ISO 8124-1:2009/Amd 2:2012
(Amendment)Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties — Amendment 2: Magnets
Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties — Amendment 2: Magnets
Sécurité des jouets — Partie 1: Aspects de sécurité relatifs aux propriétés mécaniques et physiques — Amendement 2: Aimants
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8124-1
Second edition
2009-03-15
AMENDMENT 2
2012-03-15
Safety of toys —
Part 1:
Safety aspects related to mechanical and
physical properties
AMENDMENT 2: Magnets
Sécurité des jouets —
Partie 1: Aspects de sécurité relatifs aux propriétés mécaniques et
physiques
AMENDEMENT 2: Aimants
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ISO 8124-1:2009/Amd.2:2012(E)
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Foreword
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Amendment 2 to ISO 8124-1:2009 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 181, Safety of toys.
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Safety of toys —
Part 1:
Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
AMENDMENT 2: Magnets
Page 3, Terms and definitions
Add the following definitions:
3.23
functional magnet in electrical or electronic components of toys
any magnet necessary for the function of motors, relays, speakers and other electrical or electronic
components in a toy where the magnetic properties are not part of the play pattern of the toy
Renumber subsequent definitions accordingly.
3.38
magnetic component
any part of a toy which contains an attached or fully or partially enclosed magnet
3.39
magnetic/electrical experimental set
toy containing one or more magnets intended for carrying out educational experiments involving both
magnetism and electricity
Renumber subsequent definitions accordingly.
Page 36, Clause 4
Add the following requirements:
4.30 Magnets and magnetic components
See Clause E.44.
The requirements in 4.30.1 and 4.30.2 do not apply to functional magnets in electrical or electronic
components of toys.
4.30.1 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children 8 years and over
Magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children 8 years and over that contain magnetic
components shall carry a warning (see B.2.21 for guidance) if they both:
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— have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG mm (0,5 T mm ) when tested according to 5.32
(magnetic flux index), and
— fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 5.2 (small parts test).
NOTE Requirements for magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children under 8 years are given in 4.30.2.
4.30.2 All other toys with magnets and magnetic components
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a) Any loose-as-received magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) either shall have a magnetic flux index less
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than 50 kG mm (0,5 T mm ) when tested in accordance with 5.32 (magnetic flux index), or shall not fit
entirely in the cylinder when tested in accordance with 5.2 (small parts test).
b) Wooden toys, toys intended to be used in water and mouth pieces of mouth-actuated toys with magnets
or magnetic components shall be tested in accordance with 5.34 (soaking test for magnets) before being
tested in accordance with 4.30.2 c).
c) The following tests shall be carried out in the prescribed order on all unique magnetic component(s). The
components used for this testing shall not have been previously subjected to normal use and reasonably
foreseeable abuse tests. Any magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) that become liberated from a toy, or
from a loose-as-received magnetic component either shall, when tested according to the subclauses listed
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below, have a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG mm (0,5 T mm ) when tested in accordance with 5.32
(magnetic flux index), or shall not fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 5.2 (small parts test).
— 5.31 (tension test for magnets);
— 5.24.2 (drop test) or, if applicable, 5.24.3 (tip over test for large and bulky toys);
— 5.24.5 (torque test);
— 5.24.6.1 (tension test, general procedure);
— 5.24.6.2 [tension test for seams in soft-filled (stuffed) toys, beanbag-type toys and other similar filled
toys], if applicable;
— 5.33 (impact test for magnets);
— 5.24.7 (compression test), for magnets that are accessible but cannot be grasped [as specified in
5.24.6.1 (general procedure)];
— 5.31 (tension test for magnets).
NOTE 1 Examples of unique magnetic components are rods of different sizes or shapes containing magnets.
NOTE 2 If the toy contains one magnet, the component holding the magnet is considered to be a unique component.
NOTE 3 An example of a magnet that is accessible but cannot be grasped is a magnet that is recessed.
Page 49, 5.14
Replace the third paragraph with the following:
Drop a steel ball with a diameter of (16 ± 0,15) mm and mass of (16,9 ± 0,7) g from a height of (130 ± 0,5) cm
onto the horizontal upper surface of the toy in the area that would cover the eyes in normal use.
Page 54, 5.24.1
Add the following note at the end of the subclause:
NOTE The tests specified in 4.30.2 are carried out in the order specified in 4.30.2 on a toy, or part of a toy, that
has not been previously tested according to this subclause (5.24).
Page 71, Clause 5
Add the following test methods:
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5.31 Tension test for magnets
See 4.30.2 c).
5.31.1 Principle
These tests simulate the intended or reasonably foreseeable play pattern. It is recognized that toys may
contain a single magnet or a combination of magnets, magnetic components and/or metal mating parts;
the tests are designed to simulate a reasonably foreseeable play pattern using these components to
attach and detach the magnetic parts.
For toys that contain more than one magnet/magnetic component, the test specified in 5.31.2 shall be
carried out unless it is not possible to perform the test without damaging the toy. In the latter case, the test
shall be carried out using the reference disc, as described in 5.31.4.
NOTE An example of a case where it is not possible to perform the test in 5.31.2 with magnet(s) or magnetic
component(s) without damaging the toy, is a toy figurine with one accessible but non-graspable magnet in each foot.
Toys that contain one magnet only and a mating metal component shall be tested according to 5.31.3.
Toys that contain one magnet only and no mating metal component, shall be tested according to 5.31.4,
since this simulates a play pattern where the toy is attached and detached to a surface that is not delivered
with the toy.
5.31.2 Toys with magnets or magnetic components
Identify the magnet or magnetic component in the toy that is most likely to be able to detach. The identified
magnet or magnetic component shall be subjected to the tension test for magnets.
If it is not possible to determine which magnet or magnetic component(s) in the toy is most likely to be
able to detach the magnet under test, it is permissible to repeat the test with another magnet or magnetic
component from the toy.
Without damaging the toy, place the magnet or magnetic component in the orientation of attraction, as
close as possible, making contact if possible, to the magnet to be tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to
the magnet/magnetic component until it separates from the magnet under test. Perform the test 10 times
or until the magnet under test is detached from the toy, whichever occurs first.
Repeat the procedure for any other magnet that, in accordance with 4.30.2, shall be subjected to the
tension test for magnets.
5.31.3 Toys that contain one magnet only and a mating metal component
Without damaging the toy, place the metal components as close as possible, making contact if possible,
to the magnet to be tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to the metal component until it separates from
the magnet under test. Perform the test 10 times or until the magnet under test is detached from the toy,
whichever occurs first.
5.31.4 Toys that contain one magnet only and no mating metal component
5.31.4.1 Apparatus
5.31.4.1.2 Nickel disc with a minimum nickel content of 99 %, a diameter of (30 ± 0,5) mm and thickness
of (10 ± 0,5) mm.
5.31.4.2 Procedure
Without damaging the toy, place the flat part of the disc as close as possible to the magnet to be tested,
making contact if possible. Gradually apply a pulling force to the disc until it separates from the magnet
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under test. Perform the test 10 times or until the magnet under test is detached from the toy, whichever
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