The Standardization Organization 
for GCC (GSO )  
 
Conformity Verification List No .: (1)  
 
Children 's Toys  
 
Issue No .: (1) Date : (1/11/2007 )  
 
 
 
Contents 
 
Index  Page No .  
Introduction 3 
Article 1   5 
Article 2  5 
Article 3  5 
Article 4  5 
Article 5  6 
Articl e 6  6 
Article 7  6 
Article 8  7 
Article 9  8 
Article 10  8 
Article 11  9 
Article 12  9 
Article 13  9 
Article 14  9 
Article 15  9 
Appendix 1: Products not treated as Children 's Toys  11 
Appendix 2: Basic Requirements for Children 's Toys  13 
Appendix 3: Verification Procedures for Children 's Toys  23 
Appendix 4: References  24 The Standardization 
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Introduction 
 
1. Based on the objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council aimed at  achiev ing integration and 
interdependence between the Member States in all fields pursuant to their un ity, and according to 
the targets of the new " Unified Economic Agreement " between the states of the council - 
establishing the foundations of the Gulf common market – that have been set to develop methods 
of common work between the states of the council  and to identify economic integration steps 
starting with the establishment of a free trade zone, the Customs Union, the completion of the 
Gulf Common Market through to the Economic and Monetary Union, as well as the unification 
of commercial and industrial l egislation and the customs there ,  
2. And pursuant to the achievement of the targets of GCC States in terms of establishing the 
standardization organization for the GCC (GSO) in order to promote the economic integration 
process, of keeping up with the require ments of the Customs Union such as standardization of 
specifications and standards in the member states, of ensuring the safety and quality of goods 
introduced into the markets of the GCC states for the benefit of their citizens , of consolidating the 
vario us standardization activities, and of following up their applications, committing to them in 
order to contribute to the development of their productive and service sectors, developing trade 
among them, of protecting the consumer, public health, of encourag ing Gulf industries and 
agricultural products in a manner supporting the Gulf economy, of maintaining the  gains of the 
Council states, of contributing to the reduction of technical barriers to trade in line with the 
objectives of the Customs Union, and the  commitments of the countries towards the WTO , 
3. And pursuant to the decision of the Committee on Financial and Economic Cooperation at its 
72nd meeting (4 -5 November 2006) to "urge the GCC Standardization Organization to complete 
the development of its stan dard procedures for the application of standard specifications in the 
GCC states to be implemented uniformly at the 2nd entry gates in support of the application of 
the requirements of the Customs Union in good time and thereby facilitating the inflow of 
goods ", 
4. And pursuant to the decision taken by the Standardization Organization board of directors in its 
6th meeting, 5 June 2007, approving the start of the implementation of the recommendations of 
the Conformity Verification Development draft in the GCC s tates (Regional Conformity 
Assessment Scheme "RCAS"), including "the adoption of the concept of binding based on the 
basic requirements of the products (safety, health, and environment) as a basis for the new Gulf 
methodology for legislative obligation ", 
5. And since the laws, legislations and methods of supervision with regard to the safety measures 
for low -voltage electric appliances applied in the member states vary in scope and content. Th ese 
differences may  thereby lead to trade barriers and disparities i n the conditions of competition in 
the sought -after internal standardized market for the GCC states that will be disadvantageous to 
the protection of consumers against the risk that might arise from these products.  
6. And since the barriers that prevent the c reation of the desired common market among the Gulf 
Cooperation Council states where safe and sound products are sold must be removed , 
7. And since it is a must to achieve harmony and conformity through specifying the standardized 
basic requirements and rules  concerning the health and safety of consumers among the member 
states , to which all children 's toys must conform in order to be allowed into the markets, and 
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8. And s ince the scientific opinion as to the assessm ent of toxicity and environmental toxicity of the 
chemical components have been taken into account in determining the upper limits of the mineral 
components in the toys with regard to their impact on the health of children ,  
9. And since children 's toys in th e sought -after standardized market must not directly cause the 
users, or any other parties, any harm ,  
10. And since the safety specifications for children 's toys must be determined within the intended 
usage criteria , allowing for higher limits to cover any un foreseen circumstances and taking into 
consideration the behavio ur of children , who usually show less care compared to adults ,  
11. And since children 's toys safety specifications must be taken into consideration before hitting the 
market, and must fulfil all their requirements through the visible and regular usage period for 
children 's toys ,  
12. And since the Gulf Standardization Organization for the GCC States is entrusted with setting, 
approving, updating, and distributing the Gulf technical regulations and con formity standards 
procedures for goods, products, measuring and gauging devices, tariffs, symbols, technical 
jargon, conditions and methods of sampling, examination, and calibration according to the 
executive regulations issued in this respect ,  
This regul ation regarding children 's toys has been issued to explain the basic requirements to be met by 
children 's toys whether they were locally produced or have been imported to any of the Gulf 
Cooperation Council states and any of these products are allowed free  circulation in the markets of the 
member states without hindrance in the Customs unless there are reasons other than non -compliance 
with the essential requirements.  
Note: This introduction and all appendixes of this regulation are part and parcel of this  regulation.  
 
