玩具安全强制性国家标准修订完善

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese toy industry is experiencing growth in scale and product variety, but there are concerns regarding the quality of some toys that pose health risks to children. Recent revisions to the national safety standards for toys aim to enhance product safety and quality control [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has revised four mandatory national standards for toy safety, which have been approved by the State Administration for Market Regulation. These revisions are based on thorough research and international standards [1][2]. - New harmful substance limits have been added, including formaldehyde and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), significantly increasing the categories of chemical hazards covered [1][2]. Group 2: Market Insights - The domestic retail sales of toys in China are projected to reach 97.85 billion yuan in 2024, a 25.5% increase from 2020, while toy exports are expected to reach 39.87 billion USD, a 19.1% increase from 2020. Over 40% of these exports go to the US and EU markets [2]. - It is estimated that the domestic toy retail market will exceed 100 billion yuan by 2025 [2]. Group 3: Safety and Quality Assurance - New technical requirements have been introduced for toys, including those with open flame devices and food-shaped toys, to enhance physical safety standards [2]. - Fire safety standards have been updated to include flammability requirements for masks and other headwear toys, ensuring better protection for children [2][3]. Group 4: AI Toys and Future Directions - The Ministry encourages collaboration between toy manufacturers and AI technology companies to integrate cultural elements and create popular AI toys, while also ensuring quality and data privacy [3]. - The State Administration for Market Regulation has conducted extensive inspections, checking over 18,000 batches of toys and addressing issues with nearly 2,000 companies [3]. Group 5: International Standards Alignment - China, as a major toy producer and exporter, needs to keep its GB 6675 toy safety standards updated to align with international ISO standards, thereby enhancing the quality of products for global trade [4].