Children’s health and safety are seriously endangered by non-compliant toy products. The safety of kids is a top priority, so toys must be safe. Particularly in the toys sector, which is unquestionably one of the most heavily regulated, brands, retailers, importers, and manufacturers face significant challenges.

The development of toys must be safe for children, according to regulations for toy manufacturers. A total of 424 toys were recalled cases from the EU RAPEX system in 2021 due to specific types of safety risks, even though the majority of toys on the market are compliant with regulations.

It is our go-to provider of solutions for all your quality assurance and quality control requirements at every stage of your supply chain, including safety testing to international standards, quality assurance inspections, ethical sourcing, and crucial business intelligence solutions to help ensure that toys comply with the relevant safety standard.

Services for toy product audits and inspections

We provide a comprehensive range of factory evaluations and quality control inspections for the entire toy supply chain.

Initial production checks (IPC) are carried out on initial samples to determine whether they adhere to brand specifications and legal requirements.

Before the order is finished, during production, Quality and Consistency Checks (DUPRO) are conducted to assess the product’s quality and consistency. This is done to find and fix any manufacturing-related issues so as not to delay shipping.

At 100% production completion with a minimum of 80% of the goods packed, Final Random Inspections (FRI) are performed as a last-minute review of the product quality, packaging, product labeling, and carton markings.

A container loading check (CLC) is a procedure used at factories, warehouses, and ports to ensure that the product, quantity, packing, and carton markings are accurate. Ensures the product hasn’t been tampered with before being loaded onto a vehicle.

To verify fundamental data, human resources, production process and capacity, research and development, quality, and management, a factory assessment is carried out through management meetings, on-site observations, and document reviews. the system, human resource management & working conditions, environmental protection, and financial position all comply with regulations.

Essential tests carried out while inspecting toys on-site

Important examinations carried out while inspecting toys include:

• Carton size and weight verification
• Checking the number and variety of cartons
• Check the product size
• Check the product weight
• Check the barcode
• Drop test for cartons
• a drop test
• Complete Assembly Test
• Test of smell
• Reliability test for fasteners
• Testing for Color Fastness
• Tape Test for Adhesive Coating
• color shade check
• Stress test
• Check the stuffing materials
• checking for metals

Building safety and quality checks into each stage of the manufacturing process throughout the entire supply chain is essential to successfully bring products to the global market. Based on the sample or description in the instruction manual, the toys are physically examined and visually examined for shape, size, and color.

• There are no missing components.
• No wrong supplement
• There are no bumps or surfaces that are rough.
• No crack, chip, or break
• No sharp points or edges (use your hand to feel all reachable surfaces to check for any sharp points or edges).
• without rust or corrosion
• Mold, mild dew, or fungus appeared where there was no moisture.
• No shaky foundation
• No color difference or variation in shade within the same piece or shipment
• welding on joints firmly and forcefully
• no joints with gaps
• No debris, stains, or contamination
• The fabric materials don’t have any holes in them.
• All thread ends have been properly trimmed off; there are no loose or uncut thread ends.
• All seams are securely fastened.
• All seams used in assembly and on the hem are flawless and straight, and there are no missing or loose stitches.
• No offensive odor, no traces of glue or gasoline, or any other odors resembling naphthalene or mothballs
• Clear and readable markings and printings

Toys and children’s products inspection expertise from HSIN Quality

Our team of quality assurance specialists is in a unique position to support the toy manufacturing industry’s mission to introduce safer products to the global market thanks to its unrivaled expertise in toy safety.

The quality inspectors at HSIN are knowledgeable about the various requirements and standards for a variety of stationery products. For supply chain customization options, get in touch with our experts in toy quality assurance. We assist you in meeting requirements in all of your target markets and keeping up with changing regulations.

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