Standardization Organization of the
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of
the Gulf (GSO)
Technical Regulation No. BD07070502
Issue no. : 1 Date : 27/11/2007
Children's toy
This is a translated version of the Arabic Technical Regulation for Toys
Safety, Ref. BD07070502 - Issue no. : 1 , Date : 27/11/2007, the official legally
binding document remains the Arabic version of this technical regulation.
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Table of Contents
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Preamble
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Article One
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Article Two
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Article Three
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Article Four
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Article Five
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Article Six
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Article Seven
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Article Eight
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Article Nine
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Article Ten
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Article Eleven
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Article Twelve
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Article Thirteen
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Article Fourteen
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Article Fifteen
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Appendix 1: Products which are not considered as children's toys 11
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Appendix 2: Essential requirements for children's toys 12
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Appendix 3: Conformity assessment procedures for children's toys
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Appendix 4: References
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PREAMBLE
1. In pursuance of the objective of the Gulf Cooperation Council to achieve
integration and coordination between the member states in all areas in order to
work towards its greater unity, and in line with the objectives of "Unified
Economic Agreement" between the countries of the Council - which has laid
down the basis of the Gulf Common Market - to develop common working
methods among the Council member states - and which has set out the steps
towards economic integration, starting with the establishment of a Free Trade
Zone and then a Customs Union, followed by the completion of the Gulf
Common Market and ending with economic monetary union and the unification
of the commercial, industrial and customs legislation applicable within it;
2. Whereas to achieve the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) objectives, to establish
Standardization Organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of
the Gulf (GSO) to strengthen the economic integration aligned with the
requirements to establish the Customs Union by the harmonization of the
standards and metrology and ensuring the safety and quality of the commodities
entering the markets of the members states, which will be to the advantage of
their citizens, and to unify the various standardization activities and monitoring
their implementation and compliance contributing in the development of the
productive and service sectors and the development of trade between them, and to
protect the consumer and the environment and public health, and also to
encourage Gulf agricultural industries and products so as to support the Gulf
economy and protect the gains made by the GCC states (member states) and to
participate in removing the technical barriers to trade in order to meet the
objectives of the Customs Union and the obligations of the countries under WTO
agreements;
3. To execute the resolution of the Financial & Economic Cooperation Committee
adopted at its seventy-second meeting (held on 4 - 5 November (2006) concerning
"the urging of the Standardization Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council
to complete its effort to lay down unified procedures for applying the standards in
the member states so that they can be enforced in a unified manner at the
secondary entry points to support the enforcement of the requirements of the
Customs Union within the specified time and to facilitate the free movement of
commodities";
4. To execute the resolution of the board of directors of the Standardization
Organization adopted at its sixth meeting held on 5 June 2007 which approved the
start of the implementation of the recommendations of the project to develop the
Regional Conformity Assessment Scheme (RCAS) in the member states, such as
"the approval of the concept that the compulsory compliance must be with the
essential requirements for the products (safety, health and environment) as a basis
for enshrining the new Gulf program in legislation;
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5. Whereas it is evident that the laws and legislation and methods of supervision
enforced in the member states, especially in relation to the safety children’s’ toys,
vary in scope and content, and that these differences constitute an impediment to
trade because there is thus a discrepancy in the competitive conditions within the
unified market which is aspired to by the member states but without those
difference producing any tangible benefit in terms of consumer protection against
the risks which arise from those products;
6. Whereas it is clearly necessary to remove the barriers to the establishment of the
unified market aspired by the member states offering the sale of harmless
products which possess a sufficient degree of safety.
7. It is thus necessary to ensure that there is harmonization between the member
states in the essential requirements and unified rules laid down to protect the
health and safety of the consumer, in order to ensure that all children’s toys
placed in the market are safe and may move freely within the area of the Customs
Union.
8. Whereas the scientific point of view on the toxicity and ecotoxicity of chemical
compounds has been taken into account in setting the maximum limits of metallic
components in toys in relation to its effects on children's health.
9. Whereas it is necessary to ensure that children's toys which are placed in the
unified market do not cause damage to the direct user or others.
10. Whereas the safety standards for children's toys must specify the maximum
standard limits of the intended use of them, but allowance should also be made for
any foreseeable use, bearing in mind the normal behavior of children who do not
generally show the same degree of care as adults.
11. Whereas the safety standards for children's toys must be considered when toys are
marketed and are applied throughout the foreseeable and normal period of use of
the toy.
