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ST Mark – Toys imported into Japan

ST (Safe Toys) Mark is governed and issued by Japan Toy Association (JTA). Toys certified to be in compliance and complying with the safety standard ST 2002* & Japan Food Sanitation Law are eligible for the marking of ST Mark.

Although the ST Marking scheme is not a mandatory requirement, it is perceived as a significant safety reference for toys by the Japanese toy market.

Japan Toy Association – *Toy Safety Standard ST 2002

Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties

Part 2: Flammability Properties

Part 3: Chemical Properties (under Japan Food Sanitation Law)

Summary – Toy Safety Standard ST 2002 Part 3 (under Japan Food Sanitation Law)

**Coating

**Non-coating

General coating

Vinyl chloride resin coating

PVC

PE or Acetate Cellulose

Fabric

Metal (which is small part)

All materials

(for under 3 years)

Migration of 8 soluble heavy metals

i) Migration of 8 soluble heavy metals

ii) consumption of Potassium Permanganate

iii) Residue on Evaporation

DEHP, DINP

i) consumption of Potassium Permanganate

ii) Residue on Evaporation

Formaldehyde

Migration of soluble Lead

Toys for age under 3 years:

all materials should be tested for Colour Fastness

**Remark: Coating = paint, electro-plating…etc.; Non-coating = plastic, fabric, paper, wood, metal…etc.