ISO 8124-1:2018/Amd 2:2020
(Amendment)Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties — Amendment 2: Various
Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties — Amendment 2: Various
Sécurité des jouets — Partie 1: Aspects de sécurité relatifs aux propriétés mécaniques et physiques — Amendement 2: Divers
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8124-1
Fifth edition
2018-03
AMENDMENT 2
2020-06
Safety of toys —
Part 1:
Safety aspects related to mechanical
and physical properties
AMENDMENT 2: Various
Sécurité des jouets —
Partie 1: Aspects de sécurité relatifs aux propriétés mécaniques et
physiques
AMENDEMENT 2: Divers
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ISO 8124-1:2018/Amd.2:2020(E)
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 181, Safety of toys.
A list of all parts in the ISO 8124 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Safety of toys —
Part 1:
Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical
properties
AMENDMENT 2: Various
Add the following new terminological entry:
3.88
toy bag
bag, clearly intended for use in play, often having features designed to encourage children to use it in
play activities
Note 1 to entry: Bags that are used solely for storage of the toy or its components are to be considered packaging
regardless of whether they are attractive to children, for example if they are brightly coloured or have
characteristics appealing to children. Such characteristics alone are not enough to define them as toy bags.
Replace the existing 4.3.2 with the following:
4.3.2 Expanding materials
See E.5.
Toys and components of toys which are expanding materials and fit entirely, whatever their orientation,
into the small parts cylinder (see Figure 26) shall completely pass through the gauge specified
in Figure X1, if required when tested in accordance with 5.21 (expanding materials). For a toy or
component that at time of purchase is in an expanded state, the small part size assessment shall be
performed when it is in a shrunken state.
This requirement does not apply to seeds in growing kits. The requirements in this subclause are not
applicable after testing in accordance with 5.24 (reasonably foreseeable abuse tests).
Replace the existing 4.5.1.1 with the following:
4.5.1.1 General
The requirements of 4.5.1 (squeeze toys, rattles, fasteners and certain other toys and components of
toys) do not apply to:
— soft-filled (stuffed) toys or soft-filled parts of toys or parts made entirely of fabric; or
— rigid elements having a major dimension equal to 30 mm or less.
Delete the last paragraph of 4.8.1:
Toys intended to be repeatedly assembled and taken apart shall have the individual pieces and fully
assembled articles, as shown on packaging graphics, instructions, or other advertising, evaluated
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separately. The requirements for the assembled toy do not apply to toys for which the assembling makes
up a significant part of the play value of the toy.
Modify 4.11.3.2 as follows:
Where other cords are included with or attached to toys (excluding pull toys) with a free length
exceeding 300 mm, when measured according to 5.11.2 (length of cords and electrical cables), the toy’s
packaging shall carry a warning indicating that the toy is unsuitable for children under the age of 18
months (see B.2.23, toys with cords intended for children 18 months and over but under 36 months).
This requirement applies to any cords remaining attached to toys after assessment against 4.11.3.1 b).
Modify 4.11.3.3 as follows:
Where other cords without a free end, with a length exceeding 220 mm but not exceeding 300 mm when
measured according to 5.11.2 (length of cords and electrical cables), are included with or attached to
toys, the toy’s packaging shall carry a warning indicating that the toy is not suitable for children under
the age of 18 months (see B.2.23, toys with cords intended for children 18 months and over but under
36 months).
Replace 4.12.2 a) and b) with the following:
a) have a safety stop or locking device to prevent unexpected or sudden movement or collapse of the
toy. The safety stop or locking device shall not become partially or fully disengaged when tested
in accordance with 5.24 (reasonably foreseeable abuse tests) and the toy shall not collapse when
tested in accordance with 5.22.3 (other toys with folding mechanisms);
or
b) have adequate clearance between moving parts to protect the fingers and toes against crushing or
laceration in the event of sudden movement or collapse of the toy. If it is possible to insert a 5 mm
diameter rod between moving parts, it shall also be possible to insert a 12 mm diameter rod.
Modify 4.18.3 b) as follows:
b) Projectiles with a kinetic energy greater than 0,08 J when tested according to 5.15.1 (kinetic energy
of projectiles) shall:
— have a contact surface(s) made of a resilient material;
— be accompanied by instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy
safely (see B.2.15, projectile toys, for guidance). This requirement only applies to projectiles
that it might reasonably be possible to aim at the face (see E.32, projectile toys); and
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— have a kinetic energy per unit area not greater than 2 500 J/m when tested according to
5.15.1.3.3 (determination of kinetic energy per area of contact).
