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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 181, Safety of toys.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/TR 8124-9:2020), which has been technically revised. The main changes are as follows:

A list of all parts in the ISO 8124 series can be found on the ISO website.

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Introduction

The purpose of this document is to compare and contrast the identified versions of ASTM F963-23, EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 and ISO 8124-1:2022. This document focuses on the contents of ASTM F963-23, EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 and ISO 8124-1:2022 as they relate to mechanical and physical properties including scope, definitions, general requirements, warnings and test methods.

For ease of use and readability, ISO 8124-1:2022, Clause 4 is listed in Clause 6. For example, ISO 8124-1:2022, 4.3 relates to 6.4.

This document is an overview and, therefore, does not cover the entirety of all the differences among ISO 8124-1, ASTM F963-23 and EN 71-1. In addition, this document is not intended to be relied on to fully understand conformity with ASTM F963-23, EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 and ISO 8124-1:2022 or the requirements within them. In the case of any discrepancies in the comparisons presented, refer to the relevant clauses of the referenced standards.

The index of requirements in EN 71-1 is given in Annex A.

The index of requirements in ASTM F963-23 is given in Annex B.

1 Scope

This document consists of a comparison of the mechanical and physical requirements covered by the following toy safety standards:

ISO: ISO 8124-1:2022;
Europe (CEN): EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018;
USA: ASTM F963-23.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Comparison of scopes

5 Comparison of terms and definitions

5.1 General

5.2 Analysis of the main differences between the terms and definitions

6 Comparison of requirements

6.1 General

6.2 Normal use

6.3 Reasonably foreseeable abuse

6.4 Material

6.5 Small parts

6.6 Shape, size and strength of certain toys

6.7 Edges

6.8 Points

6.9 Projections

6.10 Metal wires and rods

6.11 Plastic film or plastic bags in packaging and in toys

6.12 Cords

6.13 Folding mechanisms

6.14 Holes, clearances and accessibility of mechanisms

6.15 Springs

6.16 Stability and overload requirements

6.17 Enclosures

6.18 Items that cover the face and simulated protective equipment

6.19 Projectile toys

6.20 Flying toys

6.21 Aquatic toys

6.22 Braking

6.23 Toy bicycles

6.24 Speed limitation of electrically driven ride-on toys

6.25 Toys containing a heat source

6.26 Liquid-filled toys

6.27 Mouth-actuated toys

6.28 Toy roller skates, toy inline skates and toy skateboards

6.29 Percussion caps

6.30 Acoustic requirements

6.31 Toy scooters

6.32 Magnets and magnetic components

6.33 Yo-yo balls

6.34 Straps intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck

6.35 Sledges and toboggans with cords for pulling

6.36 Jaw entrapment in handles and steering wheels

6.37 Assembly

6.38 Functional toys

6.39 Toys intended to come into contact with food

6.40 Inflatable toys

6.41 Toys gun markings (refer to ISO 8124-1:2022, Annex D)

6.42 Toys comprising monofilament fibres which can present long hair hazards

6.43 Packaging and packaging components (spherical, egg-shaped or ellipsoidal and hemispheric-shaped containers)

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