ISO 8124-3:2010 PDF Download

The safety of toys is the emphasis of ISO 8124-3:2010, specifically the migration of specified elements from toy materials and toy parts. The standard outlines the highest permissible concentrations of elements like antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium that can migrate.

The standard includes coatings, polymers, paper and paperboard, textiles, glass, ceramic, and metallic materials, as well as a variety of other materials used in toys. Additionally, it specifies the standards for pliable modeling materials and colors used in toys, as well as items meant to leave a trace, including pencils and liquid ink used in pens.

Toys and toy parts covered by ISO 8124-3:2010 include those made for food and oral contact, cosmetic toys, toys classified as writing tools, and toys made for children up to 72 months of age. It also provides specifications for easily accessible coatings and liquids, regardless of age classification or suggested age labeling.