MINISTRY OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC
OF VIETNAM
Independent - Freedom - Happiness
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No.
18/2009/TT-BKHCN
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Hanoi, June 26,
2009
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CIRCULAR
ON
PROMULGATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF "NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON
SAFETY OF TOYS”
Pursuant to the Law of Technical Standards and
Regulations dated June 29, 2006 and the Government’s Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP
dated August 01, 2007 on elaborating the implementation of certain articles of the
Law of Technical Standards and Regulations;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No.
28/2008/ND-CP dated March 14, 2008 on the functions, missions, authority and
organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
At the request of the Head of the Directorate
for Standards, Metrology and Quality;
Minister of Science and Technology regulates:
Article 1. This Circular is enclosed with the “National technical
regulation on safety of toys".
Article 2. This Circular comes into force 45 days after the date that
it is signed.
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Article 4. From the date this Circular takes effect to the date
preceding the 15th of April 2010, toys shall be produced and
imported according to either current regulations or the National technical
regulation on safety of toys under this Circular.
Article 5. Head of the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and
Quality, Heads of authorities, relevant organizations and individuals shall be
responsible for implementing this Circular.
Difficulties ensuing during the process of
implementation shall be reported promptly to the Ministry of Science and
Technology for review and revision./.
p.p. MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
Tran Quoc Thang
QCVN 3:2009/BKHCN
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PREAMBLE
QCVN 3:2009/BKHCN is formulated by the Committee
for drafting of the National technical regulation on safety of toys, is
presented by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, and is
promulgated under the Circular No. 18/2009/TT-BKHCN dated June 26, 2009 by the
Minister of Science and Technology.
1. GENERAL
1.1. Scope
This Circular defines requirements for toys to
abate hazards and risks against the safety and health of children, relevant
testing methods and management of toys imported or produced domestically and in
circulation.
Products listed in the Annex shall not be governed
by this Regulation.
1.2. Regulated entities
This Regulation applies to organizations and
individuals that manufacture, import, distribute and sell toys in retail. It
also applies to state management authorities and relevant entities.
1.3. Terminology
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2. TECHNICAL STIPULATION
2.1. Requirement for safety of toys
2.1.1. Mechanical and physical requirements
Mechanical and physical requirements are defined in
TCVN 6238-1:2008 (ISO 8124-1:2000) Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects
related to mechanical and physical properties.
2.1.2. Requirement for flammability
Flammability requirement is defined in TCVN
6238-2:2008 (ISO 8124-2:2007) Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability.
2.1.3. Chemical requirement
2.1.3. Migration of certain elements
2.1.3. Requirement for migration of certain
elements is defined in TCVN 6238-3:2008 (ISO 8124-3:1997) Safety of toys -
Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
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2.1.3.2.1. Liquid in toys
The pH value of accessible liquid in toys must not
be lower than 3.0 or greater than 10.0 when tested according to ISO 787-9. This
requirement does not apply to the ink in writing instruments.
2.1.3.2.2. Formaldehyde in toys for children under
3 years of age
- Accessible textile components shall not contain
free and hydrolyzed formaldehyde in excess of 30 mg/kg.
- Accessible paper components shall not contain
formaldehyde in excess of 30 mg/kg.
- Accessible adhesive-bonded wood components shall
not release formaldehyde in excess of 80 mg/kg.
2.1.3.2.3. Aromatic amines in toys
Aromatic amines (including derivatives of azo dyes
in samples) in materials for toy production shall not exceed the limit in the
following table:
Table - Aromatic
amines
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CAS number
Maximum limit
(mg/kg)
Benzidine
92-87-5
5
2-Naphthylamine
91-59-8
5
4-Chloroaniline
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5
3.3'-Dichlorobenzidine
91-94-1
5
3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine
119-90-4
5
3.3'- Dimethylbenzidine
119-93-7
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o-Toluidine
95-53-4
5
2-Methoxyaniline (o-Anisidine)
90-04-0
5
Aniline
62-53-3
5
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Toys and toy
components
Material
Toys or accessible toy components with a mass of 150
g or less intended to be played with in the hands by children under 3 years
of age
Wood
Paper
Toys or accessible components of toys intended
for children under 3 years of age
Textile
Leather
Mouthpiece components of mouth-actuated toys
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Paper
Toys worn over the mouth or nose
Textile
Paper
Solid toy materials intended to leave a trace
All
Colored accessible liquids in toys
Liquid
Modelling clay, play clay and similar, except
chemical toys addressed by TCVN 6238-5:1997 (EN 71-5:1993)
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Balloon-making compounds
All
Imitation tattoos
All
2.1.3.2.4. Apart from the stipulations in point 2.1.3.2.1,
point 2.1.3.2.2 and point 2.1.3.2.3 of this Regulation, toys must adhere to
other migration limits of hazardous organic compounds addressed by relevant
documents.
2.1.4. Requirement for electric toys
Apart from requirements in point 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and
2.1.3 of this Regulation, toys must not be powered by electricity of a nominal
voltage exceeding 24 V. Furthermore, no part of toys may have a nominal or
instantaneous voltage exceeding 24 V.
Parts of toys, which are connected to or come into
contact with a source of electricity of a nominal voltage exceeding the said
limit, and electrical wires and cables connected to such parts shall be
properly insulated and protected as to prevent electrical hazards.
2.2. Labelling
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3. TESTING METHOD
3.1. Mechanical and physical testing
Mechanical and physical testing shall be subject to
TCVN 6238-1:2008 (ISO 8124-1:2000) Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects
related to mechanical and physical properties.
3.2. Flammability testing
Testing of flammability shall be subject to TCVN
6238-2:2008 (ISO 8124-2:2007) Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability.