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Article 1  
 
1. This regulation is concerned with children 's toys, whereby a "toy" means any product or material 
designed specifically or clearly meant to be used for play by children less than 14 years old.  
2. For the purposes of this regulation, the products mentioned in Appendix 1 must not be treated as 
toys.  
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Article 2  
 
1. The purpose of this regulation is to protect users of the toys, as well as those people around them , 
against all health risks and physical damage when toys are used for their int ended purpose or in any 
other expected way, taking the normal behavio ur of children into account.  
2. Children 's toys must conform to the basic requirements mentioned in this regulation when entering 
into or being available in the markets of the GCC States, ta king the life span of usage into 
consideration.  
3. All member states must take all necessary procedures to ensure that the children 's toys distributed 
or already available in the markets of the Council States meet the basic requirements stated in 
Appendix 2 of this regulation.  
4. The introduction of the commodity in to the markets of the GCC States includes sales and 
distribution activities.  
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Article 3  
 
Member states must take all necessary measures to ensure  the freedom of the flow of toys meeting the 
requirement s of Article II of this regulation , including Appendix II (Basic Requirements), provided 
that these requirements shall not be hampered by the pretext of safety.  
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Article 4  
 
1. Children 's toys manufactured in conformity with the Gulf standard specifications, o r any other 
specifications identified by the Gulf Standardization Organization for GCC States meet the basic 
requirements stated in this regulation.  
2. All Council States shall acknowledge that children 's toys bearing the Gulf Conformity Mark (or 
any equivale nt mark that has been declared) meet all the requirements of this regulation, including 
the conformity verification procedures.   
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Article 5  
 
1. Whenever the member states discover that the specifications in the former Article do not include all 
the basic req uirements stated in this regulation, the matter will then referred to the Gulf 
Standardization Organization for  the GCC States.  
2. After deliberation and forming an opinion,  the member states shall be notified in order to update 
the standard specifications as the need arises.  
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Article 6  
 
1. If any member state determines that some children 's toys bearing the Gulf Conformity Mark (or 
any equivalent mark that has been declared) could endanger the health and safety of their users, this 
country shall take all necessa ry measures to withdraw such products from the markets, and  shall  
inform the Gulf Standardization Organization for the GCC States of these measures , illustrating the 
result of nonconformity as: 
A) Failure to meet the basic requirements of the regulation/or sp ecification.  
B) Incorrect application of the specification.  
C) Inadequacy of the specification.  
 
2. The Standardization Organization discusses the matter with the member states, and , if the  results 
show the safety of the procedure adopted by the concerned country, the Standardization 
Organization will take the necessary steps , taking Article 5  into account . 
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Article 7  
 
1. The Gulf Conformity Mark (or any equivalent mark that has been declared) must be attached to 
(printed on) children 's toys – or their packages – that have been manufactured according the Gulf 
standard specifications or any other specifications determined by the Gulf Standardization 
Organization for  the GCC States before they are introduced into the markets of the Council States . 
This procedure is an ack nowledgement by the manufacturers or their licensed representative that 
these toys meet the basic requirements stated in this regulation.  
2. Either the manufacturer or their representative must hold the technical file that includes the 
following information a vailable at the time of inspection:  
2-1 A description of the means (for example, a test report) by which the 
manufacturer ensures that the production meets the basic requirements stated 
in Article 2, including - where applicable - a model certificate (or the 
alternative mark) issued by an accredited body "and" copies of the 
documents the manufacturer submitted to the accredited body "and" a 
description of the means through which the manufacturer ensures conformity 
with the approved model (type).  
2-2 Addresses and p laces of manufacture and warehousing.  
2-3 Detailed information about design and manufacturing.  
3. Where  the manufacturer or their representative has no presence within the Council States , the 
responsibility of substantiating the compliance with the requirements o f Article 2 above lies with 
the party introducing these products into the markets of the Council States.  
4. In cases of non -conformity, member states may charge the manufacturer or their representative for 
the costs of any tests carried out in order to ensure that their products meet the requirements stated 
in Section 1 of this Article.  
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Article 8  
 
1. The manufacturer must stick/print the Gulf conformity mark (or any equivalent mark  that has been 
declared) on the children 's toys – or their packages – that are no t fully or partly manufactured 
according to the Gulf standard specifications or the standard specifications determined by the Gulf 
Standardization Organization for GCC States. This means that the manufacturer or their 
representative followed one of the Conformity Verification Procedures stated in Appendix 3 
through one of the approved parties declared by the Gulf Standardization Organization for the GCC 
States.  
2. In this case, the manufacturer or their licensed representative must hold the following informati on 
ready at the time of inspection:  
2-1 A description of the product.  
2-2 A description of the means (for example, a test report, or a technical file) 
through which the manufacturer ensures that the production conforms to the 
tested specimen.  
2-3 Addresses and places of manufacture and warehousing.  
2-4 Copies of the documents submitted to the approved body according to 
Article 7.  
2-5 Sample test certificate or a copy of it.  
3. Where the manufacturer or their representative has no presence within the Council States, the 
responsibi lity of substantiating the compliance with the requirements of Article 2 above lies with 
the party introducing these products into the markets of the Council States .  
4. In cases of non -conformity, member states may charge the manufacturer or their representa tive for 
the costs of any tests carried out in order to ensure that their products meet the requirements stated 
in Section 1 of this Article.  
 
 
 
Article 9  
 
The choice of the bodies identified by the manufacturer or their representative shall be according t o 
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Article 10  
 
1. The sample test (if any) is a procedure taken by the approved body to ensure that the sample toy 
meets the basic requirements as set forth in Appendix 2 of this regulation.  
2. A "specimen test" application shal l be submitted to one of the approved bodies by the manufacturer 
and their licensed representative in the GCC States.  
3. The application shall include the following:  
3-1 A description of the toy.  
3-2 Name and address of the plant, or their representative, and the place of 
manufacture . 
3-3 Attachment of the details of the geometric design of the toy according to the 
specimen.  
4. The approved body shall conduct Conformity Verification Procedures on the specimen according to 
the following:  
4-1 Ensuring that  all required documents  are available.  
4-2 Ensuring that the toy shall not pose any danger to the user, nor have any effect on 
their health and safety.  
4-3 Conducting all the necessary tests (based on the Gulf standard specifications, or 
the specifications determined by the Standardizat ion Organization, as well as any 
other specifications) to ensure that the specimen meets the basic requirements of 
this regulation.  
4-4 The approved body may ask for additional specimens for further verification.  
5. If the specimen passes the tests, the approved body shall issue the conformity certificate for this 
specimen.  
Any of the member states may receive a copy of the verification certificate  (through the 
Standardization Organization for the GCC States).  
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Article 11  
 
