ISO toughens toy safety for hazard-free and fun play
Millions of toys have been recalled around the world because of hazardous levels of lead or cadmium, choking hazards, dangerous magnets, and other safety hazards. Two new Standards in the ISO 8124 toy safety series aim to reduce the risk of a child being injured by unsafe equipment or dangerous substances.
'There is no question that ISO 8124 is a cornerstone of the global toy safety network,' said Arnie Rubin, CEO of Funrise and President of the International Council of Toy Industries, in a recent interview in ISO's magazine, ISO Focus+. 'Assuring the safety of children has been our industry's priority.'
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[more]ISO graphical symbols – new booklet
International Organization for Standardization's Committee on consumer policy (ISO/COPOLCO) has published a colourful, easy-to-read new booklet, The international language of ISO graphical symbols. This booklet aims to raise public awareness about ISO graphical symbols and their role in ensuring public safety and public information.
The set of safety and public information symbols contained in the new booklet have been drawn primarily from ISO 7001:2007, Graphical symbols – public information symbols, and ISO 7010:2003, Graphical Symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs.
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AS/NZS 2172:2010 Cots for household use – Safety requirements
Specifies material, construction and design requirements for cots as well as performance criteria, and labelling and marking requirements, all of which are related to the child's safety while in the cot.
Supersedes AS/NZS 2172:2003
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