BIS Certification For Safety of Toys IS 9873 Part 9 Certain Phthalates Esters in Toys and Children’s Products.

Introduction

Phthalates enhance the flexibility and durability of plastics, but certain types have been found harmful to children if ingested. India recently introduced IS 9873 Part 9, restricting six phthalates to curb their usage in toys and children's products. Companies must conduct extensive testing to demonstrate compliance for selling safe products in India.

MANDATORY TESTING

Here is the list of tests conducted for the safety of toys related to certain phthalate esters in toys and children’s products:

• Phthalate Content Test: Gives an idea of phthalates' presence and the degree of their prevalence.

• Migration Test: Assesses whether phthalates migrate from the toy material to saliva or other liquids.

• Extraction Test: Measures the amount of phthalates extracted from the toy material.

• Total Phthalate Esters Test: Cumulative Concentration of All Phthalate Esters.

• Specific Phthalate Esters Tests: Impartial tests for some classes of monoethyl phthalate (e.g., DEHP, DBP, DINP, etc.).

• The tests are implemented to maintain compliance with safety standards and provide a safe environment for the kids.

BIS Documents For Domestic and Foreign Manufacturer Checklist

BIS ISI Mark Certification Costing And Timeline

Note: foreign applications will be submitted through an offline process only. we can only check the grant of CML no on the BIS portal for foreign applications

Conclusion

As regulations like IS 9873 Part 9 aim to enhance toy safety through rigorous testing, the certification process becomes more complex, requiring significant time and investment. EVTL India, with its extensive NABL-accredited laboratory network, provides seamless support as your one-stop testing and certification partner.

EVTL India handholds throughout the process – assessing product designs, suggesting appropriate test plans, coordinating testing, and working closely with certification bodies for quicker approvals. Connect with them to ensure your toy portfolio meets the latest Indian safety standards. Building consumer trust through certification is now made easy!