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Starting July 13th, Amazon has officially implemented a new product compliance policy: the platform will now only accept compliance test reports issued by accredited labs on its whitelist. This policy adjustment is not just a system upgrade—it’s a major test of cross-border sellers’ compliance awareness.

At this critical juncture, Ningbo Huabiao Testing has secured a spot on Amazon’s certified whitelist of laboratories with its rigorous professional expertise, becoming a reliable partner for sellers.

✅ Behind the New Policy: Amazon Means Business!
To eliminate fake or non-compliant reports, uphold platform credibility, and protect consumer rights, Amazon has made it clear:

• Only compliance reports from officially accredited labs will be accepted

• Reports from "suspended verification labs" will no longer be recognized

• Non-compliant products will face listing restrictions or outright removal

This isn’t just a cleanup—it’s a move toward stronger regulation. If your product’s compliance report comes from a non-approved agency, you risk not only rejection but also damage to your brand reputation and long-term operations.

🎯 Why Choose Ningbo Huabiao Testing?
Amid this policy upgrade, selecting a qualified, professional third-party testing agency has become a "must" for all Amazon sellers.

Ningbo Huabiao Testing is your trusted compliance partner:
🌍 Officially Accredited – Listed on Amazon’s Whitelist
We strictly adhere to Amazon’s safety standards, delivering authoritative test results that can be directly used for product listing approvals, avoiding delays due to compliance issues.

📘 Expertise in Global Regulations – Smooth Expansion Worldwide
Our team is well-versed in the regulatory frameworks and certification processes of major markets like the U.S., EU, and Japan, offering tailored testing solutions to help you navigate efficiently.

🧭 Full Compliance Support + Technical Guidance – One-Stop Service
From initial product design to final report issuance, we provide end-to-end professional support, ensuring smooth compliance and faster listings.

💼 Serving Global Sellers – Covering Diverse Product Categories
Whether you sell children’s toys, small appliances, or 3C electronics, we offer precise testing services to guarantee compliance.

⏳ Now Is the Time to Act!
Amazon’s new policy is already in effect—waiting will only cost you opportunities.

Choosing Huabiao Testing means choosing:
✔ A safer compliance path for your products
✔ A faster lane to listing approval
✔ A more secure future for your global brand

In the cross-border e-commerce sector, the market demand for toy products continues to grow. However, meeting stringent safety standards is a top priority for entering the European market. EN71 certification, as the European toy safety standard, is crucial for ensuring children's safety. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you the standards required for EN71 certification when exporting toys to the EU.

What is EN71 Testing?

EN71 is the regulatory standard for toy products in the EU market, known as the "Toy Safety Standard." It covers various aspects of toy products, including design, manufacturing, labeling, and packaging, ensuring compliance with safety requirements when toys are sold in the EU market. The EN71 standards are divided into the following sections:

1. EN71-1: Physical and Mechanical Properties
   This section focuses on the physical characteristics of toys, including tests for sharp points, edges, small parts, pressure, tension, torque, etc., to ensure toys do not cause physical harm to children during normal use.

2. EN71-2: Flammability
   This section specifies the flammability requirements for toy materials to prevent fire hazards caused by burning toys.

3. EN71-3: Migration of Certain Elements
   Toys may contain harmful elements such as heavy metals. EN71-3 strictly limits the migration levels of these elements to protect children from chemical hazards.

4. EN71-4: Chemical Toys (Experimental Sets)
   For toys like chemical experiment sets, EN71-4 sets special requirements for the chemical composition, packaging, and labeling of the products.

5. EN71-5: Chemical Toys (Microbiological)
   This section applies to toys containing microorganisms, such as bacterial culture sets, ensuring they do not pose health risks to children during use.

6. Other Sections (EN71-6, EN71-7, EN71-8, etc.)
   These sections address specific types of toys, such as age warning labels, finger paints, and home swings, with corresponding safety requirements.

Ningbo Huabiao Testing—Professional Services to Help You Easily Navigate EN71 Certification

As a professional third-party testing agency, Ningbo Huabiao Testing has extensive experience in toy safety. We provide one-stop EN71 certification services to help your products smoothly enter the EU market.

