basic introduction

In Japan, toys for children under the age of 6 and products that can be placed in the mouth must be complied with the requirements of the Japan Food Hygiene Law (JSFL) to ensure product safety. Toy manufacturers, retailers or importers who want to enter the Japanese market must prove compliance with the Japan Food Hygiene Law (JFSL) and obtain an official testing laboratory certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).

ZRLK is an independent third-party testing laboratory, widely recognized worldwide, and is recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan

The official laboratory can provide comprehensive testing and certification services in accordance with the Japan Food Hygiene Law (JSFL). The test report issued by ZRLK is approved by Japan Customs and Japan Quarantine Station.

ST Standard-ST Mark Program

The Japan Toy Safety Standard (ST Standard) was developed by the Japan Toy Association (JTA) and provides additional safety protection for toy manufacturers, retailers and customers who intend to play with children under the age of 14 through the ST Mark Program. STC has also been recognized and approved by JTA's designated overseas testing laboratory in Hong Kong:

Article 11-Basic Principles of Toy Safety Standards and Toy Safety Marks Program,

Test Category: Toy Safety Standard Part 3-Chemical Properties

Part III-Chemical properties include

Evaporation residue

formaldehyde

Heavy metals

Pigment migration

phenol

Potassium permanganate consumption

Phthalates (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP&DNOP)