Toy Compliance Checker
Pick your destination market, toy type and age grade to see the typical safety standard, certificate or mark, mandatory labelling and key tests — for the US, EU, UK, Canada and Australia. Indicative guidance, not legal advice.
Indicative guidance, not legal advice. Requirements depend on the exact product, components and current regulations — confirm with an accredited lab (e.g. SGS, Intertek, BV) or your authority. We build to standard and arrange testing.
| Market | Mandatory safety standard | Certificate / mark | Mandatory labelling |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | CPSIA + ASTM F963-23 (current mandatory version) | Children's Product Certificate (CPC) | Permanent tracking label (mfr, location, date, batch) + choking-hazard warning |
| European Union | EN 71 (Parts 1/2/3…) + Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC | CE marking + EU Declaration of Conformity | CE mark, warnings, mfr & importer details, traceability |
| United Kingdom | BS EN 71 + UK Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 | UKCA marking + Declaration of Conformity | UKCA mark, warnings, mfr & UK importer details |
| Canada | Canada CPSA + Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17) | Documented compliance (no mark; records required) | Bilingual (EN/FR) labelling & warnings |
| Australia | Mandatory standards (small parts, projectiles, etc.) | Supplier compliance records | Age & safety warnings; small-parts where applicable |
How a Toy Becomes Compliant — 6 Steps
Confirm the destination market
Your market sets the mandatory standard — US CPSIA + ASTM F963-23, EU EN 71 + CE, UK UKCA, Canada CPSA, Australia mandatory standards.
Age-grade the toy
Decide under-3 vs 3+. Under-3 triggers the strictest small-parts (choking) and chemical-limit testing.
Build the test plan by toy type
Plush, electronic, wooden, plastic/STEM and art toys each add specific tests (flammability, battery/EMC, coating limits, small parts, non-toxic materials).
Test at an accredited laboratory
Test at a CPSC-accepted / accredited lab such as SGS, Intertek or BV to the standard in force.
Issue the certificate or mark
Issue the CPC (US, with permanent tracking label), CE + Declaration of Conformity (EU), or UKCA + Declaration (UK).
Apply labelling and keep records
Apply required warnings, tracking labels and marks, and retain test reports and certificates for traceability and recall.
Toy Compliance FAQ
What is a Children's Product Certificate (CPC)?
A CPC is a certificate the importer or US manufacturer issues for a children's product, based on testing at a CPSC-accepted laboratory. It lists the product, the safety rules it meets (e.g. CPSIA, ASTM F963-23), and the testing lab. It must accompany the product through the supply chain.
Is ASTM F963-23 mandatory in the US?
Yes. ASTM F963 is the US mandatory toy-safety standard under the CPSIA, and ASTM F963-23 is the current version that applies to toys manufactured after its effective date (2024). Testing should be to the version in force at production — we build and test to F963-23.
What is a toy tracking label?
Under the CPSIA, children's products must carry a permanent tracking label showing the manufacturer, production location, production date and batch/run information, so a product can be traced and recalled if needed. We add compliant tracking labels for the US market.
Which markets use CE versus UKCA?
The EU requires CE marking with an EU Declaration of Conformity; Great Britain requires UKCA marking with its own Declaration. A toy sold in both the EU and GB typically needs both marks. We prepare the right mark and documentation for each destination.
Do toys graded 3 and over still need testing?
Yes. Age grade changes which tests are critical (small parts and chemical limits are strictest under-3), but 3+ toys still need mechanical, flammability and chemical testing to the market standard — and choking-hazard warnings where small parts are present.
Start Your Custom Toy Project
Send your product idea, target market, age grade and quantity — we reply with a tailored OEM/ODM quote and compliance plan. MOQ negotiable, samples before bulk.