ASTM F963 was updated in 2016 revision on
20th October 2016, and will enter into force 180 days later after
its publication.
Among the changes, the 2016 revision
addresses:
1）ride-on toys with: a new curb impact requirement, a
clarification of overload and stability requirements, and a strap exemption;
2）new labeling requirements for toys that have certain
small coin/button batteries,
3）temperature and current-limiting requirements for
lithium-ion batteries, and
4）new requirements for materials and toys that could expand
if accidentally swallowed.
5）new soaking and compression tests for magnets
6）new requirements and clarifications related to
microbiological safety;
7）clarifications to heavy elements requirements for toy
substrate materials
8）revised requirements for toys involving projectiles; and,
9）clarification of requirements and supplemental guidance
for impact hazards.
As a mandatory toy safety standard, all toys to the U.S. market
should comply with ASTM F963. STQ remind you pay high attention on its change.
