Small Parts Tester

Test Procedure:

1. Place test object under its own weight into the small parts tester in multiple orientations.

2. If the object fully submerges in the tester, it is classified as a small part.

Usage Methods and Interpretations

1. For toys intended for children under 3 years old:

a. Remove or detached components during normal use

b. Place these components into the small parts tester

c. If passes test, classify as small part

Applicable standards:

ASTM F963  EN 71-1

16 CFR Part 1501  ISO 8124-1

Product Advantages:

Effective Hazard Identification: Provides a reliable method for identifying potential choking hazards in toys for young children.

Ensures Safety Compliance: Essential for meeting mandatory national and international toy safety regulations, preventing product recalls and ensuring market access.

Simple and Objective: The test procedure is straightforward and provides a clear pass/fail result based purely on size, eliminating subjective judgment.

Quick Assessment: Tests can be performed rapidly during manufacturing or quality control.

Portable and Durable: The tester itself is a simple, non-electronic gauge, making it highly portable and robust.

Foam plastic warning:

- Avoid foam packaging for toys under 3 years old due to fragmentation risk

Decorative elements:

- Attractive but potential small part hazards require special testing

Plastic edge fragments:

- Cracked edges or test-induced detachment qualify as small parts

Wooden knots in wooden toys:

- Natural wood knots require mandatory testing

- Sampling inspection recommended due to variable occurrence

Test scope:

- Includes both normal use and foreseeable misuse scenarios

Pre-test requirements:

- Define detachable components through disassembly test

- Test all removable parts before final evaluation