For information regarding the conformity  mark (its form, the way it will be stuck, etc.), please r efer to 
the related section in Appendix 4  
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Article 12  
 
Standardization authorities or bodies determined by each country of the member states shall be 
responsible for taking samples, surveying marke ts, and preparing reports concerning the application of 
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Article 13  
 
Member States will notify the standardization authority of all activities carried out in the application of 
this regulation in order to ensure the absence of any discrepanc ies in the procedures within the GCC 
States.  
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 Article 14  
 
The standardization authority shall be notified of any procedure regarding the withdrawal or 
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Article 15  
 
Member states shall adopt this regulation as of ……….  
Member states shall apply the article of this regulation as of ………..  
Member states shall enforce this regulation as of …………  
Member states shall send a copy of law s issued locally ( as a result of this re gulation) to the Gulf 
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Products not treated as Children 's Toys  
 
 
1. Decorations for festivals and special events.  
2. Detailed , illustrative , representative models made for adults.  
3. Special equipment us ed in group court game s 
4. Sports equipment  
5. Water equipment  for use in deep water  
6. Dolls for p ublic display and/or decoration , and other similar objects that are collected by adult fans  
7. "Professional" assembled games in public places (shopping malls, stations , etc.)  
8. Puzzles and games that require thinking and have 500 pieces, or without a picture, designed for 
specialists  
9. Rifles and air guns    
10. Fireworks, including percussion caps (except caps designed specifically for use in children 's toys 
without breaching t he more strict conditions, if any, in some member states)  
11. Bombs and catapults  
12. Arrows kits with metal points  
13. Electric ovens and irons, and other functional products that operate on more than nominal 24 V 
voltages.  
14. Products that include heating components, a nd designed to be used under the supervision of adults 
for educational purposes  
15. Vehicles and airplanes with internal combustion engines  
16. Steam engines designed for play  
17. Bicycles designed as a sports equipment, or for trave lling on highways  
18. Video games which  could be displayed on computer/TV screens and operate at a nominal voltage 
of more than 24 volts  
19. Pacifiers  (dummies)   
20. Products that are exact copies of real firearm s 
21. Children's decorative jewellery  
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Appendix  2  
 
Basic Requirements for Children 's Toys  
1 General Principles  
Serial 
No. Basic Requirements  
1 Toy users and those around them must be protected from health risks and physical 
damage when using the toys for their intended purpose, or in any other expected way, 
bearing the normal behavio ur of children  in mind .  
These risks are as follows:  
(a) risks related to the design of the toy, and the way it is assembled;  
(b) Risks  related to the usage of the toy that cannot be avoided through the 
modification of the way the toy is assembled without changing its fu nction or losing its 
basic characteristics.  
2 (a) The degree of risk at the time of using the toys must be equivalent to the ability of 
their users - and their supervisors, if applicable - so that they will be able to deal with 
them . This applies specific ally to toys designed for use by children less than 36 months 
old – and relates to their functions, dimensions, and characteristics –. 
(b) To observe this principle, the lowest age – where applicable – for the users of the 
toys and/or the need to ensure that they are only used under the supervision of an adult.  
3 The information card for the toy or its package must draw the attention of the users or 
their supervisors to the related risks when using the toy, and the means to be taken to 
avoid these risks.  
4 All toys or their packages must not contain any pictures and/or shapes 
unfavo urable to Islam.  
 