12. Whereas the Standardization Organization of the GCC has the responsibility for
developing, approving, updating, publishing the technical regulations and Gulf
Standard and regional conformity assessment procedures for commodities,
products, measuring and calibration instruments, definitions, codes technical
terminology, enforcement conditions, sampling, inspection, testing, and
calibration in accordance with the technical regulations issued for that purpose.
Therefore this technical regulations have been issued in respect of children's toys which
set out the essential requirements that must be meet for children's toys, whether
manufactured locally or imported to any of the member states, and any of these products
are permitted to circulate freely in member states markets without any hindrance by the
customs authorities - unless there are there are other reasons unrelated to non-conformity
with the essential requirements.
Note: The preamble and all the appendices shall form an integral part of this regulation
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ARTICLE ONE
1. This technical regulation relate to children's toys. Children's toy means any
product or material which is designed exclusively or is explicitly intended for use
as a toy by children under 14 years of age.
2. For the purpose of this regulation, the products listed in Appendix No. 1 shall not
be dealt with as children's toys.
ARTICLE TWO
1. This technical regulation is intended to protect the users of toys, and also the
people around them, from health risks or physical injury when the toy is being
used for the purpose it has been designed for, or in a manner which could be
expected - taking into account the behavior of an ordinary child.
2. Children's toys must meet the essential requirements laid down in this regulations
when the items are in, or enter the member states markets, taking account the
lifespan for use.
3. The member states must take all necessary measures to ensure that those
children's toys which are placed on the member states markets conform to the
essential requirements set out in Appendix No. 2 of this regulations.
Note : The offering of a commodity in the member states markets includes the activities
of both sales and distribution.
ARTICLE THREE
1. The member states must take all necessary measures to ensure the free movement
of children's toys which do meet the requirements of Article Two of this
regulation, including Appendix No. 2 (the essential requirements of children’s
toys), and not hinder them on the grounds of safety.
ARTICLE FOUR
1. Children's toys which are manufactured in accordance with the Gulf Standards or
those specified by GSO shall be deemed to meet the essential requirements
stipulated in this regulation.
2. All member states accept that children's toys which bear the Gulf conformity
mark (or any other declared equivalent mark) do conform to all conditions laid
down in this regulation, including the conformity assessment procedures.
ARTICLE FIVE
1. If it happens that any of any member states find that the standards referred to in
the previous Article do not include all the essential requirements laid down in this
regulation, the matter should be referred to GSO for study.
2. After the matter has been studied and an opinion expressed, the members states
will be notified to update the Standards if that is what is required.
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ARTICLE SIX
1. In case that any member state confirms that some of the children's toys which
bear the Gulf conformity mark (or any other declared equivalent mark) poses any
danger to the health and safety of the user, thus immediately take all measures
necessary to withdraw those products from the market and must also inform GSO
of such measures explaining the nonconforming results found, whether:
a. failure to meet the essential requirements of the technical regulation / or
the standard.
b. incorrect application of the standard
c. shortcomings in the standard
2. GSO will then study the matter with the other members states and if it is found
that the measures taken by the country concerned are correct then the GSO will
take the necessary action, taking into consideration what is stipulated in Article
Five.
ARTICLE SEVEN
1. The Gulf conformity mark (or any other declared equivalent mark) must be
affixed (printed) on a children's toy – or its packaging - which has been
manufactured in accordance with the Gulf Standard or any standards specified by
GSO before they are put into the markets of the countries of the Council. In
affixing the mark, this constitutes a declaration by the manufacturer or his
licensed representative that the toy conforms to the essential requirements laid
down in this regulation.
2. The manufacturer or his licensed representative must maintain technical file
containing the following information, which must be ready for inspection:
2.1 A description of the method (test report etc....) by which the manufacturer
has confirmed that the product does in fact meet the essential requirements
mentioned in Article Two, and he must also – where appropriate - retain a
certificate of the model (or equivalent mark) issued by an notified body
"and" copies of the documents submitted to that notified body "and" a
description of the means by which the manufacturer has ensured that it
conforms to the approved model.
2.2 The addresses and places of manufacture and storage
2.3 Details information about the design and the manufacture.
3. If neither the manufacturer nor his representative are present in the GCC states,
the responsibility will fall upon the party which introduced those products into the
member states markets to prove the compliance with the requirements of item 2
above.
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4. In the event of non-compliance, the member states will require the manufacture or
his representative to pay the costs of any test in order to ensure that his products
satisfy the requirements of item 1 of this Article.
