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 article emphasizes the importance of safety standards in the toy industry, highlighting the recent updates to the GB 6675 "Toy Safety" national standards to address emerging safety concerns and ensure high-quality development in China's toy sector [1][2]. Industry Overview - China's toy industry has shown strong resilience, with the domestic retail sales 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 [4]. - The industry has established a comprehensive supply chain, with advancements in production technology and a wide variety of toy materials, including AI toys, which are becoming a new competitive segment [4]. Safety Standards Update - The new standards include limits on ten harmful substances such as formaldehyde and boron, and they specifically address new products like AI toys and popular items like "squishy" toys [2][5]. - The standards are upgraded across three core dimensions: chemical safety, mechanical and physical safety, and fire safety, enhancing the overall safety requirements for toy products [7][11]. Transition Period - A "12+12" transition period is established to allow manufacturers to adapt to the new standards, with 12 months for production adjustments followed by another 12 months for sales [8]. AI Toys Development - The AI toy market is projected to reach approximately 24.6 billion yuan in 2024, increasing to 29 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting the growing integration of AI technology in toys [4]. - The government aims to promote high-quality development in the AI toy sector through policy support, product innovation, and regulatory measures [10]. Chemical Safety Enhancements - The revised standards significantly expand the categories of harmful substances covered, addressing concerns related to children's health and safety [11]. - Specific technical requirements for new product categories, such as flame-retardant properties for headwear toys, have been introduced to enhance fire safety [11].