ENSURING CHILD SAFETY: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX WORLD OF TOY COMPLIANCE

Client: Playful Pioneers, an innovative toy company designing a new line of eco-friendly plastic building blocks.

The Challenge: Playful Pioneers was entering the US and EU markets but was overwhelmed by the complex web of safety regulations (CPSC, ASTM F963, EN71). Their factory assured them of compliance, but they needed independent, verified proof to confidently sell to major distributors and avoid catastrophic liability.

Hawood's Solution: We deployed our dedicated product safety and compliance team.

Regulatory Gap Analysis: We analyzed the product design and materials against all applicable US and EU toy safety standards.

Lab-Coordinated Testing: We managed the entire process of sending production samples to an accredited lab for testing on physical/mechanical properties, chemical content (heavy metals, phthalates), and flammability.

Factory Process Audit: We verified that the factory's processes—especially for colorant mixing and plastic molding—were controlled enough to ensure batch-to-batch compliance.

The Result:

Successfully obtained all necessary certifications (CPC, DoC) for US and EU market entry.

Provided Playful Pioneers with a comprehensive compliance dossier, giving them the confidence to approach major retailers.

Prevented a potential violation by identifying a non-compliant plasticizer in a specific color batch before it was shipped.

Client Testimonial: "The labyrinth of toy safety standards was impossible to navigate alone. Hawood was our guide, giving us the verified proof we needed to protect kids and our business." - Founder, Playful Pioneers