Intertek Testing Services Shenzhen Ltd. has been accredited by CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) as an Independent Conformity Assessment Body, now can provide the third-party testing service for ASTM F963-16.Please refer to below link for details:

https://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/labsearch/ViewLab.aspx?LabID=1027

On October 20, 2016, ASTM International published revised toy safety standard F963-16 as part of its ongoing effort to monitor and proactively address concerns pertaining to toy safety. In accordance with section 106(g) of Public Law 110-314, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), once ASTM International notifies the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Commission has up to 90 days to review and respond to the revisions, and accept or reject revisions in part or whole. If the CPSC does not respond within 90 days or accept the revisions, the revised standard (F963-16) will become a mandatory toy safety standard effective 180 days after notification (April 30, 2017). The requirements are prospective, so the certification (Children’s Product Certificate) of toys manufactured on and after the effective date, 180 days from notification date, will be required to be based on the F963-16 testing at a CPSC-approved laboratory.

ASTM F963 is crucial for going into the American market. Intertek kindly remind toys enterprises, it is important for them to keep track of the latest regulatory requirements and make timely adjustment to their market strategy to stay competitive in the marketplace.