What is AS/NZS ISO 8124?

AS/NZS ISO 8124 is an Australian toy safety standard. The standard is mainly formulated with reference to the international toy standard ISO 8124, and is regularly updated and revised with the international toy standard. The AS/NZS ISO 8124 standard is roughly the same as other international toy safety standards, and mainly includes Physical, combustion, and heavy metal content requirements.

AS/NZS ISO 8124 standard testing includes:

AS/NZS ISO 8124-1:2019 Safety requirements related to mechanical and physical properties

Australian / New Zealand Standard Safety of Toys Part 1:

Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties (ISO 8124-1 MOD)

(a) Without Sound module

(b) With Sound module

(c) Mouth-actuated Toys

(d) 7000 Cycles Switch Test for Chest

(e) Ride-on Toys

AS/NZS ISO 8124-2:2016 Flammability Testing

Australian / New Zealand Standard Safety of Toys Part 2:Flammability Burning Test (ISO 8124-2 MOD)

(a) Finished Product

(b) Pile fabric or material pile fabric or pile material

AS/NZS ISO 8124-3:2021 Heavy metal content testing

Australian / New Zealand Standard Safety of Toys Part 3:Migration of Certain Elements Limiting Elements Dissolution Testing (ISO 8124-3 MOD)

Elements: Lead (Pb) Arsenic (As) Antimony (Sb) Barium (Ba) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium (Cr) Mercury (Hg) Selenium (Se)

Limit: 90 25 60 1000 75 60 60 500 Unit: (PPm)

Australia & New Zealand's requirements for toys are mainly reflected in the AS/NZS ISO 8124 series of standards. For electric toys, the relevant safety requirements of AS/NZS 62115 shall also be met. In addition, Australia has issued a series of mandatory standards and prohibition notices under the Australian Consumer Protection Act and the Trade Conduct Act, which also have relevant safety requirements involving toys.

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AS/NZS  8124.1

Mechanical and Physical Properties

This standard specifies requirements and test methods for the mechanical and physical properties of toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age

AS/NZS  8124.2

Flammability

This standard specifies the categories of flammable materials that are prohibited on all toys and the flammability requirements for certain toys that may come into contact with small fire sources

AS/NZS  8124.3

Migration of specific elements

This standard specifies the test methods and limits for 8 soluble heavy metals in accessible toy materials

AS  8124.4

Test equipment for chemical and related activities

This standard specifies the maximum doses required for certain substances and preparations used in chemical laboratory equipment and related activities

AS  8124.5

Chemical set toys other than experimental toys

This standard specifies requirements and test methods for substances and materials used in chemical set toys other than laboratory toys

 AS/NZS 8124.6

Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor home entertainment

This standard specifies special requirements and corresponding test methods for toys intended for home entertainment intended for children up to 14 years of age

AS/NZS  8124.7

Fingerprint paint requirements and test methods

This standard specifies the requirements for substances and materials in finger paints

SA/SNZ TR 8124.8

Age Judgment Guidelines