Modify 4.18.4 as follows:
Projectile toys without stored energy that could be launched at the face should be accompanied by
instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.15, projectile
toys). This recommendation does not apply to projectile toys intended to be thrown towards people, for
example flying discs, balls or similar objects.
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Add the following new subclause:
4.36 Assembly
4.36.1 General
Toys intended to be assembled shall be accompanied by assembly instructions with sufficient detail to
ensure that the toy is assembled as intended by the manufacturer.
4.36.2 Toys intended to be assembled by a child
If a toy is intended to be assembled by a child, the requirements in this document apply to each
component made available to the child and to the assembled toy.
Toys, such as construction sets, where assembling provides a significant part of the play value of the toy
shall be evaluated to determine if any potential hazards exist (e.g. projection hazards, projectile hazards,
strangulation hazards). The evaluation is limited to those assemblies depicted on the packaging and/or
instructions for use. Based on this evaluation, assemblies that have the potential to be hazardous shall
be constructed and tested according to the appropriate subclauses of this document. For example, a toy
that requires the child to assemble a working catapult shall be evaluated for any potential projectile
hazards. Where a large number of assembly configurations are possible, the tests in 5.24 (reasonably
foreseeable abuse tests) do not need to be carried out on the assembled toy.
NOTE It might only be necessary to construct a portion of the entire assembly to carry out the necessary
testing.
4.36.3 Toys intended to be assembled by an adult
If a toy is intended to be assembled by an adult, the requirements in this document apply only to the
assembled toy.
Toys intended to be assembled by an adult shall:
— have packaging and instructions that prominently indicate that the article is to be assembled by
an adult;
— have assembly instructions that highlight any connections that are important for the safe use of the
toy, for example connections that prevent failures that may be, or cause, hazards;
— have instructions that include information on the potential hazards resulting from incorrect
assembly if this could reasonably result in the creation of a hazard.
4.36.4 Toys that are intended to be disassembled between uses
— The assembly instructions shall highlight the importance of keeping the instructions for future
reference.
— Any connections that are important for the safe use of the toy shall be marked to indicate that the
product must not be used without the connection in place.
Delete the ninth paragraph of 5.1:
Toys reasonably intended to be assembled by an adult and not intended to be taken apart by a child
shall be tested only in the assembled state if the packaging and the assembly instructions prominently
indicate that the article is to be assembled only by an adult.
Replace the existing 5.21 with the following:
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ISO 8124-1:2018/FDAM 2:2020(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 181, Safety of toys.
A list of all parts in the ISO 8124 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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ISO 8124-1:2018/FDAM 2:2020(E)
Safety of toys —
Part 1:
Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical
properties
AMENDMENT 2: Various
Add the following new terminological entry:
3.88
toy bag
bag, clearly intended for use in play, often having features designed to encourage children to use it in
play activities
Note 1 to entry: Bags that are used solely for storage of the toy or its components are to be considered packaging
regardless of whether they are attractive to children, for example if they are brightly coloured or have
characteristics appealing to children. Such characteristics alone are not enough to define them as toy bags.
Replace the existing 4.3.2 with the following:
4.3.2 Expanding materials
See E.5.
Toys and components of toys which are expanding materials and fit entirely, whatever their orientation,
into the small parts cylinder (see Figure 26) shall completely pass through the gauge specified
in Figure X1, if required when tested in accordance with 5.21 (expanding materials). For a toy or
component that at time of purchase is in an expanded state, the small part size assessment shall be
performed when it is in a shrunken state.
This requirement does not apply to seeds in growing kits. The requirements in this subclause are not
applicable after testing in accordance with 5.24 (reasonably foreseeable abuse tests).
Replace the existing 4.5.1.1 with the following:
4.5.1.1 General
The requirements of 4.5.1 (squeeze toys, rattles, fasteners and certain other toys and components of
toys) do not apply to:
— soft-filled (stuffed) toys or soft-filled parts of toys or parts made entirely of fabric; or
— rigid elements having a major dimension equal to 30 mm or less.
Delete the last paragraph of 4.8.1:
Toys intended to be repeatedly assembled and taken apart shall have the individual pieces and fully
assembled articles, as shown on packaging graphics, instructions, or other advertising, evaluated
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separately. The requirements for the assembled toy do not apply to toys for which the assembling makes
up a significant part of the play value of the toy.
