Gulf  Standardisation Organisation (GSO)  
for GCC Countries  
 
 
 
 
Standards Verification List No 1  
 
 
Children’s Toys  
 
 
 
Issue No 1, Final Draft 1, Date: 28 October 2007  
 
 
 
 
 
Note  
This List Represents the Final Agreed Draft of  the Gulf  Standards 
Verif ication Committee held on 24 September 2007, hereby 
amended on 28 October 2007  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Contents  
 
 
Description  Page  
Preamble   3 
Item One  5 
Item Two  5 
Item Three  5 
Item Four  5 
Item Five  6 
Item Six  6 
Item Seven  6 
Item Eight  7 
Item Nine  8 
Item Ten  8 
Item Eleven  9 
Item Twelve  9 
Item Thirteen  9 
Item Fourteen  9 
Item Fifteen  9 
Appendix 1: Products Not Classified as 
Children's Toys  11 
Appendix 2: Basic Requirements for Children’s 
Toys  13 
Appendix 3: Children’s Toys: Verification 
Proc edures  23 
Appendix 4: References  24 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Preamble : 
 
1. Based on the objectives of  the GCC member states, which aim at achieving 
integration and forging additional bonds amongst the member states in all 
spheres to arrive at unity, and in accordance wit h the objectives of  the new 
“Unified Economic Agreement” of  the GCC  – which set the foundations of  
the joint Gulf  market – to develop methodologies of  joint actions amongst 
the Council member states, which also define steps to economic integration, 
wherea s the threshold would be holding the free trade zone followed by 
customs unity, completing the joint Gulf  market, and resulting in 
Monetary and Economic Unity as well as unifying the enforced commercial, 
industrial and customs legislations.  
2. In fulfilment o f  the GCC’s objectives to establish the Gulf  Standardisation 
Organisation (GSO) for GCC countries, to bolster the economic integration 
process, and to cope with the requirements of  a Customs Union in terms of  
unifying standards and specifications of  the me mber states, to ensure the 
safety and quality of  goods entering the Council member state markets 
with the collective general interest of  the people, and to unify 
standardisation activities as well as follow up their implementation and 
adherence procedures,  with the aim of  contributing to the development of  
the production, services, and development of  trade among them, as well as 
protect consumers, the environment and general health, to promote the 
industries and agricultural products of  the Gulf  in support of  the GCC 
economy, and to maintain the acquired profits of  the member states thus 
contributing to the reduction of  technical obstacles that hinder trade, in 
compliance with the objectives of  the Customs Union, and as per the GCC’s 
commitments to WTO agree ments.  
3. In implementation of  the Economic and Financial Cooperation Committee 
decision ensuing from the 72nd meeting convened on 4 - 5 November 2006 
stipulating “to urge the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation to conclude the 
exerted efforts toward developin g unified procedures to implement the 
standards and specifications of  the Council member states, with the aim of  
enforcing them in a unified form at second entry ports, in support of  
implementing the requirements of  the Customs Union at the given time, 
and to facilitate the flow of  goods”.  
4. In implementation of  the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation Board 
decision in its sixth meeting convened on 5 June 2007, accrediting the 
commencement of  the implementation of  recommendations pertaining to 
activities for d eveloping the verification activities project of  the GCC 
member states (RCAS), including “accrediting the concept which stipulates 
that obligation must be dependent on the basic requirements of  products 
(safety, health, and the environment) as a base for d rafting the new Gulf   
 
 
 
