TTS GLOBALStandard & market guideASTM F963 / 16 CFR 1250TTS / Product testing
Where it applies
Applies to toys for the US market. Children’s products also require review of CPSIA lead, phthalate, tracking-label, third-party-test and CPC duties.
What the evidence needs to show
- Clauses are selected from product design, age and foreseeable use
- Children’s products generally require a CPSC-accepted lab for applicable mandatory rules
- The CPC should cite applicable rules and test information rather than only “ASTM passed”
Build the evidence in this order
- Determine age and toy category
- Build the ASTM F963 and CPSC rule matrix
- Test representative samples and resolve failures
- Have the responsible party issue the CPC and ongoing records
Common misunderstandings
- Distinguish the ASTM publication from the version currently accepted by CPSC
- Toy-safety compliance does not automatically cover packaging, radio or other product functions
Official reference
US CPSC: toy safety guidance ↗
Confirm product-specific scope and the applicable edition with TTS before making a compliance decision.