age labeling, it also covers accessible coatings and liquids.

In most cases, packaging materials are not included unless they are meant to be saved or have play value. According to the guideline, it does not apply to toys or portions of toys that, given how kids typically behave, are not likely to be sucked, licked, or ingested.