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IS 9873 (Part 1) : 2018

Toys - Safety of Toys Part l Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties.

Toys - Safety of Toys Part l Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties.
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Safety of Toys Part I addresses the mechanical and physical safety requirements of toys for children. It covers aspects like sharp edges, small parts, structural integrity, and stability to prevent injuries. These standards apply to all toys designed for use by children up to 14 years, ensuring safe play.

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure toys comply with safety standards that prevent choking hazards, cuts, strangulation, or other injuries. Certification protects children from unsafe materials and defective construction. It also ensures that toys sold in India meet legal safety requirements and consumer protection norms.

The BIS certified specification defines mechanical and physical safety requirements for toys, including limits on small parts, edges, surfaces, and structural strength. It provides testing methods to assess durability, stability, and safety under normal use and foreseeable abuse. Compliance ensures toys meet Indian Standards and are safe for children.

Part -A

TitleMandatory/Optional
Material quality

Required

Expandingmaterials

Required

Small parts

Required

Shape, size and strength of certain toys

Required

Squeeze toys, rattles, fasteners, and certain other toys and components of toys

Required

Small balls

Required

Pompoms

Required

Pre-schoolplayfigures

Required

Toy pacifiers

Required

Balloons

Required

Marbles

Required

Hemisphericshaped toys

Required

Edges

Required

Accessible sharp edges of glass or metal

Required

Functional sharp edges

Required

Edges on metal toys

Required

Edges on metal toysEdges on moulded toys

Required

Edges on exposed bolts or threaded rods

Required

Points

Required

Accessible sharp points

Required

Functional sharp points

Required

Wooden toys

Required

Projections

Required

Metal wires and rods

Required

Plastic film or plastic bags in packaging and in toys

Required

Cords

Required

Toy pushchairs, perambulators and similar toys

Required

Toy pushchairs, perambulators and similar toysOther toys with folding mechanisms

Required

Hinge-lineclearance

Required

Holes, clearances and accessibility of mechanisms

Required

Circular holes in rigid materials

Required

Accessible clearances for movable ,segments

Required

Chains or belts in ride-on toys

Required

Other driving mechanisms

Required

Winding keys

Required

Springs

Required

Stability and overload requirements

Required

Ventilation

Required

Closures

Required

Toys that enclose the head

Required

Simulated protective equipment, such as helmets, hats and goggles

Required

Projectile toys

Required

Rotors and propellers

Required

Aquatic toys

Required

Braking

Required

Toy bicycles

Required

Speed limitation of electrically driven ride-on toys

Required

Toys containing a heat source

Required

Liquid-filledtoys

Required

Mouth - actuated toys

Required

Toy roller skates, toy inline skates and toy skateboards

Required

Percussion caps specifically designed for use in toys

Required

Acoustic requirements

Optional

Toy scooters

Required

Magnets and magnetic components

Required

Yo-yo balls

Required

Straps intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck

Required

Sledges and toboggans with cords for pulling

Required

Jaw entrapment in handles and steering wheels

Required

Part -B

TitleMandatory/Optional
General

Optional

Beards, moustaches, wigs, etc. made from hair, pile, or material that behaves in a similar manner to hair

Optional

Full or partial moulded head masks

Optional

Flowing elements of toys to be worn on the head hoods, headdresses, etc

Optional

Toy disguise costumes and toys intended to

Optional

Toys intended to be entered by a child

Optional

Soft-filledtoys

Optional

Part - C

TitleMandatory/Optional
Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Se

Optional

Part - D

TitleMandatory/Optional
Static strength

Optional

Maximum height

Optional

Corners and edges

Optional

Protruding parts

Optional

General

Optional

All protrusions

Optional

Upright protrusions

Optional

Motion rides

Optional

Slides

Optional

Climbing and swinging ropes, chains and cables

Optional

Open tubing

Optional

Barriers

Optional

Rung ladders,step ladders and stairways

Optional

Head and neck entrapment

Optional

Entrapment of clothing and hair

Optional

Entrapment of feet

Optional

Entrapment of fingers

Optional

Stability of activity toys other than

Optional

General

Optional

Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of 600 mm or les

Optional

Stability of activity toys with a free height of fall of more than 600 mm

Optional

Slides

Optional

Stability of slides

Optional

Retaining sides for slides

Optional

Starting, sliding and run -out section on slides

Optional

Roller slides

Optional

Stability of swings and other activity toys with crossbeams

Optional

Strength of crossbeams, swing devices, suspension connectors and

Optional

Swings intended for children under 36 months

Optional

Impact from swing elements

Optional

Minimum clearance between swing elements, and similar equipment and adjacent

Optional

Lateral stability of swing elements

Optional

Minimum clearance between swing elements and the ground

Optional

Suspension connectors and means of suspension

Optional

Seesaws

Optional

Carousels and rocking toys

Optional

Inflatable

Optional

Anchorage

Optional

Connection tubes for continuous inflation

Optional

Containment

Optional

Paddling pools

Optional

Part - E

TitleMandatory/Optional
General

Optional

Colourants

Optional

Preservatives

Optional

Migration of certain elements

Optional

Limits for Primary Aromatic Amines

Optional

Limits for other impurities

Optional

Taste and Smell

Optional

pH Value

Optional

Bindingagents,extenders,humectantsandsurfactants

Optional

N-Nitrosamines

Optional

Container

Optional

Labelling Guidelines

Required

Part - F

TitleMandatory/Optional
Maximum acceptable levels of phthalates--
Vinyl in toys or childcare articles

Optional

Vinyl in any part of the toy or childcare article that can be placed in mouth of child under 4 years ofage

Optional

Part - G

TitleMandatory/Optional
Power Input of transformer& dual-supply toys

Required

Heating and abnormal operation

Optional

Electric Strength at operating temperature

Optional

Moisture resistance

Optional

Electric strength at room temperature

Optional

Mechanical Strength

Optional

Construction

Optional

Protection of cords and wiresProtection of cords and wires

Optional

Components

Optional

Screws and Connections

Optional

Clearances and creepage distances

Optional

Resistance to heat and fire

Optional

Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards

Optional

1. Child Safety Assurance
BIS certification ensures toys meet mechanical and physical safety standards, reducing risks of injuries, choking, or accidents during play.

2. Quality and Durability
Certified toys are tested for strength, stability, and construction, ensuring they withstand normal use and last longer without breaking.

3. Consumer Confidence
BIS-marked toys assure parents and caregivers of safety, encouraging trust and informed purchasing decisions.

4. Legal Compliance
BIS certification is mandatory in India, allowing manufacturers and importers to sell toys without legal issues or penalties.

5. Market Acceptance and Brand Credibility
BIS-certified toys gain wider acceptance in domestic and international markets, improving brand reputation and competitive advantage.