 
 
 
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2 Physical and Mechanical Properties  
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No. Basic Requirements  
1 In the case of static toys, the toy, its components, and its fasteners must be sufficiently 
mechanically durable to withstand exertion during use , so they will not break or lose 
their shape in a manner causing physical damage.  
2 Any hard edges, protrusions , wires, cables and linking parts of the toy must be 
designed in a manner minimizi ng the risk of physical injury due to the slightest contact.   
3 Toys must be designed and assembled in a manner minimizing risks of physical injury 
due to the slightest movement of the components of the toy.   
4 With regard to toys that are clearly intend ed for children less than 36 months old and 
that have components or parts that could be separated, these must have dimensions that 
make it impossible for children to swallow or inhale them.   
5 Toys, their parts, and the packages that contain them for reta il sale purposes must not 
present any risk of hanging or suffocation.   
6 Toys intended for use in shallow water and capable of carrying and supporting the 
child above the water must be designed and constructed so as to reduce as far as 
possible any risk o f loss of buoyancy, or loss of support given to the child, taking the 
recommended use of the toy into account.  
7 Toys that allow entry into them, and thereby represent a closed space for those who 
enter them, must include an exit that can be easily opened  from the outside.  
8 Toys that give movement to the users must contain a braking system wherever  
possible , provided that this system is compatible with the type of the toy and the energy 
generated by the movement. Moreover, this system must be easily oper able by the user 
and must not cause any risk of over-accelerating or physically injuring the user or any 
third party.   
9 The form and shape of projectiles and the movement energy they generate when they 
are launched out of toys designed for this purpose m ust not pose unforeseen danger of 
physical injury for the user or a ny third party  - taking the nature of the toy into 
consideration .   
10 In their design , toys containing heating elements must include  the following : 
• A maximum temperature for any surface , at which they could be touched 
without causing burns  
• Liquids and gases contained within the toy should not reach temperatures and 
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Serial 
No. Basic Requirements  
(unless this leakage is warranted for the corr ect use of the toy).  
 
 
 
 
3 Inflammability  
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No.  Basic Requirements  
1 
  Children 's toys must not introduce any dangerous inflammable element s into the 
vicinity of children ( and their surroundings) : The materials of these elements  must 
therefore : 
1. Not be inflammable when directly exposed to flame s, spark s, or any low 
voltage; or  
2. Not be easily inflammable (the flame must go out as soon as the reason of the 
fire disappears); or  
3. Burn slowly and exhibit a low spread of flames if inflammable; or  
4. Regardless  of its chemical structure, the toy must be considered on the basis of 
its ability to slow down the burning process.  
Any in flammable materials in the toy must not pose any risk to other materials used in 
the assembly of the toy.  
2 For purposes of performa nce, toys which contain risky materials, or compounds, 
especially materials and equipment used in chemical experiments, model assembly, 
ceramic mo uld production, enamel coating, photography or any similar activities must 
not include - in itself - any mater ials or compounds which could be inflammable due to 
escape of volatile, inflammable components.  
3 Children 's toys must not be explosive or contain any components or materials likely to 
explode when used.  This condition does not apply to children's percus sion caps; 
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No.  Basic Requirements  
4 Children 's toys – and especially chemical ones - must not in themselves contain 
materials or compounds  that could explode :  
1. when mixed together;  
2. through chemical reactions, or through heating;  or 
3. when mixed with oxidizing materials;  
4. or contain volatile elements that are in flammable in the air, and that form 
inflammable vapo urs, or an air mixture that is likely to explode.  
 