Modify 4.11.3.2 as follows:
Where other cords are included with or attached to toys (excluding pull toys) with a free length
exceeding 300 mm, when measured according to 5.11.2 (length of cords and electrical cables), the toy’s
packaging shall carry a warning indicating that the toy is unsuitable for children under the age of 18
months (see B.2.23, toys with cords intended for children 18 months and over but under 36 months).
This requirement applies to any cords remaining attached to toys after assessment against 4.11.3.1 b).
Modify 4.11.3.3 as follows:
Where other cords without a free end, with a length exceeding 220 mm but not exceeding 300 mm when
measured according to 5.11.2 (length of cords and electrical cables), are included with or attached to
toys, the toy’s packaging shall carry a warning indicating that the toy is not suitable for children under
the age of 18 months (see B.2.23, toys with cords intended for children 18 months and over but under
36 months).
Replace 4.12.2 a) and b) with the following:
a) have a safety stop or locking device to prevent unexpected or sudden movement or collapse of the
toy. The safety stop or locking device shall not become partially or fully disengaged when tested
in accordance with 5.24 (reasonably foreseeable abuse tests) and the toy shall not collapse when
tested in accordance with 5.22.3 (other toys with folding mechanisms);
or
b) have adequate clearance between moving parts to protect the fingers and toes against crushing or
laceration in the event of sudden movement or collapse of the toy. If it is possible to insert a 5 mm
diameter rod between moving parts, it shall also be possible to insert a 12 mm diameter rod.
Modify 4.18.3 b) as follows:
b) Projectiles with a kinetic energy greater than 0,08 J when tested according to 5.15.1 (kinetic energy
of projectiles) shall:
— have a contact surface(s) made of a resilient material;
— be accompanied by instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy
safely (see B.2.15, projectile toys, for guidance). This requirement only applies to projectiles
that it might reasonably be possible to aim at the face (see E.32, projectile toys); and
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— have a kinetic energy per unit area not greater than 2 500 J/m when tested according to
5.15.1.3.3 (determination of kinetic energy per area of contact).
Modify 4.18.4 as follows:
Projectile toys without stored energy that it might reasonably be possible to launch at the face should
be accompanied by instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see
B.2.15, projectile toys). This recommendation does not apply to projectile toys intended to be thrown
towards people, for example flying discs, balls or similar objects.
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Add the following new subclause:
4.36 Assembly
4.36.1 General
Toys intended to be assembled shall be accompanied by assembly instructions with sufficient detail to
ensure that the toy is assembled as intended by the manufacturer.
4.36.2 Toys intended to be assembled by a child
If a toy is intended to be assembled by a child, the requirements in this document apply to each
component made available to the child and to the assembled toy.
Toys, such as construction sets, where assembling provides a significant part of the play value of the toy
shall be evaluated to determine if any potential hazards exist (e.g. projection hazards, projectile hazards,
strangulation hazards). The evaluation is limited to those assemblies depicted on the packaging and/or
instructions for use. Based on this evaluation, assemblies that have the potential to be hazardous shall
be constructed and tested according to the appropriate subclauses of this document. For example, a toy
that requires the child to assemble a working catapult shall be evaluated for any potential projectile
hazards. Where a large number of assembly configurations are possible, the tests in 5.24 (reasonably
foreseeable abuse tests) do not need to be carried out on the assembled toy.
NOTE It might only be necessary to construct a portion of the entire assembly to carry out the necessary
testing.
4.36.3 Toys intended to be assembled by an adult
If a toy is intended to be assembled by an adult, the requirements apply only to the assembled toy.
Toys intended to be assembled by an adult shall:
— have packaging and instructions that prominently indicate that the article is to be assembled by
an adult;
— have assembly instructions that highlight any connections that are important for the safe use of the
toy, for example connections that prevent failures that may be, or cause, hazards;
— have instructions that include information on the potential hazards resulting from incorrect
assembly if this could reasonably result in the creation of a hazard.
4.36.4 Toys that are intended to be disassembled between uses
— The assembly instructions shall highlight the importance of keeping the instructions for future
reference.
— Any connections that are important for the safe use of the toy shall be marked to indicate that the
product must not be used without the connection in place.
Delete the ninth paragraph of 5.1:
Toys reasonably intended to be assembled by an adult and not intended to be taken apart by a chil
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