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ASTM F963 Toy Safety in the United States

A practical guide to ASTM F963 Toy Safety for toys sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Toys intended for children under 14; Imported and domestic toys

Authority

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Legal basis

ASTM F963; Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Local representative

Not applicable — the manufacturer or importer certifies

Timeline

Before the toy is sold; retest after design or material changes

Cost

Laboratory and certification costs vary

If you do not comply

Recall, civil penalties, and marketplace removal

Who needs this

Toys intended for children under 14
Imported and domestic toys

Documents you need

ASTM F963 test report
Children's Product Certificate
Tracking label

Compliance checklist

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ASTM F963 test report
Children's Product Certificate
Tracking label

How to comply

Test to ASTM F963 at a CPSC-accepted laboratory
Issue the Children's Product Certificate
Apply the tracking label

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: ASTM F963 Toy Safety — United States
Product category: Toys
Authority: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Legal basis: ASTM F963; Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Documents we already have:
  1. ASTM F963 test report
  2. Children's Product Certificate
  3. Tracking label

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under ASTM F963 Toy Safety in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before the toy is sold; retest after design or material changes.

Laboratory and certification costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

No ASTM F963 test report
Wrong age grading
Small parts or choking hazards

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.