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methodology of  legislative coercion.  
5. Whereas the laws, legislations, and supervision methods enacted in the 
member states pertaining to the safety features of  low tension electric 
equipment differ in terms of  scope and content, which consequently would 
lead to obstacles hindering trade, and differences in the terms of  
competition conditions or the sought internal market of  the GCC, without 
such differences having tangible revenues to protect consumers from 
hazards ensuing from such pro ducts.  
6. Whereas such obstacles hindering the establishment of  the sought unified 
market among GCC member states must be removed in order to sell 
adequately safe products.  
7. Whereas harmony and consensus must be achieved through specifying the 
unified basic requirements and rules among the member states pertaining 
to consumer health and safety, which must be fulfilled by all low -tension 
instruments and machinery in order to be admitted into the markets, and to 
allow their free movement in the Customs Union zo ne.  
8. Whereas the scientific trend to assess noxious and environmental 
intoxication of  chemical structures was taken into consideration upon 
determining the maximum limits of  mineral components in toys in terms 
of  the health impact of  toys on children.  
9. Whe reas children’s toys circulating in the sought unified market should 
directly cause no harm to the user or to other parties.  
10.  Whereas the safety specifications of  children’s toys must be stipulated 
within the limits of  the intended usage standards therein , however higher 
limits must be allowed to cover unforeseen circumstances considering the 
behaviour of  children who normally demonstrate a lesser degree of  
interest compared to adults.  
11. Whereas the safety specifications for children’s toys must be taken in to 
consideration upon circulating such toys on the market, coupled with the 
need to adhere to such specifications during the operational age and normal 
play time of  children’s toys.  
12. Whereas the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC Countries is 
commis sioned to develop, accredit, modernise, and disseminate the technical 
lists and the Gulf  Standard specifications, as well as Gulf  verification 
procedures of  goods, products, standardisation and specification 
instruments, identifications, symbols, technical  terms, terms of  execution, 
methods of  extracting samples for testing and standardisation as per the 
executive bylaws issued thereof.  
 
The list hereunder sets out the basic conformity requirements pertaining to 
children’s toys produced either locally or i mported to any of  the GCC member 
states, in addition to any such products permitted for circulation in the markets  
 
 
 
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of  the GCC member states without obstacles at custom ports, unless there 
exists any other reason aside from inconformity with the basic requi rements.  
 
Note: the above preamble and all Appendices hereto are an integral part of  
this list.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Item One  
1. This list applies to children’s toys. A toy means any product or item 
designed specifically or clearly intended  to be played with by children 
whose age is less than 14 years old.  
2. For the purposes of  this list, all products listed in Appendix 1 should not be 
treated as children’s toys.  
 
Item Two  
1. This list aims to protect the users of  toys and persons surrounding t hem 
from health hazards and physical harm upon playing with the toy in the 
manner for which it has been designed or is intended, while taking into 
consideration the predicted normal behaviour of  children.  
2. Children’s toys must fulfil the basic requirements  detailed in this list upon 
presence or entry of  such goods into the markets of  the GCC member 
states, while taking into consideration the foreseen operational age of  the 
toy.  
3. All member states must undertake all the necessary precautions to ensure 
that c hildren’s toys circulated in the GCC member states markets fulfil the 
basic requirements as stipulated in Appendix 2 to this list.  
4. Circulating goods in GCC markets includes both sales and distribution 
activities.  
 
Item Three  
All member states must under take the necessary procedures to ensure the 
freedom of  flow of  children’s toys that correspond to requirements of  Item 
Two above, including Appendix 2, and to refrain from obstructing such flow 
for reasons of  safety .  
 
Item Four  
1. All children’s toys manufac tured according to the Gulf  Standard 
Specifications that are determined by the Gulf  Standardisation 
Organisation for GCC Countries are considered to have fulfilled the basic 
requirements as stipulated in this list.  
2. All GCC member states undertake that chi ldren’s toys bearing the symbols 
of  compliance with Gulf  Specifications (or any other equivalent 
disseminated symbol) have complied with all the terms and conditions 
stipulated in this list, including the verification list.   
 
 
Item Five  
1. In the case that one of  the member states finds that the specifications 
stipulated in the aforementioned Item do not include all the basic  
 
 
 
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requirements entailed in this list, the issue shall then be raised with the 
Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC Countries for re view.  
2. Following review and once a conclusion has been arrived at, the other 
member states are thereinafter notified to upgrade the standard 
specifications, where applicable.  
 
Item Six  
1. When any of  the member states verify that certain children’s toys bea ring 
the symbols of  compliance with Gulf  Standard Specifications (or any other 
equivalent disseminated symbol) is threatening the health and safety of  its 
users, then all the necessary procedures shall be immediately undertaken to 
withdraw such products fr om the market, and to notify the Gulf  
Standardisation Organisation for GCC Countries of  the procedures 
accompanied by an explanation of  non -compliance with the standards, 
whether:  
a) failure to fulfil the basic requirements/or specification stipulated in 
this list.  
b) wrongful application of  the specification.  
c) deficiency in the specification.  
 
