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LABORATORY TEST METHOD NO. H-8
TOY SAFETY
1. PURPOSE:
Identify potential hazards in toys and other articles intended
for use by children of various age groups in normal and abusive
use.
2. PRINCIPLE:
Specimens are tested using various test methods appropriate to
toy and age of child per CPSC Guidelines.
3. REFERENCES:
ASTM F963-03 Toy Safety, and CFR 1500, Federal Hazardous Substance
Act.
4. APPARATUS AND MATERIALS:
4.1 Small parts cylinder.
4.2 Sharp edge tester.
4.3 Rattle test fixture.
4.4 Sharp point tester.
4.5 Bite test clamp.
4.5 Additional equipment as needed.
5. PROCEDURE:
5.1 Determine if age labeling is appropriate for intended age
range. (Annex A1 of ASTM F963-03)
5.2 Evaluate packaging. (Annex A2 of ASTM F963-03)
5.3 Determine appropriate tests according to type of toy and
age of child. Proceed with testing as listed in ASTM F963-03.
6. EVALUATION:
Observe and note the performance of the specimen tested for
each appropriate characteristic.
7. REPORT
Report the results in terms of whether the specimen tested
meets or fails to meet the requirement(s) for each characteristic
tested.
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TEST METHOD_
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