ARTICLE EIGHT
1. The manufacturer must affix the Gulf conformity mark (or any other declared
equivalent mark) to children's toys – or its packaging - which are not wholly or
partially manufactured in accordance with the Gulf Standard or those standard
specified by GSO. This mark constitutes a declaration by the manufacturer or his
licensed representative that he has followed one of the methods of conformity
assessment stipulated for in Appendix 3 through one of the Notified Bodies
authorized by GSO.
2. In this circumstance, the manufacturer or his licensed representative must
retain the following information ready for inspection:
a.
A description of the product.
b. A description of the method (such as a test report, technical file) by which
the manufacturer has confirmed the way in which the product conforms to
the sample which was tested.
c.
The addresses and places of manufacture and storage
d. Copies of the documents which were submitted to the notified body in
accordance with what is stated in Article Seven.
e.
The test certificate for the sample, or a copy of it.
3. If neither the manufacturer nor his representative are present in the GCC
countries, the responsibility will fall upon the party which introduced those
products into the member state markets to ensure that they comply with the
requirements of item 2 above.
4. In the event of non-compliance, the member states will require the manufacture or
his representative to pay the costs of any test in order to ensure that his products
satisfy the requirements of item 1 of this Article.
ARTICLE NINE
The selection by the manufacturer or his representative to the Notified Bodies must be
made in accordance with Reference No. 15 of Appendix 4.
ARTICLE TEN
1. The testing of the specimen (if the case requires this) shall be done by one of the
Notified Bodies, confirming that the specimen of the toy does indeed conform to
the essential requirements set out in Appendix 2 of this regulation.
2. A request to "test a specimen" shall be submitted to one of the Notified Bodies by
the manufacturer and his licensed representative in the member states.
3. The request must include the following:
3.1 A description of the toy.
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3.2 The name and address of the manufacturer or his representative and the
place of manufacture.
3.3 Details of the engineering design of the toy shall be accompanied by a model
of the toy to be manufactured
4. The Notified Body shall investigate the conformity of the specimen in the
following manner:
4.1 Ensure that all the documents requested are present.
4.2 Ensure that the toy does not expose the user to any danger and that it does
not have any effect on health or safety.
4.3 Carry out all the tests required (using the Gulf Standards or those standard
specified by GSO, as well as any other specifications) in order to ensure that
the specimen satisfies the essential requirements of this regulation.
4.4 The Notified Body may request additional specimens so that further
investigations can be carried out.
5. If the specimen successfully passes the tests, then the notified body will issue a
certificate of conformity for the specimen.
Any of the members states (through GSO) may obtain a copy of that test certificate.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
As far as the conformity mark is concerned (the shape, method of affixing etc...) refer to
the reference material contained in Appendix No. 4.
ARTICLE TWELVE
Samples checks, market surveillance and the reports preparation by member states
concerning the application of this regulations is performed by the standards organisations
in the member states or by those authorities designated by each state.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
The members states shall notify GSO of all the actions taken to apply this regulation, so
that the Standardisation Organisation can ascertain whether there are any discrepancies in
the procedures being followed within the GCC countries.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
GSO must be notified of any action relating to the withdrawal or halting of any product
falling under this regulation within the member states.
ARTICLE FIFTEEN
The member states will adopt this regulation from the date :The member states will apply the provisions of this regulation from the date: The member states will enforce this regulation from the date :The members states will send a copy of the Law which is promulgated locally (in the
light of this regulations) to GSO
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APPENDIX NO. 1
PRODUCTS WHICH ARE NOT TO BE TREATED AS CHILDREN'S TOYS
1. Decorations for festivals and occasions.
2. Detailed scale models for adult collectors
3. Equipment intended to be used collectively in playgrounds
4. Sporting equipment.
5. Water equipment designed for use in deep water.
6. Folk dolls, Decorative dolls and other similar items which are collectables for
adults.
7. Professional toys erected in public places (shopping centres, stations, etc.)
8. Puzzles and thought game with 500 pieces or without a picture, designed for
9. specialists.
10. Air guns and rifles.
11. Fireworks, including explosive caps (with the exception of caps specifically
designed for use in children's toys, without prejudice to more stringent conditions
applicable in some member states (if any).
12. Projectiles and catapults.
13. Sets of arrows with metallic tips.
14. Electric stoves and irons and other functional products which operate at a nominal
voltage of greater than 24 volts.
15. Products containing heating elements intended for use under the supervision
(control) of an adult for educational purposes.
