Upon the recommendation of the Plastics Sectional Committee and with the approval of the Petroleum, Coal, and Related Products Division Council, the Bureau of Indian Standards has adopted this Indian Standard (Part 1). It is identical to ISO 8124-1:2018 'Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties,' issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

This standard's regulations are applicable to all toys, defined as any product or material explicitly designed for play by children under 14 years of age. These regulations are relevant both upon initial receipt by the consumer and after exposure to foreseeable conditions of typical use. They outline acceptance criteria for structural features of toys, including shape, size, contour, and spacing, as well as specific criteria for properties relevant to particular toy categories. This section delineates the requirements and testing procedures for toys meant for children from birth up to 14 years old.

This Indian Standard is divided into several parts. The following are the parts of this standard:

Toys are categorized into two types for certification purposes. Each type will have one main standard for licensing approval, while another standard may also be considered for secondary testing requirements.

To minimize risks arising from normal wear and tear, all toys must undergo testing based on relevant standards. Toys labeled as washable should be washed according to the specified standard procedures. After testing, toys must still meet the relevant requirements outlined in Clause 4 of the standard. All materials must be visually clean and free from infestation. The designated test methods must be utilized to assess toys' compliance with the requirements specified in this section of the standard.

TESTS

The subsequent test must be conducted.

• Small parts Tests

• Tests for shape and size

• Small balls test

• Test for pompoms

• Sharp edge test

• Sharp point test

• Test for cords

• Stability and overload tests

MARKING

Toys or their packaging should bear the name, trademark, model, or type for identification purposes. The Standard Mark (ISI Mark) must be clearly and permanently displayed on the primary packaging or on the toy itself, ensuring that the marked material complies with the specification requirements.

Packaging and labeling procedures must adhere to the Indian Standard. Manufacturers are required to obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to utilize the standard mark (ISI Mark). This license is granted following a thorough evaluation of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control and testing capabilities, and production processes conducted during an inspection of the manufacturing premises.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION