Toy Analysis

Toy Analysis - Safety Tests

Toys made of various materials must undergo some testing processes for children's health. In particular, the possibility of using harmful chemicals has alarmed parents and caused toys to be questioned. Within the scope of the "Toy Safety Regulation" published in this direction, the procedures and principles regarding the safety and free movement of toys are specified.

Toy Analyzes, serving in many parts of Turkey in our laboratories are carried out in accordance with legal regulations and standards related to TURKAK accreditation.

Stationery, Liquids - Plastics, Packaging Materials - Determination of the content of phthalate esters	Phthalate esters are chemicals that are used as plasticizers but carry health risks. The presence of these substances in stationery products, plastic packaging and liquid-based materials is determined by GC-MS.	EN 71-7
Toys, Children's Products - Standard Operating Procedure for the Determination of Phthalates	The procedures for phthalate determination include sample preparation, extraction and gas chromatography. In particular, it is performed in accordance with EN 71-5 and EN 71-9 standards.	CPSC- CH-C1001.09
Toys - Determination of the content of phthalate esters	To determine the total phthalate content in plastic components in toys. The result of the analysis is compared to the requirement that the phthalate content should be below 0.1%. Phthalates are specifically banned in baby toys due to hormone disrupting effects.	ISO 14389
Child use and care items - Cutlery and feeding utensils Safety requirements and tests	In these tests, which are carried out in accordance with the EN 14372 standard; material safety, physical properties, thermal resistance, migration tests and hygiene controls are applied. These products in contact with food must be chemically and physically harmless to infant health.	TS EN 14372 Part 6.3.2 BS EN 14372 Part 6.3.2 EN 14372 Part 6.3 ISO 14389 CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3
Plastic Toys - Cadmium determination - Wet degradation method	Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal. It is dissolved in plastic components in toys by wet decomposition and determined by ICP-OES or AAS. If the limit values are exceeded according to EN 71-3 standard, the product is withdrawn from the market.	BS EN 1122 TS EN 1122 EN 1122 DIN EN 1122
Toys - Organic Chemical Compounds - Primary Aromatic Amines	Primary aromatic amines from azo dyes are substances that can cause cancer. The presence of these amines in toy textiles is analyzed by LC-MS/MS. The test complies with the EN 14362-1 standard and is vital for the risk of contact with children's skin.	EN 71-9 +A1 Table 2C EN 71-10 Part 8.1.4 EN 71-10 Part 8.2.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.3.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.4.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.5.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.6.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.7.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.8.2 EN 71-10 Part 8.9.2 EN 71-11 Part 5.4
Safety of toys Part 3: Handling of certain elements - Metals	The EN 71-3 standard tests the migration potential of heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and chromium in toys. This test ensures safe use by measuring the migration levels of toxic elements.	TS EN 71-3 BS EN 71-3
Safety of toys Part 3: Transportation of certain elements-Chromium VI	Hexavalent chromium is known for its skin allergy and toxic effects. Chromium VI migration, especially in toys with metal parts, is determined spectrophotometrically. The EN 71-3 standard sets very low limits for chromium VI.	TS EN 71-3 BS EN 71-3
Safety of toys Part 3: Handling of certain elements - Organic Tin Compounds	Organotin compounds can enter children's bodies through PVC materials in toys. The presence of these substances is analyzed by GC-MS. The total amount of organic tin is limited according to the EN 71-3 standard.	TS EN 71-3 BS EN 71-3
Toys - PVC Determination, Material Determination</td	PVC detection is performed to determine the chemical composition of the toy material. Detection of PVC by FTIR or chemical dissolution methods is important for compliance and recyclability.	In-house Method
Toys (textiles and toys containing them) - Organic Chemical Compounds - Determination of Flame Retardants	Some plastic toys contain flame retardants to make them resistant to fire. LC-MS or GC-MS is used to analyze these compounds. The determination of brominated flame retardants is evaluated from an environmental and health perspective.	EN 71-9 + A1 Table 2A EN 71-10 Section 8.1.1 EN 71-11 Section 5.2
Toys - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Benzene and Toluene Determination	VOCs are chemicals that evaporate from toys into respirable form. Volatile aromatic compounds such as benzene and toluene are determined by GC-MS. Within the scope of the EN 71-11 standard, it is aimed to prevent exposure through inhalation.	-
Toy safety - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties	These tests assess the risk of sharp edges, small parts, drop resistance, sagging and breakage. These physical tests, conducted in accordance with EN 71-1, aim to prevent suffocation, injury and other physical hazards.	EN 71-1+A1
Toy Safety - Part 2: Flammability	Flammability tests under the EN 71-2 standard measure the rate at which toys catch fire. Especially textile or plush toys are subject to this test. The aim is to minimize the risk of children coming into contact with flammable materials during play.	BS EN 71-2+A1