Toys and Playground Safety

Children's Products - USA
Toys and Playground Safety - Europe

In today's global market, the number of electronic
and conventional toys arriving on the market is rapidly increasing. As the overall safety of toys and their use comes under closer scrutiny, certification and compliance to safety standards from an independent third-party organization becomes immensely beneficial.

TÜV SÜD America can help you differentiate your products and enhance your company's reputation by demonstrating to consumers that your product has been tested and certified by a globally recognized, independent third-party testing and certification organization.

TÜV SÜD Product Service tests and certifies:

• Children's playground equipment
  
• Children's products
  
• Children's furniture
  
• Children's ride-on vehicles
  
• Battery-powered toys
  
• Infant Care articles
  
• Conventional toys

Playground Third-Party Certification Program
In the interest of public safety, IPEMA provides third-party Product Certification services for U.S. and Canadian public play equipment and U.S. public play surfacing materials. The services provide for the validation of a participant's certification of conformance to one of the standards referenced below. Both programs are administered by TÜV SÜD of America.

• ASTM F1487-07, excluding sections 7.1.1, 10 and 12.6.1 - Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public use
• CAN/CSA-Z614-07 excluding clauses 9.8, 10, and 11 - Children's Playspaces and Equipment
• ASTM F1292-04 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
• ASTM F2075-04- Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment

For more information, contact us.

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