How to inspect toys, inspection standards, factory inspection service

October 16, 2025

Toys are important companions in children's growth process, and their quality and safety directly affect children's health and safety. During the inspection, factory verification, and product inspection and certification of toys, a strict quality control system must be established. This article will systematically elaborate on the inspection standards, testing methods, and safety certification requirements for toy products, providing professional technical guidance for relevant practitioners.
I. Toy Product Quality Inspection and Certification Standards
(1) Basic Safety Certification Requirements
Use of Safety Certification
Injury protection: No defects that could cause harm to the user are allowed to exist.
Regulatory compliance: Must comply with shipping market regulations and customer specific requirements
Function consistency: The product functions must be completely in line with the customer's requirements and the sample.
Appearance quality certification
Completeness inspection: No appearance defects such as damage, breakage, abrasion or cracking.
Identification standards: The markings/labels comply with regulatory requirements and are clear and unambiguous.
Material certification: The structure, appearance, and materials are completely in accordance with the customer's requirements.
(2) Packaging and Transportation Certification
Packaging Strength Certification
Material strength: Use packaging materials with sufficient strength
Transportation safety: Ensure that the goods arrive at the destination in a saleable condition.
Pallet packaging: The materials and methods must be approved and certified by the customer.
II. Toy Packaging Inspection and Certification System
(1) Identification Information Certification
Outer Packaging Certification
Carton label indication: Complies with customer requirements or is consistent with the sample.
Barcode: Clear and easily recognizable, meeting the standard requirements.
Price tag: Accurate location, complete information
Document Certification Explanation
Language requirements: Instructions for use, warning statements - Use in the user's language
The illustration, manual and the actual product function are consistent.
Age indication: Clearly mark the applicable age range
(2) Protective Performance Certification
Transportation Protection Certification
Destructive damage prevention performance: The packaging material can effectively prevent damage during transportation.
Stacking test: Certified through stacking strength test
Drop test: Pass the drop test from the specified height
III. Toy Safety Inspection and Certification System
(1) Production Safety Certification
Needle Management Certification
Storage specification: Manual needles must be placed on a fixed soft container.
Usage of supervision: The needle must be removed when the person leaves.
Broken needle handling: All broken needles must be found and registered for replacement.
Tool Management Certification
Quantity control: Only one work needle can be issued for each piece of handicraft.
Storage standard: All steel tools are uniformly managed and placed.
Inspection process: After brushing, a manual inspection must be conducted.
(2) Component Safety Certification
Tensile Test Certification
Eyebrow and nose accessories: Must withstand a 21-pound pulling force test
Decorative accessories: ribbons, flowers, etc. should be able to withstand a pulling force of 4 pounds.
Regular inspection: The on-site quality inspectors are required to conduct tensile tests on a regular basis.
Component Safety Certification
Stability: All components must be securely fastened.
Swallow prevention: Preventing children from pulling it off and swallowing it
Engineer verification: When a problem is identified, it requires the participation of engineers to solve it.
IV. Material Safety Certification System
(1) Chemical Safety Certification
Material Composition Certification
Poison-free testing: The fabric and accessories do not contain any toxic chemicals.
Lip-secure: Ensure the material is suitable for children's contact
Environmental protection certification: Obtained certification in accordance with relevant environmental protection standards
(2) Packaging Material Certification
Gum bag safety certification
Warning sign: It must be printed with safety warning statements.
Ventilation holes: Holes must be drilled at the bottom to prevent the risk of suffocation.
Thickness control: Meets the standard for plastic film thickness
Mesh Authentication
Warning sign: Warning message and age indication must be marked.
Structural safety: No risk of entanglement
Material Certification: Made with safe materials
V. Production Environment Certification System
(1) On-site Management Certification
Metal Item Control
Tool inventory check: All tools must be inventoried after the production is completed.
Packaging inspection: There are no leftover items such as scissors or drill bits in the packaging box.
Metal detection: Conducting final product inspection using a probe device
(2) Quality Control Certification
Process Inspection Certification
First article inspection: Conduct first article product certification before production.
Inspection system: Regular inspections are conducted during the production process.
Final comparison: Conduct a comparison between the first and last pieces after the production is completed.
VI. Execution Standards for Inspection and Certification
(1) Sampling Inspection Plan
Sampling standard certification
Inspection level: The inspection level is determined in accordance with international standards.
Sampling quantity: Scientific sampling based on batch size
Acceptance criteria: Clear quality acceptance standards
(2) Testing Method Certification
Physical Testing Certification
Tensile test: Using professional tensile testing equipment
Drop test: Simulating actual usage scenarios
Durability test: Conducting a cycle usage test
Chemical testing certification
Heavy metal detection: Tests for heavy metal contents such as lead and cadmium
Plasticizer testing: Detection of phthalate content
Flammability test: Material flame resistance performance test
VII. Document Record Certification System
(1) Inspection Record Certification
Data Integrity Certification
Test Record: Complete record of test data
Problem Tracking: Quality Issue Tracking Record
Improvement Record: Record of Quality Improvement Measures
(2) Certification Document Management
Qualification Document Certification
Production license: Valid production qualification certificate
Certification certificate: Relevant safety certification certificates
Test Report: Report from a third-party testing institution
VIII. Continuous Improvement of the Certification System
(1) Supplier Management Certification
Qualification Review Certification
Factory assessment: Conduct regular factory assessments of suppliers
System Certification: Quality Management System Certification
Capability assessment: Continuous assessment of production capacity
(2) Quality Traceability Certification
Traceability System Certification
Batch management: A comprehensive batch traceability system
Material traceability: The source of raw materials can be traced.
Process Record: Complete Production Process Record
By establishing a complete inspection and certification system for toy products and strictly implementing quality control throughout the entire process from design to production, it is possible to effectively ensure the safety and quality of toy products, provide children with safe and reliable toy products, and at the same time promote the standardized development of the toy industry.