2. The Gulf  Standardisation Organisation shall review the case with the 
member states, and upon conclusion of  the authenticity of  the procedure 
undertaken by the competent m ember state, the Organisation shall issue 
instructions for the necessary procedures to be undertaken with 
consideration of  the stipulations of  Item Five.  
 
Item Seven  
1. The symbols of  compliance with Gulf  Standard Specifications (or any 
other equivalent dis seminated symbol) must be affixed (scripted) on all 
children’s toys manufactured according to the standards and specifications 
determined by the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC countries 
before its circulation and display on the respective market s. The said 
procedure declares an undertaking by the manufacturer or licensed agent 
that such toys comply with the basic requirements stipulated in this list.  
2. The manufacturer or licensed agent must maintain the technical file which 
entails the hereunder information so as to be ready for inspection:  
 A description (such as a test report) with which the manufacturer 
guarantees compliance of  the product with the basic requirements 
indicated in Item Two above, and to maintain – where appropriate - with 
a mode l certificate (alternative brand) issued by an acceptable authority, 
in addition to photocopies of  the documents presented to the said 
authority, and a description of  the method with which the manufacturer  
 
 
 
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guarantees that the accredited model is in complia nce with the 
standards:  
 - addresses and locations of  manufacturing and storage;  
 - detailed information pertaining to designs and manufacturing.   
3. When the manufacturer is not physically present in the GCC or does not 
have an agent, the responsibility to p rovide evidence corresponding to the 
requirements stated in the abovementioned Item Two thereinafter falls on 
the party that imports such products to GCC markets.  
4. In cases of  non -conformance, GCC member states may be obliged to 
impose charges of  testing sa mples on the manufacturer or agent to verify 
compliance with the standards.  
 
Item Eight  
1. Symbols of  compliance with Gulf  Standard Specifications (or any other 
equivalent disseminated symbol) must be affixed (scripted) on children’s 
toys that are not fully  or are partly manufactured according to Gulf  
Standards, or according to the Standard Specifications set by the Gulf  
Standardisation Organisation for GCC countries; this means an 
undertaking by the manufacturer or licensed agent of  one of  the 
verification methods stipulated in Appendix 3 through one of  the 
accredited parties by the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC 
countries.  
2. The manufacturer or licensed agent, in this case, must maintain the 
hereunder information to be ready for inspection:  
 - a description of  the product;  
 - a description of  the method (test report or technical file) which 
ensures that the product is identical to the tested sample;  
 - addresses and locations of  manufacturing and storage;  
 - photocopies of  the documents presented to  the accredited party as 
stated in Item Seven.  
 - the sample test certificate or copy therein.  
3. When the manufacturer is not physically present in the GCC or does not 
have an agent, the responsibility to provide evidence corresponding to the 
requirements s tated in the abovementioned Item Two thereinafter falls on 
the party that imports such products to GCC markets.  
4. In cases of  non -conformance, GCC member states may be obliged to 
impose charges of  testing samples on the manufacturer or agent to verify 
compli ance with the standards.  
 
Item Nine  
The manufacturer or agent’s selection of  accreditation parties must be 
conducted as per Item 15 of  Appendix 4.   
 
 
 
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Item Ten  
1. Selecting the model (where applicable) is when an accredited party 
verifies that a toy model com plies with the basic requirements stipulated in 
Appendix 2 to this list.  
2. The manufacturer and agent of  the GCC member state must submit a 
“sample test” application to one of  the accredited verification parties.  
3. The application must include:  
 - a descript ion of  the toy;  
 - the name and address of  the manufacturer or agent and location of  
manufacturing;  
 - attachment of  engineering designs of  the toy , and a sample.  
4. The accreditation party must undertake the verification procedures as 
stipulated hereunde r:  
- ensure availability of  all the required documents;  
- ensure that the toy does not expose the user in any way to hazards, and 
that it has no safety or health repercussions;  
   - conduct all the necessary tests (using Gulf  Standard Specifications, or 
the specifications set by the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC 
countries, in addition to any other specifications) to verify that the sample 
meets all the basic requirements stipulated in this list).  
5. When the sample passes all of  the tests, the  accredited party shall issue a 
Standards Compliance Certificate for the model. Furthermore, any of  the 
GCC member states may request a copy of  the test certificate (through the 
Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC countries).  
 
