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16 CFR Part 1510——Requirements for Rattles

Source：Besa Testing

       Infants, particularly those who are unable to sit independently, often place the handle or end of a rattlesnake in their mouth when using it. If the end of the rattlesnake is designed to be too large, it may extend excessively into the mouth; if it is designed to be too small or thin, it may directly block the throat. 16 CFR Part 1510 aims to eliminate these two risks through precise dimensional testing.


Scope of application:

This regulation applies to rattles designed or intended for use by children under the age of 5 years (typically referring to infants who are unable to sit independently, typically under the age of 18 months).


Design warnings and common violation points:

Based on 16 CFR Part 1510, manufacturers must be aware of the following pitfalls when designing rattles:

Excessively long handles: Excessively long handles are the most common type of violation. When an infant grasps the handle, it can be pushed into their mouth. If the handle is too long, its end can directly touch the back wall of the throat, causing the infant’s gag reflex to fail or even leading to suffocation.

The spherical end is either too large or too small: The spheres or decorative elements at the ends of the rattle may fall off and become small parts if they are too small. If the shape is excessively long, it may block the airway when it extends into the throat.

Flexible or soft-plastic components: Rattle toys with soft-plastic teethers, although made of a soft material, are still considered non-compliant if their design allows them to penetrate deep into the throat.


Requirements for manufacturers and importers:

Design and Selection: During the design phase, it is essential to use a rattle testing gauge for verification. The design of the handle should adhere to the principle that it should neither be too short to be ingested by a baby nor too long to protrude into the throat (typically, safe handles are shorter and curved to restrict the depth of protrusion).

Third-party testing: As a child product, the rattle must be tested by a CPSC-approved third-party laboratory and obtain a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) to demonstrate compliance with 16 CFR Part 1510 and CPSIA requirements.

Customs clearance and market access: U.S. Customs and CPSC market enforcement officials closely inspect products like rattles. Products without compliance certificates will be denied entry.