As a leading toy testing solution provider, Intertek has the technical expertise and resources to keep our customers ahead of industry trends.
What are Smart Toys?
A toy which has its own intelligence by virtue of on-board electronics. It usually consists of three interconnected elements: application interface, one or more connected objects, and a distribution platform with a display.
The Market
Children today are more likely to play with a touchscreen device, which sometimes doubles as a remote controller, than with blocks, board games and other traditional toys. Recent researches forecasted robust growth for the global Smart Toys industry in the next five years. Toy makers, especially the leading brands, are therefore focusing on the lucrative market of Smart Toys, exploring the potential to develop software and fun app to link with physical toys.
To comply with different stringent quality and regulatory requirements set by various countries, Intertek is a reliable partner, helping its clients to enter different markets including the US, Europe, Canada, Australia and other emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and Russia.
Key Quality and Regulatory Requirements for Smart Toys
• Toy Safety & Chemical Requirements
• EMC Regulations on Radio Frequency Control
• Specific Adsorption Rate (SAR) Measurement of Harmful Radiation
• Software Compatibility of Different OS Platforms (e.g. Android and Apple IOS)
• Wireless Industrial Certification Mark (e.g. Bluetooth, Wi-fi)
• Laser/LED Safety Requirements
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Test Item |
Europe |
US |
Canada |
Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Toy Safety Test |
EN71 |
ASTMF963 |
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act |
AS/NZS ISO 8124 |
|
Phthalates Content |
REACH Regulation Annex XVII |
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) |
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act |
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|
Electromagnetic Compatibility |
EN300440-2 V1.4.1 EN301489-3 V1.4.1 |
FCC Part 15:2013 Certification + TCB Review |
RSS-210:2010 Issue 8 + FCB Review |
AS/NZS 4268:2012+A1 AS/NZS CISPR 14.1 |
|
Electromagnetic Compatibility |
EN300328 V1.8.1 EN301489-17 V2.1.1 |
FCC Part 15:2013 Certification + TCB Review |
RSS-210:2010 Issue 8 + FCB Review |
AS/NZS 4268:2012+A1 AS/NZS CISPR 14.1:2010 |
|
Laser / LED Safety Test |
EN60825 |
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- |
EN60825 |
Intertek Total Solution, an indispensable partner in your supply chain management:
| 1. Concept & Design | • Technology & Trend Analysis • Diversify Market Approach • Design Consultation • Training |
| 2. Prototype Development | • Test Protocol (regulation & performance) • Prototype Evaluation & Modification • Supply Chain Management • Tailor Made Technical Support |
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3. Production |
• Product Regulatory Compliance • Competitive Package on Price & Turnaround time • In-line Quality Review • Buyer Program Management |
| 4. Shipment | • Packaging Test • Inspection • Due Diligence Program • After Sales Services |
At Intertek, our extensive global testing and certification experience allows us to perform different testing and certify to international and local standards for a wide range of toys and electrical products. Our unique capabilities include:
- FCC Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) in Asia to issue FCC Declaration of Conformity
- HK Local Certification Body (LCB) for Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) certification
- Fully equipped Radio Frequency Testing Center