16. Vehicles and aircraft with an internal combustion engine.
17. Toy Steam engines.
18. Bicycles designed for sports use or for travel on public highways.
19. Video games which play through a video screen and which operate at a nominal
voltage of greater than 24 volts.
20. Babies' dummies
21. Products which are replicas of real firearms.
22. Children's jewellery items.
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APPENDIX NO. (2)
THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN'S TOYS
1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
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1
The users of toys, and also those people around them must be protected against
health risks or physical injury when the toy is being used for the purpose it has
been designed for, or in a manner which could be expected - taking into
account the behaviour of an ordinary child. Those risks are:
a. which are connected with the design and formation and composition of
the toy;
b. which are inherent in the use of the toy and cannot be completely
eliminated by altering the formation and composition of the toy without
actually changing its function or causing it to lose its essential properties.
2
a. The degree of risk present in the use of a toy must be commensurate
with the ability of the users, and where appropriate their supervisors, to
cope with it. This applies in particular to toys which, by virtue of their
functions, dimensions and characteristics, are intended for use by
children of under 36 months.
b. To observe this principle, a specified -where appropriate- minimum age
for users of toys and/or the need to ensure that they are used only under
adult supervision.
3
It must be ensured that the labels of toy or its packaging should draw the
attention of the users, or their supervisors, to the risks associated with the toy
when it is being used and the ways of avoiding those risks.
4
Children's toy or its packaging should not contain any pictures and/or
forms which offend the religion of Islam.
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2. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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1
In the case of a fixed toy, the toy and its anchorages must have the requisite
mechanical strength and, where appropriate, stability to withstand the stresses
to which they are subjected during use without breaking or becoming liable to
distortion at the risk of causing physical injury.
2
Accessible edges which may be touched, protrusions, wires and cables and
connecting parts of the toy must be designed and constructed in such a way
that the risk of physical injury through contact with it is minimised as far as
possible.
3
The toy must be designed and constructed in such a way that the risk of
physical injury arising from the movement of its parts is reduced to the lowest
possible level.
4
Where it is possible for the components and parts of the toy to be separated,
and where the toy is expressly intended for use by children under the age of 36
months, the dimensions must be such as to prevent their being swallowed
and/or inhaled.
5
Neither the toy, nor its parts nor its packaging it comes in for retail sale
purposes should present any risk of strangulation or suffocation.
6
Toys intended for use in shallow water which are capable of carrying or
supporting a child on the water must be designed and constructed so as to
reduce as far as possible, taking into account the recommended use of the toy,
any risk of loss of buoyancy of the toy and loss of support afforded to the
child.
7
A toy which can be entered into and which thus constitutes an enclosed space
for anyone entering it, must also contain an exit which can easily be opened
from the inside.
8
A toy which affords movement to the user must incorporate where appropriate
a braking system which is suited to the type of toy and is commensurate with
the kinetic energy developed by it. Such a system must be easy for the user to
operate without risk of ejection or physical injury for the user or for third
parties.
9
The form and composition of projectiles and the force of the movement they
generate when being fired from a toy designed for that purpose must be taking into account the nature of the toy - there is no unreasonable risk of
physical injury to the user or others.
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A toy containing heating elements must be constructed in such as s to ensure
that:
 The maximum temperature of any accessible surfaces will not cause
burns if touched.
 liquids and gases contained within toys do not reach temperatures or
pressures which are such that their escape from a toy, other than for
reasons essential to the proper functioning of the toy, might cause
burns, scalds or other physical injury.
3. FLAMMABILITY
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Essential requirements
1
The children's toy must not contain any element which could be flammable in
the child's environment.
Consequently, it must be ensured that it be made from materials as
follows:
1. They must not ignite if they are exposed directly to a flame or a
spark or any potential fire base; or
2. It must not be easily flammable (flame goes out as soon as the fire
cause disappears).
3. if it do ignite, it should be slow-burning and the flame should only
spread slowly; or
4. Regardless of the chemical composition of the toy, it should be
treated so as to delay the combustion process.
Those combustible materials should not pose a risk to the other materials used
in the toy.
2
Children's toys which - for reasons essential to its functionality - do contain
dangerous materials or mixtures, in particular substances and equipment
relating to chemical experiments, model assembly, making ceramic moulds,
enamelling, photography or similar activities must not – in themselves contain substances or preparations which can become flammable as a result of
the loss of non-flammable volatile components.
3
Children's toy must not be explosive or contain elements or substances which
can explode when they are used. This condition does not apply to toy
percussion caps, and reference should be made to point 3 above.
4
Children's toys - and in particular chemical children's toys must not contain the
following substances or mixtures:
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Which - when they are mixed - can possibly explode:a.
through chemical reaction or through heating;
b.
When mixed with oxidising substances;
2. Which contain volatile components which are flammable in air and
liable to form flammable vapour or explosive air mixture.
3. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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1
Children's toy or its packaging must not contain any products derived
from pigs.
2
Children's toys should be designed and constricted so that when they are used
in the manner detailed in Article Two of this regulation will not present any
risk to health or physical injury by ingestion, inhalation, contact with the skin,
mucous tissues or eyes.
They must in all circumstances comply with the legislation related to
particular categories of products, or prohibitions, restrictions of use or
labelling of certain dangerous substances and mixtures.
3
In particular - in order to protect children health –bioavailability arising from
the use of the children's toy - as an objective - must not exceed the following
levels / day:
0.2 micrograms for antimony
0.1 micrograms for arsenic
0.25 micrograms for barium
0.6 micrograms for cadmium
0.3 micrograms for chrome
0.7 micrograms for lead
0.5 micrograms for mercury
5.0 micrograms for selenium
or any other value stipulated whether for those substances or other substances
in the legislation of the Cooperation Council based on a scientific justification
(scientific evidence).
Note: Bioavailability of these substances means the soluble extract of
those substances having toxicological significance.
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children's toys should not contain dangerous substances or mixtures in
quantities which could damage the health of a child using it. In all
circumstances, it is strictly forbidden for a toy to contain dangerous substances
or mixtures if they are intended to be used as such while the toy is being used.
On the other hand, where there is a limited number of substances or mixtures
which are essential for the toy to function properly, in particular substances
and equipment for chemical experimental sets, model assembly, plastic and
ceramic moulding, enamelling, photography or similar activities, it is
permitted to use them up to the level of the maximum concentration specified
for each substance or mixtures.
5. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
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1
Children's electrical toy must not be powered by electricity of a nominal voltage
exceeding 24 volts and no part of the toy may exceed 24 volts.
2
Parts of the children's toy which are connected to or liable to come into contact
with a source of electricity capable of causing electric shock, including cables or
other conductors through which electricity is conveyed to those parts, must be
well insulated and mechanically protected so as to prevent the risk of electrical
shock.
3
Children's toy must be designed and constructed so as to ensure that the
maximum temperatures reached by all directly accessible surfaces (which it is
easy to reach) do not cause burns when those surfaces are touched.
6. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
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1
Children's toy must be so designed and manufactured as to meet the
requirements of hygiene and cleanliness in order to avoid any risk of infection,
sickness and contamination.
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7. RADIOACTIVITY
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Essential requirements
1
Children's toy must not contain any elements or substances in forms or
proportions likely to be detrimental to a child's health
8. LABELING
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No.
Essential requirements
The information written on the toy shall be in Arabic language or in both
Arabic and English languages in a non-erasable manner stating the following:
(or any other required information stipulated in the GCC regulations):
1
Manufacturer name and /or trademark and the place of manufacture.
2
3
4
The appropriate age of the child to use the toy.
Mentioning whether the toy requires the supervision or monitoring of adults.
Product identification code (batch or code no.)
9. INSTRUCTION MANUAL REQUIREMENTS
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The toy must be accompanied by appropriate clearly legible warnings written in
Arabic language or in both Arabic and English languages, in order to reduce
inherent risks in their use as described in the essential requirements, and
specifically the following:
1
Toys not intended for children under 36 months
Toys which might be dangerous for children under 36 months of age shall bear a
warning, for example: ‘Not suitable for children under 36 months’ or ‘Not
suitable for children under three years’ together with a brief indication, which
may also appear in the instructions for use, of the specific risks calling for this
restriction.
This provision does not apply to toys which, on account of
their function, dimensions, characteristics, properties or other
cogent grounds, are manifestly unsuitable for children under
36 months. The age warning must be written as the text cited Age Warning Symbol
above or by using a symbol indicating the same information
and taking the following form:
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Slides, suspended swings and rings, trapezes, ropes and similar toys
attached to a crossbeam
Such toys shall be accompanied by instructions drawing attention to the need to
carry out checks and maintenance of the main parts (suspensions, fixings,
anchorages, etc.) at intervals, and pointing out that, if these checks are not
carried out, the toy may cause a fall or overturn. Instructions must also be given
as to correct assembly of the toy, indicating those parts which can present
dangers if it is incorrectly assembled.
3
Functional children's toys
Functional toys or their packaging shall bear the marking ‘Warning: to be used
under the direct supervision of an adult’. In addition, these toys shall be
accompanied by directions giving working instructions as well as the
precautions to be taken by the user, with the warning that failure to take these
precautions would expose the user to the hazards — to be specified — normally
associated with the appliance or product of which the toy is a scale model or an
imitation. It will also be indicated that the toy must be kept out of the reach of
very young children.
‘Functional toys’ means toys which are used in the same way as, and are often
scale models of, appliances or installations intended for adults.
4
Children's toys containing dangerous adhesive substances or
preparations in them, chemical children's toys
a. Without prejudice to the application of the provisions laid down in
instruction guides on the classification, packaging and labelling of
dangerous substances or mixtures, the instructions for use of toys
containing inherently dangerous substances or mixtures shall bear a
warning of the dangerous nature of these substances and mixtures and an
indication of the precautions to be taken by the user in order to avoid
hazards associated with them, which shall be specified concisely
according to the type of toy. The first aid to be given in the event of
serious accidents resulting from the use of this type of toy shall also be
mentioned. It shall also be stated that the toys must be kept out of reach
of very young children.
b. In addition to the instructions provided for in (a), chemical toys shall
bear the following marking on their packaging:
‘Warning: for children over (1) years of age only. For use under adult
supervision’.
In particular, the following are regarded as chemical toys:
chemistry sets, plastic embedding sets, miniature workshops for ceramics,
enamelling or photography and similar toys.
* Age to be decided by the manufacturer.
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5
Roller-skates and skateboards for children
If these products are offered for sale as children’s toys they shall bear the
marking:
‘Warning: protective equipment should be worn’.
Moreover, the instructions for use shall contain a reminder that the toy must
be used with caution, since it requires great skill, so as to avoid falls or
collisions causing injury to the user and third parties. Some indication shall
also be given as to recommended protective equipment (helmets, gloves, kneepads, elbow-pads, etc.).
6
Children's toys intended for use in the water
Children's toys intended for use in the water detailed in Article 2 (physical and
mechanical properties), item 6 must contain a warning which matches the
specification stipulated for in normative reference 11. ‘Warning! Only to be
used in water in which the child is within its depth and under supervision’.
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APPENDIX NO. (3)
THE CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
In order for a children's toy to obtain the Gulf Conformity Mark, it must successfully
satisfy one of the following two options:
Option One: Internal production control module "A"
This covers the internal design and monitoring of the product. This
module not require a Notified Body to take action. It requires own
declaration of conformity (SDoC).
Option Two: Type Approval testing "B" for the design phase, followed by module
"C": Conformity to Type for assessment of the production phase.
Refer to the Gulf Guide for Conformity Assessment Procedures (Appendix 4) which
provides "sequence and details of the conformity assessment procedures" for the abovementioned options.
This means that the manufacturer has the right to select the appropriate procedures in
order to obtain the Gulf Conformity Mark, either select module "A" which does not
require a Notified Body, or he can combine two modules "B" - which requires a Notified
Body - and "C" which does not require a Notified Body.
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APPENDIX NO. (4)
REFERENCES
4.
Number and date
of the Standard
Specification
Gulf
GSO
577
GSO
578
GSO
579
EN71-2
5.
EN71-1
Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
6.
8.
EN7110
EN7111
EN71-3
Safety of Toys - Part No. (10): Organic chemical
compounds. Sample preparation and extraction
Safety of Toys - Part No. (11): Organic chemical
compounds. Methods of analysis
Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
9.
EN71-4
Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and
related activities
10.
EN71-5
11.
EN71-6
12.
EN71-7
Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than
experimental sets
Safety of Toys - Part No. (6): Graphical symbols for age
warning labelling
Safety of toys - Part 7: Finger paints - Requirements and test
methods
13.
EN71-8
14.
EN71-9
Serial
No.
1.
2.
3.
7.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Name of the Standard Specification /
Document
Children's Toys - General safety requirements
Methods of Testing Toys - Part 1: Mechanical and chemical
tests
Methods of Testing Toys - Part 2 : Flammability tests
Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
Safety of toys - Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity
toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Safety of Toys - Part No. (9): Organic chemical compounds.
Requirements
GCC Guide for selecting and registering notified bodies.
GCC Conformity Assessment Procedures based upon
Modular Approach.
GCC Unified customs guidelines
GCC Conformity Marking
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