Item Eleven  
The Compl iance Sign (shape, method of  affixation, etc.,) must comply 
with the relevant information as stipulated in Appendix 4.  
 
Item Twelve  
The Standardisation Organisation of  the member states or the 
authorities recommended by each member state are charged with 
collecting samples, carrying out market surveys and compiling reports 
pertaining to the implementation of  this list.  
 
Item Thirteen  
The member states shall notify the Standardisation Organisation with all the 
activities undertaken to implement this list,  in order to ensure coherence in the 
procedures within the GCC member states.  
 
Item Fourteen   
 
 
 
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The Standardisation Organisation shall be notified of  any procedure 
pertaining to the withdrawal or suspension of  any product within the 
framework of  this list o n the GCC markets.  
 
Item Fifteen  
The member states shall adopt this list on …………………………  
The member states shall implement Items of  this list on ………………  
The member states shall make this list mandatory on …………………  
 
The member states shall forward a copy of  l ocally issued law (in relation to 
this list) to the Gulf  Standardisation Organisation for GCC countries.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Appendix 1  
Products Not Considered as Children’s Toys  
 
1. Celebratory and festive decorations.  
2. Relative detailed statem ents of  adult materials.  
3. Equipment allocated for group playgrounds.  
4. Sports equipment.  
5. Water equipment for use in deep waters.  
6. Popular and decorated puppets as well as similar items collected by adult 
amateurs.  
7. “Professional” toys assembled in popular ve nues (markets, stations, etc.)  
8. Puzzles and brain games of  500 pieces or without pictures for specialists.  
9. Air pistols and rifles.  
10.  Fireworks including igniting capsules (excluding igniting capsules 
designed solely for use in children’s toys without viola ting the more strict 
conditions of  certain member states if  any)  
11.  Projectiles.  
12.  Arrows with metal tips.   
13.  Electric ovens, irons, and other utility products which operate using the 
nominal current of  24 volts.  
14.  Products that encompass heating components h ence allocated for use under 
adult supervision for scientific purposes.  
15.   Vehicles, planes of  internal combustion engines.  
16.  Steam engines allocated for playing.  
17.  Bicycles designed for sport or travel on public roads.  
18.  Video games that may be connected to video screens and that are operated 
by a current of  24 volts.  
19.  Suckling teats for infants.  
20.  Products that impersonate an original copy of  a true firearm.  
21.  Children’s jewellery accessories.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Appendix 2  
Basic Requirements for Children’s Toy s  
 
