1、 Product Scope and Definition

Children's toy bike "usually refers to riding or sliding toys intended for children under 14 years old to play with, including but not limited to:

• Children's tricycle (non bicycle)

• Child stroller (toy nature, not a real baby stroller? Note: Baby strollers have specific standards, but are usually classified as child strollers)

• Toy bicycle (saddle height ≤ 435mm, or designed specifically for young children)

• Electric stroller (battery powered, can be ridden or remotely controlled)

• Children's Scooter (Toy, Non Sports)

• Swing car/Twist car

• Baby walker (in the form of a toy bike with wheels that can be ridden)

Important distinction: If the saddle height of the product is ≥ 435mm and it has pedal riding function (similar to a real bicycle), it may be considered a children's bicycle and subject to bicycle safety standards (such as GB 14746, ISO 8098), rather than ordinary toy standards. This answer focuses on "toy cars".

2、 Chinese market: CCC mandatory product certification

In China, baby strollers (including toy cars) belong to the CCC mandatory certification catalog (category: baby strollers, code 2202). The certification is based on the "Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certification - Child Carriage" (CNCA-C22-02:2020).

1. Applicable standard combination

Attention: All child strollers mentioned above must comply with GB 6675.4 (specific element migration, i.e. heavy metal leaching) and GB 6675.2 (combustion performance, if applicable).

2. Main testing items for CCC certification (taking electric baby strollers as an example)

• Mechanical and Physical Safety:

  • Small parts, edges, tips, protrusions

  • Reliability and prevention of accidental folding of folding/locking mechanisms

  • Stability (preventing rollover and forward overturning)

  • Strength testing (frame, handle, seat dynamic/static load)

  • Braking performance (if equipped with a braking device)

  • Pull off force of gloves/crash pads

  • Wheel clearance (to prevent finger or foot injury)

• Burning performance: flame retardant requirements for materials (textiles, plush components).

• Chemical safety (heavy metal migration): Eight elements including lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, arsenic, selenium, barium, antimony, etc.

• Electrical safety (GB 19865):

  • Battery compartment structure (to prevent reverse connection, short circuit, and easy opening by children)

  • Charger safety (withstand voltage, overcurrent, temperature rise)

  • Motor stalling protection

  • Wire insulation, heat resistance, and flame resistance

  • Identification and instructions (prohibit the use of non designated chargers)

• Labels and Instructions:

  • Applicable age and maximum load-bearing capacity

  • Warning language (such as' use under adult supervision ')

  • CCC mark, manufacturer information

3. Certification process

1. Choose certification bodies such as CQC, CCAP, etc.

2. Sample testing: Submit samples to qualified laboratories such as Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Tianjin Toy Testing Centers.

3. Type test: issue a report according to applicable standards.

4. Factory inspection: review the quality assurance capability and production consistency.

5. Certification: Obtain CCC certificate and apply logo.

6. Annual supervision: At least one factory audit per year.

3、 EU market: CE certification (Toy Directive)

In the European Union, children's toy cars fall within the scope of the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) and are required to comply with the EN 71 series standards and bear the CE mark. If it includes electrical functions, it also needs to meet EN 62115 (safety of electric toys).

1. Main standards

Special note: For children's scooters designed as toys (with a maximum speed of ≤ 15km/h and intended for young children), EN 71-1 applies. If the speed is faster or used for sports, it may be considered a "sports scooter" and must comply with EN 14619 (non toy standard, not requiring CE Toy Directive).

2. Key Test Points (EU Characteristics)

• Stability test: Simulate children getting on and off the car and making sharp turns to prevent tipping.

• Dynamic durability: Continuous load operation (such as applying pressure according to a child's weight and rolling 10000 times).

• Folding system: requires two independent actions to fold (to prevent accidents).

• Handle end diameter: at least 40mm, and must be wrapped or expanded to prevent insertion into the mouth/eyes.

• Braking requirements: If the design speed of the toy car exceeds 5km/h or the mass is greater than 10kg, it must be equipped with brakes, and the braking performance must meet the EN 71-1 appendix.

• Warning and age labeling: such as "Not applicable to children under 36 months old".

3. Authentication path

• The manufacturer issues a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and prepares technical documents.

• For high-risk toys (but toy cars usually do not belong to the third category of high-risk), a self declaration can be made and a third-party laboratory can be commissioned to issue a test report.

• Add CE mark.

4、 US market: CPSC ASTM F963

The regulation of children's toy cars in the United States is the responsibility of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which enforces 16 CFR Part 1250 (referencing ASTM F963-23) and CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) requirements for lead and phthalates. Electric toy cars also need to comply with 16 CFR Part 1505 (Safety of Electric Toys).

1. Main standards and regulations

2. Special Testing for Riding Toys (ASTM F963 Section 7)

• Stability: The riding toy must not tip over on a 5 ° slope, simulating a 10 ° slope dynamic (forward/backward).

• Strength and durability:

  • Apply 3 times the weight load to the frame, seats, pedals, and handles.

  • Fatigue testing of wheels and rollers (based on expected number of cycles).

• Braking: If the toy is designed with brakes, it must have no sharp edges and be able to effectively brake (refer to clause 7.24 for testing standards).

• Folding/locking mechanism: It must have at least one automatic locking or two independent unlocking actions.

• Handle end: diameter ≥ 1 inch (25.4mm), and non removable.

• Gap/pinch point: The gap between fingers and toes should not suddenly narrow, causing pinch injuries.

• Warning label:

  • Maximum load-bearing capacity

  • Suitable for ages XX-XX

  • Used under adult supervision

  • If there are adjustable components, they should be labeled as' Danger, prevent pinch injury '.

3. Certification process

• CPC Certificate (Children's Product Certificate): Based on a test report from a third-party CPSC accredited laboratory, it proves that the product meets the requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA.

• Labeling: The product body and packaging must have traceability labels (production batch, date, manufacturer information).

5、 Comparison and summary of key testing items

6、 Quick search for common product type certification points

Special Reminder: Children's scooters exported to the European Union that are labeled with "maximum user weight ≥ 50kg" or "sport/stunt use" may not fall under the Toy Directive and should be subject to the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) or Machinery Directive. Strongly recommend conducting product classification and discrimination.