Japan Toy Safety Testing
Basic Introduction
In Japan, toys for children under 6 years old and products that can be put in the mouth must comply with the requirements of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JSFL) to ensure product safety. Toy manufacturers, retailers or importers who want to enter the Japanese market must prove compliance with the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JFSL) and obtain certification from an official testing laboratory designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan.
Beike is an independent third-party testing laboratory that is widely recognized worldwide and is an official laboratory recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan. It can provide comprehensive testing and certification services in accordance with the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JSFL). The test report issued by Beike is recognized by Japan Customs and Japan Quarantine Station.
ST Standard – ST Mark Program
The Japanese Toy Safety Standard (ST Standard) was developed by the Japan Toy Association (JTA) and provides additional safety assurance for toy manufacturers, retailers and customers of toys intended for children under 14 years old through the ST Mark Program. STC is also accredited and approved by JTA as a designated overseas testing laboratory in Hong Kong:
Article 11 – Basic Principles of Toy Safety Standards and Toy Safety Marking Scheme,
Test Category: Toy Safety Standard Part III – Chemical Properties
Part III – Chemical Properties include
Evaporation Residue
Formaldehyde
Heavy Metals
Migration of Pigments
Phenol
Potassium Permanganate Consumption
Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP & DNOP)
Japan Toy Safety Testing
Basic Introduction
In Japan, toys for children under 6 years old and products that can be put in the mouth must comply with the requirements of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JSFL) to ensure product safety. Toy manufacturers, retailers or importers who want to enter the Japanese market must prove compliance with the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JFSL) and obtain certification from an official testing laboratory designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan.
Beike is an independent third-party testing laboratory that is widely recognized worldwide and is an official laboratory recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan. It can provide comprehensive testing and certification services in accordance with the Japanese Food Sanitation Law (JSFL). The test report issued by Beike is recognized by Japan Customs and Japan Quarantine Station.
ST Standard – ST Mark Program
The Japanese Toy Safety Standard (ST Standard) was developed by the Japan Toy Association (JTA) and provides additional safety assurance for toy manufacturers, retailers and customers of toys intended for children under 14 years old through the ST Mark Program. STC is also accredited and approved by JTA as a designated overseas testing laboratory in Hong Kong:
Article 11 – Basic Principles of Toy Safety Standards and Toy Safety Marking Scheme,
Test Category: Toy Safety Standard Part III – Chemical Properties
Part III – Chemical Properties include
Evaporation Residue
Formaldehyde
Heavy Metals
Migration of Pigments
Phenol
Potassium Permanganate Consumption
Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP & DNOP)