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UK Announces the Latest List of Toy Safety Standards

The UK announces the latest list of toy safety standards for demonstrating compliance with its toy legislation in relation to Great Britain.

3/10/2026

Outdoor Furniture Quality Inspection and Checklist

Understand outdoor furniture QC standards and third-party inspection processes to reduce risks, prevent defects, and protect your brand.

12/16/2025

EU Published Safety of toys EN71-7:2025 Finger Paints

On 29 October 2025, CEN issued EN 71-7:2025 Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test methods.

11/21/2025

CPSC Updates Toy Safety Rules: New Standards for Water Bead Toys

On Aug 21, 2025, CPSC approved a final rule 16 CFR 1250.4 for water bead toys, setting new safety and labeling requirements to protect children.

9/2/2025

Shoes and Footwear Regulations in the United States: A Complete Guide

Footwear imported or manufactured in the United States must comply with regulations, standards, substance restrictions, labeling, and testing requirements, with additional rules applying to protective and children’s footwear.

8/6/2025

China Publishes GB 30585 and GB 25038 Standards for Footwear

The China has published two mandatory standards GB 30585-2024 - Safety technical specifications for infants' and children's footwear and GB 25038-2024 - General safety requirements for footwear on May 28, 2024.

8/1/2025

Footwear Quality Inspection: Checklists and Defects

Essential Checklists for Footwear Pre-shipment Inspection and Quality Defects during Visual Inspection in Footwear.

6/30/2025

ASTM F963- Safety Standard for Toys in the US

Toy products Quality Control concerns to children’s health and safety. U.S. toymakers follow a mandatory set of safety rules and regulations under ASTM F963 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety,

5/27/2025

Footwear Standards and Regulations in the US - A Guide to Compliance

Shoes and footwear manufactured, imported, and sold in the United States is subject to a series of standards and regulations concerning labeling, and testing requirements.

3/31/2025

Mandatory Safety Standards for Bicycle Helmets in Australia

Australia publishes Bicycle Helmets Safety Standard 2024 to adopt six international standards for ensuring rider safety through safe helmets.

3/5/2025
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