1. General Concepts  
Serial No  Basic Requirements  
1. Toy users as well as surrounding persons must be protected 
from any health hazards or physical harm upon use of  the toys 
for the purpose for which they were designed or in a predicted 
manner, consider ing the anticipated conduct of  children. The 
dangers are:  
a) related to the design, assembly and components of  the toy .  
b) complimentary items for use with the toy, which may not be 
exclusively limited by amending components or assembly 
without altering th e toy’s function or loss of  basic features.  
2. a) The hazard level generated upon use of  a toy must be 
commensurate to the capabilities of  users – and supervisors – 
where appropriate. This applies specifically to toys designed for 
use by children under t he age of  36 months, by default and 
according to designed features.  
b) To observe this concept, the minimum age of  toy users must 
be stipulated and/or the need to ensure its use under adult 
supervision – where applicable.  
3. The instructions labelled on  the toy or its packaging must 
attract the attention of  users or supervisors as regards the 
dangers linked to the toy upon its use, and methods to avoid 
such hazards.  
4. Neither any toy nor its respective packaging should contain 
photographs and/or shape s that defame the religion of  
Islam.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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2. Physical and Mechanical Features  
Serial No  Basic Requirements  
1. Fixed toy components, parts and fixtures must have the mechanical 
stamina necessary to endure the fatigue to which they are exposed upo n 
use without breaking, or mutilations that may cause hazards or physical 
injuries.  
2. The physical edges, appearances, topes, cables and connecting parts of  the 
toy must be designed and shaped so as to reduce hazards leading to 
physical injuries as a re sult of  touching to the minimum.  
3. Toys should be designed and shaped so as to reduce to the lowest possible 
level for any hazards of  personal injuries ensuing from the movement of  
its components.  
4.  The dimensions of  toy components and parts that can be clearly detached 
for use by children under the age of  35 months must be designed so as to 
prevent swallowing or inhaling.  
5.  Neither the toy, nor its components, parts or containers set for the 
purposes of  retail sale should pose any danger of  hangin g or suffocation.  
6.  Toys intended for use in shallow waters capable of  supporting children 
above water level, must be designed and shaped so as to reduce hazards of  
floating or losing the required support, considering the recommended use 
of  the toy .  
7.  Toys that may be entered and that represent an enclosure for users must 
have an exit that can be easily opened from within.  
8.  Toys that provide motion for users must have a braking system that 
corresponds as far as possible to the toy type, and tha t corresponds to the 
motion generated. The system must be easily operated by users without 
any hazards of  physical injury for the user or others.  
9.  The shape and components of  projectiles and the motion power generated 
upon the use of  toys designed for  this purpose should not pose any 
unreasonable hazards that may cause physical injury to the user or others 
– noting the nature of  the toy.  
10. Toys encompassing heating agents must indicate by default:  
§ the maximum temperature of  any accessible surface w hich should 
not cause burns upon touching.  
§ that liquids and gases included in the toy must not reach 
temperatures or pressures that may cause them to leak or result in 
burns, skin pealing, or physical injury (unless the leak forms part of  
the proper perfor mance of  the toy).  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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3. Flammability  
Serial No  Basic Requirements  
1.  Toys must not include any flammable agents that may come within 
reach of  the child (the child’s surroundings), and therefore must:  
1. not be flammable if  directly exposed to sparks or flam e or any 
heat source;  
2. not be easily flammable (the flame extinguishes as soon as the 
cause of  fire disappears);  
3. must burn slowly and display a slow dissemination of  flames, if  
flammable;  
4. regardless of  the chemical structure of  children’s toys, 
combustion m ust be delayed.  
Any flammable substances must not pose any threat to the other 
components used in the toy.  
2.  Children’s toys, which for reasons imperative to their operation 
entail any hazardous substances - notably equipment and items 
used in chemical  experiments or model compilation, or ceramic 
moulds or Lie paint, or photography or similar activities – must 
not include any items or substances that may be flammable as a 
result of  losing non -flammable evaporative components.  
3.  Children’s toys must n ot be explosive or include any parts or 
substances that may explode upon use. This condition is not 
applicable to igniting capsules of  children’s toys; therefore, 
reference must be made to point 3, above.  
4.  Children’s toys, notably children’s toys that  include chemicals, must 
not encompass any substances or items that:  
1. may explode when mixed;  
2. explode through chemical reaction or by heating;  
3. may explode when mixed with oxidising agents;  
4. entail flammable, evaporative components when exposed to 
air, and which form flammable vapours or air 
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4. Chemical Features  
Serial No  Basic Requirements  
1.  Neither any toy nor its packaging should comprise any pork 
derivatives.  
2.  Children’s toys must be designed and assembled to be use d as 
stipulated in Item Two of  this list.  Therefore, it must not lead to 
any health hazards or physical harm upon swallowing or inhaling 
or touching the skin, or with wet wipes, or when in contact with 
the eyes.  
Toys must, in all cases, comply with the re levant legislations 
pertaining to certain categories or products, prohibitions or 
restrictions of  use, explanatory instructions, or certain hazardous 
substances.  
3.  For purposes of  protecting children’s health, bioavailability 
ensuing from the use of  to ys, as an objective, must not exceed the 
following current levels per day:  
0.2 micrograms of  antimony;  
0.1 micrograms of  arsenic;  
0.25 micrograms of  barium;  
0.6 micrograms of  cadmium;  
0.3 micrograms of  chrome;  
0.7 micrograms of  lead;  
0.5 micrograms of  me rcury;  
5.0 micrograms of  selenium;  
or any other value stipulated for the said materials or any other 
materials in the GCC legislations based on scientific grounds.  
Note: bioavailability means the quantities extracted from such materials 
inside the body t hat are soluble and highly toxic.  
4. Children’s toys must not include any hazardous substances in 
quantities that may pose a threat to the health of  the child using 
the toy. In all cases, it is categorically prohibited for toys to 
comprise any hazardous substances designed for use within the toy 
upon use.  
On the other hand, for cases in which a limited quantity of  
substances or items is essential for use in toys to enable it to 
properly function, notably chemical items or substances, or for the 
assembly of  the model, for plastic and ceramic moulding or for 
photography or similar activities, the maximum concentration level 
of  each substance is allowed.  
 
