玩具安全强制国标迎修订！新增甲醛等10类有害物质限量要求，AI玩具纳入监管

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has introduced revised mandatory national standards for toy safety, addressing new safety concerns and enhancing regulations to ensure the high-quality development of China's toy industry [1][3]. Industry Overview - China's toy industry has shown strong resilience, with the domestic retail market expected to reach 97.85 billion yuan in 2024, a 25.5% increase from 2020, and toy exports projected at 39.87 billion USD, a 19.1% increase from 2020 [2]. - The industry has established a comprehensive supply chain, with advanced production technologies and a wide variety of toy materials, including AI toys, which are becoming a new competitive segment [2]. - The AI toy market is estimated to reach approximately 24.6 billion yuan in 2024, with expectations to grow to 29 billion yuan in 2025 [2]. Safety Concerns - Rapid industry growth has led to safety issues, such as excessive formaldehyde in "squishy toys" and data security concerns in smart toys, highlighting the urgent need for new safety standards [3]. - The new standards aim to enhance safety across three core dimensions: chemical safety, mechanical and physical safety, and fire safety [4][6]. Standard Upgrades - The revised standards significantly raise the quality threshold, akin to increasing the passing score from 60 to 90 [5]. - The new regulations include limits on ten harmful substances, enhancing the coverage of chemical safety in toys [6]. - Specific technical requirements have been added for new product categories, such as flame-retardant properties for headwear toys and safety standards for various toy types [6]. AI Toy Development - The Ministry plans to promote the high-quality development of AI toys through policy support, product innovation, and regulatory frameworks [7]. - AI toys are evolving to integrate educational, emotional, and creative functions, appealing to a broad user demographic [7]. - The Ministry will collaborate with relevant departments to create implementation plans that guide toy companies in leveraging AI technology to meet new consumer demands [7].