Expert Team
Our technical team consists of experienced testing engineers who are familiar with every detail of the EN71 standards and can provide professional consultation and solutions.

Comprehensive Services
From sample testing to report issuance and subsequent certification applications, Ningbo Huabiao Testing offers full-range services to ensure your products pass certification on the first attempt.

Efficient and Fast
We understand the importance of time to our clients and commit to completing tests in the shortest possible time while delivering accurate reports.

Strict Confidentiality
We strictly adhere to principles of client privacy and trade secret protection, ensuring the security of your business information.

Huabiao Testing boasts an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment, providing comprehensive EN71 certification solutions. With CMA/CNAS accreditation, our testing data is accurate and reliable, and our reports carry international credibility. We help clients manage risks and meet market requirements for their products, ensuring global success.

In modern catering and household life, food contact materials, as utensils that come into direct contact with food, have material safety that directly impacts consumer health. According to international food safety standards, all materials that may come into contact with food must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they do not migrate harmful substances into food. Professional testing can evaluate the chemical stability of utensils like knives and forks under various usage conditions (e.g., high temperatures, acidic environments), preventing hazardous components such as heavy metals and plasticizers from leaching into food. Today, Huabiao Testing will share insights on handling various FCM food contact materials, such as FDA and LFGB.

FDA Certification—The Gateway to the U.S. Market
FDA certification is a fundamental requirement for entering the U.S. market. The U.S. FDA imposes strict regulations on food contact materials, mandating that all such materials must pass relevant safety tests before entering the market. Ningbo Huabiao Testing Agency boasts a professional FDA certification team capable of providing comprehensive testing services for materials including plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, paper, and cardboard, among others. With our services, your products can smoothly enter the U.S. market, meeting the high safety standards expected by American consumers.

LFGB Certification—The Passport to the German and EU Markets
LFGB certification, short for the German Food and Feed Code, stipulates that materials in contact with food must comply with specific safety standards. LFGB certification is not only applicable to the German market but is also crucial for entering the broader EU market. Ningbo Huabiao Testing Agency has an in-depth understanding of LFGB regulations and extensive operational experience, offering enterprises a full range of testing services, including chemical composition analysis, sensory testing, and microbiological testing. Through our professional certification, your products will gain the trust and recognition of the German and EU markets.

Ningbo Huabiao Testing Agency—Your Professional Partner
As a professional third-party testing agency, Ningbo Huabiao Testing Agency not only possesses internationally accredited laboratories and advanced testing equipment but also has a team of experienced experts. We are committed to providing one-stop testing and certification services to ensure your products comply with international standards while meeting the regulatory requirements of different countries and regions.

Our service advantages include:

• One-Stop Service: From sample testing to report issuance, we offer comprehensive testing and certification services, simplifying your certification process.

• Professional Team: Our expert team has a deep understanding of international standards such as FDA and LFGB, enabling us to provide professional consultation and solutions.

• Rapid Response: We promise quick responses to client needs, shortening certification cycles to help your products enter target markets as soon as possible.

• International Recognition: Our test reports and certification results are recognized in multiple countries and regions worldwide, providing strong support for your products to access global markets.

Toys are a popular category in global trade, ranging from plush toys to blind box figures, from stress-relief toys to educational building blocks, beloved by consumers worldwide. However, since toys are directly related to children's safety, countries impose extremely strict testing and certification requirements for imported toys. Compliant testing and certification are not only the "passport" to enter international markets but also key to ensuring product quality and enhancing brand trust.

As Ningbo Huabiao Testing Co., Ltd., a CPSC- and EN71-recognized third-party testing agency, we have compiled the certification requirements for exporting toys to major markets to help you achieve compliance effortlessly and succeed globally!

Testing and Certification Requirements for Toy Exports in Major Markets

Different countries/regions have varying safety standards and certification requirements for toys. Below are the core testing and certifications for major markets:

1. U.S. Market: CPC Certification

Applicable Regulations:

• CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act): Limits lead (≤90ppm), phthalates (≤0.1%), and other hazardous substances.

• ASTM F963: U.S. toy safety standard, covering physical, mechanical, chemical, and flammability tests.

• 16 CFR Part 1501: Prohibits small parts in toys for children under 3 to prevent choking hazards.