  
 
 
 
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5. Electrical Features  
Serial No   
1.  Children’s electrical toys must not be supplied with a curren t 
exceeding 24 volts, while any part of  the toy should not have an 
electric strain over 24 volts.    
2.  Any parts of  children’s toys connected to electricity or which 
may be exposed to electric sources that could cause electrocution, 
including cables or any other connectors through which the 
electric current may flow, must be completely isolated and 
mechanically protected to prevent electric shock or electrocution.  
3.  Children’s toys must be designed and assembled so as to ensure 
that the maximum level  of  temperature of  all directly accessible 
surfaces (easily accessed) do not cause burns upon touching.  
 
6. Health Requirements  
Serial No   
1. Children’s toys must be designed and manufactured so as to meet 
all health and hygiene requirements and to prev ent any dangers 
of  contamination, pollution, and diseases.  
 
7. Radioactivity  
Serial No   
1. Children’s toys must not include any substances or materials that 
may, within their structure or percentages, result in any hazards 
or harm to the health of  child ren.  
 
8.  Explanatory Information  
Serial No   
 The following information must be written either in Arabic or 
in both Arabic and English, in unerasable ink:  
1. the name of  manufacturer and/or trademark, and place of  
production;  
2. the suitable child age  for using the toy;  
3. whether the toy requires adult supervision;  
4. the operation serial number (code 9).  
 
 
 
9. Manual Guide Requirements  
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 The toy must have warnings written in Arabic or in both 
Arabic and English that a re easy, clear, and suitable to read, so 
as to reduce the hazards accompanying its use as stipulated in 
the basic requirements, particularly the following:  
1. Toys Suitable for children under the age of  36 months:  
Toys that are dangerous to children under  the age of  36 
months must bare a warning, such as: Not Suitable for Children 
Under the Age of  36 Months  OR Unsuitable for Children Under 3 
Years Old . This warning must be accompanied by a short 
statement that may appear in the instructions for use 
pertain ing to the particular hazards that require this warning.  
The above condition does not apply to toys – noting the toy’s 
functions, dimensions, features, characteristics – that are 
clearly not suitable for children under 36 months old.  
The age warning must b e scripted as above, or by using the 
warning symbol as indicated by the following Figure:  
 
  
 
 
2. Slides, swings, rings, acrobatic or sport swings, ropes, and 
similar toys attached to crossing pillars:  
These toys must be accompanied by a guidance drawi ng to 
attract attention to the need for performing inspections and 
carrying out maintenance of  the main parts (hangings and 
fixtures) at specific times, and to indicate that failure of  
performing such inspections could lead to the toy falling or 
rolling.  
All instructions must be authentic in terms of  the assembly of  
the toy, and toy parts that may be dangerous if  wrongly 
assembled should be clearly outlined.  
3. Occupational Children’s Toys  
Occupational toys or containers must bare the ‘warning’ that 
they should be used under adult supervision.  
Moreover, said toys must include instructions for use and 
precautions to be considered by the user, and it should be  
 
 
 