4. Chemical Properties  
Serial 
No. Basic Requirements  
1  All toys or t heir packages must not contain any substances deriv ed from pigs   
2 Children 's toys must be designed and assembled so that, when used as per Article II of 
this regulation , they do not cause any health risks or any physical damage when 
swallowed, inhaled, o r when coming into contact with the skin, tissues, or the eyes.  
In all cases, children 's toys must correspond to the concerned legislation related to 
specific categories (groups) of products, to the restrictions of their use, or  to the 
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Serial 
No. Basic Requirements  
3 In particular, for the safety of children , the bioavailability resulting from the use of 
children 's toys - as a target - must not exceed the following "levels/day":  
0.2 mcg for antimony,  
0.1 mcg for ars enic,  
0.25 mcg for barium,  
0.6 mcg for cadmium,  
0.3 mcg for chrome,  
0.7 mcg for lead,  
0.5 mcg for mercury,  
0.5 mg for selenium,  
Or any other levels stated either for these materials or other materials in the legislation 
of the GCC , based on scientific evid ence.  
Note: Bioavailability means the amount to which these materials are absorbed 
within  the body and are soluble with high toxicity.   
4 Children 's toys must not contain any hazardous materials or compounds in amounts  
that are harmful to the child using them. In all cases, it is strictly prohibited for any toy 
to contain any hazardous materials or compounds that are intended to be used while the 
toy is being used . 
On the other hand, if a limited amount of materials or compounds is ne cessary for the 
toy to  perform its function, and, in particular , materials and equipment used for 
chemical experiments, model assembly, making plastic and ceramic mo ulds, enamel 
coatings, photography, or other similar activities, this amount is permitted to the 
maximum level of  the specific concentration level for each material or compound.   
 
  
5 Electric al Properties  
Serial 
No. Basic Requirements  
1 The potential of any toy must not exceed 24 volts. In addition , the potential of any part 
of the toy must not exceed 24 volts.  
2 Electric shocks could be caused by p arts of children 's toys  that are  either connected to 
or liable to come in contact with any power source. Cables and any other conductors 
that could conduct power to these parts must also be insulated,  and be mechanicall y 
protected to prevent the risk of electric shock.  
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any burns when touched.  
 
6 Health Re quirements  
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1 All children 's toys must be designed and manufactured to comply with  health and 
cleanliness requirements in order to avoid any risk of contagion, disease or pollution.  
 
7 Radioactivity  
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1 Children 's toys must not contain any elements, or materials which could possibly 
endanger the health of children  due to their composition or proportions .   
  
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 The following statements (or any other statements stated in the GCC legislations) must 
be written in Arabic, or in both Arabic and English , in a way that cannot be erased:  
1 The name of the manufacturer and/or their brand, as well as the place of production.  
2 The minimum suitable age for children who use this toy.  
3 Whether or not the toy requires adult supervision or control.  
4 Operation number (code 9)  
 
9 Requirements of the Manual  
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 Toys must be accompanied by clear, appropriate  and readable warning s either in 
Arabic or in both Arabic and English to minimize the hazards  of use  stated in the basic 
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1 Toys that are not intended for children less than 36 months old  
Toys that might pose a threat to child ren less than 36 months old must include a 
warning such as: "Not Suit able for Children Less than 36 Months Old", or "Not 
Suitable for Children Less than 3 Years Old" , along with a short statement that should 
also appear in the Instructions for Use where it  is necessary to warn against certain 
risks.  
This condition does not appl y to toys that are clearly unsuitable for children less than 
36 months old taking their function, dimensions, properties, characteristics or any other 
convincing reasons into account . 
Warning s regarding the age of users must be provided using either the statement 
mentioned above, or the relevant symbol , as shown  below:  
 
 
 
 
Age warning symbol  
 
2 
 
 Hydroplanes, swings, hoops, trapezes, or sports trapezes, ropes and other similar 
toys a ttached to crossbars.  
These toys must be accompanied by a n illustration draw ing attention to the need to 
conduct tests and to periodically carry out maintenance to the main parts (suspension 
tools, fasteners, et c.), pointing out that the toy could break ap art or turn over if these 
tests are not carried out . 
Correct instructions must be given for the assembly and installation of the toy , 
identifying any parts that might cause any risk in case of incorrect assembly.  
3 
 
