There is great evidence showing the benefits of children engaging in art activities that keep them happy and active. Arts and crafts activities are also a growing trend for adults, but what may be good for the mind may not be good for the body. Many of these products can contain dangerous or harmful materials that are hidden underneath the fun activity set. At AM Testing we assure quality services for arts and crafts products. We offer a variety of specialized testing to identify the necessary regulations to have your arts and crafts activity safe for use.
It is a challenge to know the difference between a traditional toy product and a hobby item. They require different testing and regulations to be compliant. AM Testing offers testing and assessment to prevent costly errors and to achieve regulatory compliance.
Products may include: a variety of paints, crayons, markers, chalk, clay, craft kits, paper, etc. It is important to ensure that art materials will not be dangerous to consumers. Arts and crafts are used as a creative outlet by so many, so it is best to keep everyone safe. AM Testing is armed with expertise and can help keep your product safe, ensure quality and protect your brand.
Testing capabilities
united states
Use & Abuse Testing | F963 |
Sharp Point | 16 CFR 1500.48 |
Sharp Metal | 16 CFR 1500.49 |
Small Parts | 16 CFR 1501 |
Flammability of Solids & Soft Toys | 16 CFR 1500.44 |
Chemical Testing | |
Lead in children’s non-metal | CPSC-CH-E1002 |
Lead in paint & Surface Coating | CPSC-CH-E1003 |
Lead in paint & Surface, coating material | 16 CFR Part 1303 |
Prop 65 | |
Total Lead & Cadmium | |
Phthalates (+BPA) | |
(LHAMA) Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act | |
(TPCH) Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse |
canada
Mechanical/Physical Hazards of toys | CRC, c.931 / SOR/2011-17 |
Flammability of Toys | CRC, c.931 / SOR/2011-17 |
Chemical Testing | |
Total Lead Content in surface coatings | SOR/2005-109 (8HM) (Health Canada) |
Total Lead Content in surface materials | Method C-02.2 |
Total Lead Content in accessible materials (mouth contact) | SOR/2010-273 |
Total Lead and Cadmium in Metallic Consumer products | (Method C-02.4) |
Total Lead, Mercury, and Soluble HM in surface coatings | SOR/2011-17 Sec. 23 |
Total Lead and Mercury | SOR/2005-109 (8HM) (Health Canada) |
Soluble Metals | |
Phthalates | SOR/2010-298 |
europe
Mechanical/Physical properties | En 71 |
Flammability | CRC, c.931 / SOR/2011-17 |
Textile Fabrics – Burning Behavior | EN ISO 6941 |
Flammability | EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014 |
Surface Flash | EN 1103 |
Chemical Testing | |
Migration of Certain Elements | EN 71-3 Part 3+A1 |
Formaldehyde | AN ISO 14184-1 |
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