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stressed that failure to abide by the given precautions may lead 
to hazards that accompany counte rfeits and relative models of  
the original. The instructions must also state the need to keep 
the toy away from the reach of  small children.  
“Occupational Toys” means a toy that can be used in a relative 
way to fittings designed for use by adults.   
4. Children’s Toys Containing Fixed Dangerous Items, 
Substances or Chemicals  
a) Without detriment to implementing the hereunder 
conditions with regards to the categorising, packaging, 
and placing of  explanatory information regarding 
hazardous substances, special i nstructions as regards the 
use of  toys containing such materials, or affixed items, 
and the precautions to be undertaken in this respect, 
must be mentioned in brief  according to the toy type. 
This information must also include any first aid to be 
provided in the case of  accidents ensuing from the use 
of  such toys. The instructions must also state that this 
kind of  toy should be kept away from the reach of  small 
children.  
b) In addition to the instructions stipulated in Paragraph 
(a), children’s toys that incl ude chemicals must bare the 
following explanatory notes:    
“Warning”: Only For Use By Children Over The Age Of  
(*), And Under Adult Supervision.  
The following are particularly regarded as ‘chemical’ 
children toys:  
chemical instruments; plastic burial equ ipment; small 
workshops related to ceramic manufacturing; photography; 
and similar children’s toys.  
(*) The stipulated child’s age is at the discretion of  the 
manufacturer.  
5. Slides and Skates for children  
When such products are displayed as children’s t oys, the 
following instructions must be made clear:  
“Warning”: Protective Equipment Must Be Worn.  
In addition, the instructions for use must include a reminder 
that such a toy must be used with caution, as it requires 
extreme skill to avoid falling or col liding, which would cause 
harm to the user and others. Certain information regarding 
protective wear such as helmets, gloves, kneepads, elbow pads, 
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6.  Children’s Toys For Use In Water  
Children’s toys for use in water, as explained in  Paragraph (e) 
of  Item 29 of  Para. 2/4 (Physical and mechanical features) 
must include a warning that corresponds to the standard 
specifications stipulated in Item 11.  
“Warning”:  only for use in water levels below the neck of  the 
child.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Appendix 3  
Checklist Procedures  
 
In order for a toy to attain the symbol of  Gulf  Standard Specifications, 
it must successfully pass either of  the two examinations specified 
hereunder:  
 
First:  Internal Production Control Module ‘A ’  
This involves the internal design and production. An accredited party is 
not required for undertaking the procedures, and approvals are granted 
the symbol (SDoC).  
 
Second: Design examination Module ‘B’, which is followed by 
Module ‘C’ for verifying the product ion phase.  
 
Refer to the Gulf  Guide or verification checklist procedures, which 
provide details on the verification checklist procedures stipulated in the 
above choices (Appendix 4).  
This means that the manufacturer may select Module ‘A’, which does not 
require an accredited party for approval, or may select grouping between 
Module ‘B’, which requires an accredited party for approval and Module 
‘C’, which does not require an accredited party for approval.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Appendix 4  
References  
 
Seria l 
No No & Date of  Standard/ 
Gulf  Standard Specification  Name of  Standard 
Specification/Document  
1 GSO 577   Toys - General Safety 
Requirements  
2 GSO 578   Methods of  Testing Toys – Part 
1: Mechanical & Chemical Tests  
3 GSO 579   Examining Toys – Part 2: 
Flammability Tests  
4  EN 71 -2 Safety of  Toys – Flammability  
5  EN 71 -1 Safety of  Toys – Part 1: 
Mechanical and Physical 
Features  
6  EN 71 -10 Safety of  Toys – Part 10: 
Chemical and Organic 
Compounds – Sample 
Preparation and Extraction  
7  EN 71 -11 Safet y of  Toys – Part 11: 
Organic Chemical Compounds – 
Methods of  Analysis  
8  EN 71 -3 Safety of  Toys – Part 3: 
Migration of  Certain Elements  
9  EN 71 -4 Safety of  Toys – Part 4: 
Experiment Sets for Chemistry 
and Related Activity  
10  EN 71 -5 Safety of  Toys – Part 5: 
Chemical Toys (Sets) Other Than 
Experimental Sets.  
11  EN 71 -6 Safety of  Toys – Part 6: 
Graphical Symbol for Age 
Warning Labelling  
12  EN 71 -7 Safety of  Toys – Part 7: Finger 
Paints Requirements and Test 
Methods  
13  EN 71 -8 Safety of  Toys – Part 8: Swings, 
Slides, and similar activity toys 
for indoor and outdoor family 
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14  EN 71 -9 Safety of  Toys – Part 9: Organic 
Chemical Compounds – 
Requirements  
15   Gulf  Guide for choosing and 
registering accredited parties  
16   Gulf  Guide for checklist 
procedures  
17   Gulf  Guide for Customs 
addressing of  products and 
methods of  registration  
18   Gulf  Guide of  Gulf  Verification 
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