 Functional c hildren 's toys 
Children 's functional toys or their packages must carry the explanatory statement 
"Warning ! Must be used under the supervision of an adult".  
In addition, these toys must be accompanied with instructions for use, as well as a 
description of the precautions that the us er must take into consideration , together with a  
warning statement stating that any failure in the observance of these precautions could 
endanger the user - these are usually associated with toys that are proportionally 
smaller versions or imitations of devices or product s used by adults . It shall also be 
stated that the toy must be kept beyond the reach of very young children.  
Functional toys are those toys that could be used in the same way as  devices or 
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4 Children 's toys involving the use of hazardous materials, or compounds.  
Chemical children 's toys.  
(a) Without any breach of the conditions mentioned below in the guiding manuals 
regarding the classification and the explanatory statements regarding hazardous 
materials and compounds,  the instructions of use for children 's toys containing 
hazardous materials or compounds or having them attached to them must include a 
warning as to the nature of the hazards posed by thes e materials or compounds, as well 
as a statement regarding the precautions  to be taken by the user to avoid these hazards , 
which must be briefly mentioned according to the type of toy.  These statements must 
also refer to the first aid equipment that must b e used in the event of these serious 
incidents resulting from use of such toys.  It must also be stated that toys should be kept 
out of the reach of very young children.  
 
(b) In addition to the above -mentioned instructions in (a), the packag ing of chemical 
children 's toys must include the following explanatory statements:  
"Warning":  Only for children  older than (*) years.  "Only f or use under the supervision 
of an adult".  
In particular, the following toys are considered  as chemical toys for children:   
Chemica l devices, plastic devices  that are to be buried , very small workshops related to 
ceramic and enamel coating or photography, and other similar children 's toys.  
(*) Age is defined by the manufacturer  
 
5 Children's sledges and skating boards  
Where  these pro ducts are offered for sale as children 's toys, the following statements 
must be given : 
"Warning":  "It is necessary to wear protective equipment ". 
Moreover, the instructions  for use  must include a reminder of the necessity to use the 
toy carefully where  special skill s are required in order to avoid falling or collision s that 
could cause harm to its user and third parties.  Some information regarding the 
recommended protective equipment (helmets, gloves, knee and elbow pads, etc.) must 
also be given.  
 
 
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 Children 's toys intended for use in water  
Children 's toys intended for use in water as stated in Paragraph (f), Serial No . 29, Sub-
article 4 -2 (Physical and Chemical Properties) must carry a warning identical with the 
standard specification stated in the standard reference 11.  
"Warning!  Only for use in water where children are within their recommended depth 
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Compatibility Verification Procedures  
 
In order for children 's toys to obtain the Gulf Compatibility Mark , they must successfully pass o ne of 
the following two options :  
 
First Option:   Production Internal Control Module "A"  
 Includes internal design and production control.  This module does not 
require an approved authority for the steps to be taken. The Declaratio n 
of Conformity (SDoC) is automatic in  this module . 
 
Second Option:   Test module Type "B" for the design phase, followed by conformity 
model Type "C" for the verification of the production phase.   
 
Please refer to the Gulf Manual for the procedures for conformity verification. This 
manual provides "the sequence and the details of the procedures for conformity 
verification" referred to in the previous choices ( Appendix 4). 
 
This means that the manufacturer is entitled to choose the procedures they see fit to  obtain the Gulf 
Conformity Mark , so they could either : 
Choose module "A" , which require s no approved authority -   
Or choose to mix between module "B" , which requires an approved authority, and module "C" , which 
does not require an approved authority.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Appendix  4  
References  
 
Number and Date of the Standard 
Specification/Document  Serial 
No. Gulf Standard 
Specification/Docu
ment  Other Standard 
Specifications/Doc
uments  Title of the Standard 
Specification/Document  
1 GSO  577  Children 's toys – Gene ral Safety 
Requirements  
2 GSO  578  Toy test methods – Part One:  Mechanical 
and Chemical Tests  
3 GSO  579  Toy test methods – Part Two:  
Inflammability  
4  EN71 -2 Safety in children 's toys - