CPSC Issues Safety Standard for Water Bead Toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a safety standard for water bead toys and toys that contain water beads, according to a notice. The rule is effective March 12.
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While toys generally comply with ASTM F963, the rule for water beads will include additional mandatory requirements to account for safety concerns that pertain to water bead toys specifically, according to CPSC. As such, the rule revises the title of part 1250 from “Safety Standard Mandating ASTM F963 for Toys” to “Safety Standard for Toys,” to reflect the inclusion of requirements that do not incorporate by reference existing requirements in ASTM F963, CPSC said.