China Publishes a Revised Standard for Electric Toys – GB/T 19865-2024

SafeGuardSToys and Juvenile ProductsAugust 06, 2024

SG 120/24

Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has published new standard for electric toys – GB/T 19865-2024, replacing GB 19865-2005.

On July 24, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) announced the publication of a revision to the safety standard for electric toys – GB/T 19865-2024. The revised standard replaces GB 19865-2005, and it has an effective date set for August 1, 2026. The revised standard is based on the International Standard IEC 62115:2017.

Please find below some of the key changes when comparing the revised and old standards:

Added: a warning pictogram and a statement for toys that are operated by coin or button batteries
Added: a high voltage test for toys that use USB connections
Temperature rise limits are revised based on the type of material used and the age range of the target user
Revised: the test parameter and method for the mechanical strength test
Revised: LED requirements to aligning with the Annex E of IEC 62115:2017

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