3.3. Chemical testing
3.3.1. Hazardous elements
Testing of hazardous element migration shall be
subject to TCVN 6238-3:2008 (ISO 8124-3:1997) Safety of toys - Part 3:
Migration of certain elements.
3.3.2. Hazardous organic compounds
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Testing of accessible liquid in toys shall be
subject to ISO 787-9:1981 General methods of test for pigments and extenders
– Part 9: Determination of pH value of aqueous suspension.
3.3.2.2. Formaldehyde in toys for children under 3
years of age
- Testing of accessible textile components of toys
shall be subject to TCVN 7421-1:2004 (ISO 14184-1:1998) Textiles -
Determination of formaldehyde - Part 1: Free and hydrolyzed formaldehyde (water
extraction method).
- Testing of accessible components of toys shall be
subject to EN 645 Paper and board intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs – Preparation of cold water extract and EN 1541 Paper and
board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs – Determination of
formaldehyde in an aqueous extract.
- Testing of accessible adhesive-bonded wood
components of toys shall be subject to EN 717-3 Wood-based panels –
Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: Formaldehyde release by the
flask method.
3.3.2.3. Aromatic amines in toy production
materials
Determination of aromatic amines shall be subject
to EN 71-10:2005 Safety of toys – Part 10: Organic chemical compounds –
Sample preparation and extraction and EN 71-11:2005 Safety of toys –
Part 11: Organic chemical compounds – Methods of analysis.
4. MANAGEMENT REGULATION
4.1. Domestically produced toys
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Conformity assessment shall occur by one of these
methods:
- Method 1: representative sample testing;
- Method 5: representative sample testing and
evaluation of manufacturing processes; supervision by testing of samples
collected at the site of production or from the market and evaluation of
manufacturing processes;
- Method 7: testing and evaluation of batches of
goods.
4.1.2. Domestically produced toys, prior to being
marketable, must bear the marking of conformity.
4.2. Imported toys
4.2.1 Imported toys must be certified to conform to
part 2 of this Regulation. The conformity of imported toys shall be certified
by domestic and foreign verification or certification bodies appointed (or
recognized) by competent government authorities.
Certification of conformity shall occur by one of
these methods:
- Manner 1: representative sample testing;
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- Method 7: testing and evaluation of batches of
goods.
4.2.2. Imported toys, prior to being marketable,
must bear the marking of conformity.
4.3. Toys in circulation
Toys in circulation must bear the marking of
conformity and label as per the law.
4.4. Quality inspection
Toys produced domestically, imported or in
circulation shall be subjected to quality inspection according to legal
regulations on product quality.
4.5. Certification, declaration, marking and
assessment of conformity
Certification, declaration, marking and assessment
of conformity, as defined in point 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of this part shall be
governed by the Regulation on certification and declaration of compliance and
conformity under the Decision No. 24/2007/QD-BKHCN by the Minister of Science
and Technology.
4.6. The appointment of certification bodies,
testing bodies and verification bodies, as stated in 4.1.1 and 4.2.1, shall be
governed by the Circular No. 09/2009/TT-BKHCN by the Minister of Science and
Technology.
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5.1. Domestic toy producers must declare conformity
to part 2 of this Regulation and maintain the quality of toys in conformity to
the declaration. Furthermore, they shall carry out responsibilities according
to Article 20 of the Regulation on certification and declaration of compliance
and conformity under the Decision No. 24/2007/QD-BKHCN by the Minister of
Science and Technology.
5.2. Toy importers must acquire certification of
conformity and maintain the quality of toys according to part 2 of this
Regulation.
5.3. Distributors and retail vendors shall only
sell quality-assured toys that bear the marking of conformity and label in
accordance with current regulations.
6. IMPLEMENTATION
6.1. Director for Standards, Metrology and Quality
shall be responsible for cooperating with relevant authorities to provide
guidelines and organize the implementation of this Regulation.
Director for Standards, Metrology and Quality,
depending on needs of management, shall be responsible for recommending to the
Ministry of Science and Technology the amendments to this Regulation.
6.2. If legislative documents and standards stated
in this Regulation are amended or replaced, amendments and replacements shall
prevail./.
ANNEX
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In this Regulation, the following products are not
considered as toys:
- Bicycles, except for those considered to be toys,
i.e. those having a maximum saddle height of 435 mm;
- Slingshots (i.e. catapults);
- Darts with metal points;
- Home and public playground equipment;
- Guns and pistols using pneumatic air or
compressed gas;
- Kites, except for the electric resistance of
their strings according to TCVN 6238-1:2008 (ISO 8124-1:2000);
- Model kits, e.g. aircraft or ship models, not
intended to be played with;
- Sporting goods and equipment, camping goods,
athletic equipment, musical and performance instruments; however, toys that
simulate such equipment and instruments are governed by this regulation;
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- Models of aircraft, rockets, boats and land
vehicles powered by combustion engines. However, simulation toys are governed
by this regulation.
- Collectible products not intended for children
under 16 years of age;
- Holiday decorations for ornamental purposes;
- Equipment intended to be used in deep water,
swimming-learning devices and flotation aids for children such as swim-seats
and swim-aids;
- Toys installed in public places (e.g. arcades and
shopping centers);
- Puzzles having more than 500 pieces or without a
picture, for professional use;
- Fireworks including percussion caps, except
percussion caps specifically designed for toys;
- Products containing heating elements intended for
use under the supervision of an adult in a teaching context;
- Steam-powered vehicles;
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- Babies’ pacifiers (dummies);
- Faithful simulation of firearms;
- Electric ovens, irons or other functional
products operated at a nominal voltage greater than 24 V;
- Bows for archery with an overall relaxed length
exceeding 120 cm;
- Fashion jewellery for children.