Certification Requirements: Testing by a CPSC-recognized third-party lab is required, along with a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) for toys intended for children aged 12 and under (e.g., blind boxes, stress-relief toys).

Notes: Amazon U.S. requires CPC certificates and test reports. Packaging materials (e.g., plastic bags) must also comply with safety standards.

2. EU Market: CE Certification

Applicable Regulations:

• EN71: EU toy safety standard, including:

• EN71-1: Physical and mechanical properties (e.g., small parts, sharp edges).

• EN71-2: Flammability.

• EN71-3: Migration of hazardous chemicals (e.g., heavy metals).

• REACH: Restricts chemical substances (e.g., phthalates).

• Directive 2009/48/EC: Toy Safety Directive.

Certification Requirements: EN71 testing, CE marking, and preparation of a Technical File and Declaration of Conformity (DoC).

Notes: Toys for different age groups (e.g., 0-3 years) have stricter testing requirements. Warning labels must be included.

3. Canadian Market: CCPSA Certification

Applicable Regulations:

• CCPSA (Canada Consumer Product Safety Act): Similar to CPSIA, restricting lead, mercury, and other hazardous substances.

• SOR/2011-17: Toy safety regulations covering mechanical, chemical, and electrical safety.

Certification Requirements: Testing by an accredited lab is required, with test reports provided to importers or retailers.

Notes: Packaging must include bilingual (English/French) warning labels.

4. Australia/New Zealand Market: AS/NZS ISO 8124

Applicable Regulations:

• AS/NZS ISO 8124: Similar to EN71, covering physical, chemical, and flammability properties.

• Consumer Goods (Toys) Standard 2020: Restricts hazardous substances.

Certification Requirements: Testing by an accredited lab, with compliance proof required. Some toys need mandatory safety marks.

Notes: Toys for children aged 0-3 require special attention to small parts and battery safety.

5. Chinese Market (Domestic Requirements Before Export): CCC Certification

Applicable Regulations:

• GB 6675: China’s toy safety standard, similar to EN71, covering mechanical, chemical, and electrical safety.

Certification Requirements: Some toys require China Compulsory Certification (CCC) through designated testing agencies.

Notes: Export toys must meet target market standards, but domestic production may require CCC certification.

Why Choose a Third-Party Testing Agency?

Toy testing and certification must be conducted by an authorized third-party lab. Self-testing or reports from non-accredited agencies are invalid. Choosing a CPSC- and EN71-recognized third-party testing agency (like Ningbo Huabiao) offers the following advantages:

• Authority: Test reports are globally accepted, meeting platform requirements (e.g., Amazon, Walmart).

• Expertise: Familiarity with international regulations avoids retesting due to misinterpretations.

• Efficiency: Fast report issuance (7-10 days) accelerates time-to-market.

Ningbo Huabiao: Your Global Certification Expert

As a third-party testing agency with CMA, CNAS, and CPSC accreditations, Ningbo Huabiao provides one-stop services for your toy exports:

• Multi-Standard Testing: Covers CPC, CE, CCPSA, AS/NZS ISO 8124, etc., for various materials (plastic, plush, electronic toys).

• Efficient Process: Testing completed in 3-5 days with just 3 samples.

• End-to-End Support: Guidance from sample preparation to certificate upload.

• **Assistance with CPC or CE documentation for platform or retailer submission.

Partner with Ningbo Huabiao to Succeed Globally

Compliant certification is the key to successfully exporting toys. With authoritative credentials, extensive experience, and efficient services, GIG Huabiao Testing helps your toys pass CPC, CE, and other certifications to enter the U.S., EU, and other markets quickly. Contact us now for a free consultation and customized testing plan—let your products conquer global consumers with safety and quality!

In the cross-border e-commerce sector, the market demand for toy products continues to grow. However, entering the European market requires compliance with stringent safety standards as a top priority. The EN71 certification, as the European toy safety standard, is crucial for ensuring children's safety. Today, the Huabiao Testing team will share with you what EN71 testing is and provide a guide for EN71 testing of wooden track toys.

What is EN71 Testing?

EN71 testing refers to the mandatory safety tests that all toys sold within the European Union must undergo to meet the essential requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive (TSD).

