Proficiency testing catalogue - LGC Standards

TOYTEST - Toy safety schemePlay is a vital part of child-development and toyshelp at every stage from babies to school-agechildren. Toys are safer than ever before, butwe should remain cautious about often hiddenhazards of toys. We rely on manufacturers,suppliers and toy legislation to help keep ourchildren safe and at the same time preventproduct recalls and protect brand value.With an international reputation as a leadingindependent PT supplier, LGC StandardsTOYTEST scheme allows laboratories involved inthe safety testing of toys to monitor their analysisagainst the current European and Americanstandards. Participation in TOYTEST will enablelaboratories performing tests on toy productsto monitor their performance and compare withthat of their peers.Test materialTest usually a toy material ortoy partA paper exercise relating to theinterpretation and inspection of toysA standard solution containingmetals at levels similar to atypical extractSection of material and/orstandard solutionDried paint flakesSection of plastic materialAnalytesEN71-1: Test material for analysisand assessment against standard.EN71-2: Test material forflammability testing.EN71-3: Test material and Standardsolution provided for metal analysis.EN71-7: Information provided forassessment against standard.EN71-8: Information provided forassessment against standard.EN71-9: Test material for analysisand/or information provided forassessment against standard.ASTM F963: Test materialassessment against standard.Azo dyes.ASTM: Total Lead.Phthalates.Test materials are assessed against therequirements of EN71 (European Standard)and ASTM (American Society for Testing andMaterials F963) toy safety standards.A comprehensive range of test materials will beincluded over the scheme year to be assessedagainst the regulations; however, not all parts ofthe standards will be assessed over a schemeyear. Participants will be given clear instructionsas to which parts of the standards are to beassessed.Note: Test materials and analytes may be added or removed, pleasesee current application form.OtherPT schemesTest materials will also be provided for analyticaltesting, such as paint flakes for lead analysis,and standard solutions for heavy metal analysis.Further tests may be added at the discretion ofthe Advisory Group.The full range and availability of test materialsin TOYTEST is determined on an annual basisand further details can be found in the TOYTESTapplication form and scheme description.Email: customerservices@lgcpt.comWebsite: www.lgcpt.com47