Toys BIS Standards & Key Tests Reference
Key Indian Standards and representative test methods supported by our toy testing machines across mechanical, physical, chemical, flammability, activity toy, finger paint, phthalate and electrical toy safety requirements.
| Toy Category | IS Standards | Key Tests |
|---|---|---|
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Mechanical & Physical Properties
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IS 9873 (Part 1):2019 | Small parts, sharp edges/points, cords, drop/impact/tension, compression, torque, labeling & age grading. |
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Flammability
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IS 9873 (Part 2):2017 | Flame spread rates for toy materials, hair/wigs, soft-filled toys — ignition source methods. |
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Migration of Certain Elements
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IS 9873 (Part 3):2020 | Limits & extraction for Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Se (and updates) — categories of toy materials. |
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Activity Toys (swings/slides etc.)
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IS 9873 (Part 4):2017 | Static load, stability, entrapment/clearances, edges/surfaces, warnings & instructions. |
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Finger Paints
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IS 9873 (Part 7):2017 | Chemical purity, preservatives, microbial limits, labeling. |
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Phthalates in Toys/Children’s Products
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IS 9873 (Part 9):2017 | Restricted phthalate content (e.g., DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP) — sample prep & GC/MS analysis. |
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Electric Toys
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IS 15644 | Electrical input/heating, insulation, creepage/clearance, abnormal operation, mechanical strength & labeling. |
Toys — IS codes & key tests
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