EN71 testing consists of multiple parts, with the core sections being EN71-1, EN71-2, and EN71-3:

• EN71-1: Physical and mechanical properties testing, including sharp points and edges, tension, compression tests, and drop tests to ensure toys do not cause cuts, punctures, or other injuries to children.

• EN71-2: Flammability testing, primarily assessing the burning rate of toys, covering plush toys, textile toys, and headwear toys, to ensure they do not pose hazards when exposed to fire.

• EN71-3: Toxic metal migration testing, which specifies the maximum limits for soluble elements (such as antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and tin) in accessible parts or materials of toys to prevent harm from ingestion or inhalation by children.

Why Do Wooden Track Toys Need EN71 Testing?

Although wooden track toys are made from natural materials, they still carry potential safety risks. For example, small parts may pose choking hazards, sharp edges could cause cuts, and the use of harmful chemicals might impact children's health. EN71 testing helps manufacturers identify and address these issues, ensuring the safety of the toys.

EN71 Certification Process

1. Consultation and Application: Contact our professional team for detailed consultation on EN71 certification requirements and formally submit your application.

2. Sample Preparation: Prepare test samples in accordance with EN71 standards and provide relevant technical documentation.

3. Testing and Evaluation: Our experienced engineers will conduct comprehensive and rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with EN71 standards.

4. Report Issuance: Upon successful testing, we will promptly provide you with the official test report and CE certificate.

5. Ongoing Support: Throughout the certification process, we will offer continuous technical support and consulting services to ensure your products smoothly enter the target market.

   GIGTesting boasts an experienced technical team and state-of-the-art testing equipment, providing comprehensive EN71 certification solutions for your products.

In the production of modern electronic products, RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) testing has become increasingly critical, especially for businesses aiming to enter the EU market. RoHS testing not only ensures environmental compliance but also directly impacts a company’s market competitiveness and brand reputation. Today, we’re sharing recommendations for RoHS testing institutions and a step-by-step guide on how to handle RoHS testing.

What Are the 10 RoHS Substances?

In 2002, the European Union introduced the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU, later amended by 2015/863), which took effect in 2006. The directive aims to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment. The RoHS Directive covers a wide range of products, from household appliances, mobile phones, and computers to industrial machinery and medical devices. Even the housing of water purifier filters, if it contains circuit boards or small displays, must comply with RoHS standards!

Why Choose Ningbo Huabiao Testing Institution for RoHS Testing?

1. Professional Accreditation: Huabiao Testing is accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and holds China Metrology Accreditation (CMA) qualifications, ensuring the authority and accuracy of test results.

2. Rich Experience: With years of expertise in the testing industry, Huabiao Testing excels in RoHS testing for electronic and electrical products, offering professional solutions tailored to your needs.

3. Advanced Technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art international testing equipment, Huabiao can quickly and accurately test for the six hazardous substances outlined in the RoHS Directive (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers).

4. Comprehensive Service: Huabiao provides a one-stop service, from sample collection and testing to report issuance and certification consulting, ensuring a seamless experience for clients.

5. Fast Response: Huabiao commits to arranging tests promptly upon receiving samples and delivering accurate test reports in the shortest possible time, helping businesses seize market opportunities.

RoHS Testing Application Process

1. Consultation and Communication: Contact Huabiao Testing via phone, email, or online customer service to learn about RoHS testing requirements and procedures.

2. Sample Submission: Submit samples as required, along with necessary product information and testing specifications.

3. Contract Signing: Confirm the testing scope and fees, then sign a testing service contract.

4. Sample Testing: Huabiao conducts rigorous testing on the samples, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

5. Report Issuance: Upon completion, Huabiao provides an official RoHS test report.

6. Ongoing Support: Huabiao offers certification consulting and market access guidance to address any follow-up needs.

Why Huabiao Testing?

With an experienced technical team and cutting-edge testing equipment, Huabiao Testing provides comprehensive RoHS testing solutions. Accredited with CMA and CNAS qualifications, our test data is accurate, reliable, and internationally recognized. We help clients manage risks, meet market requirements, and ensure their products succeed globally. Choose Huabiao Testing to make your RoHS compliance journey smooth and efficient!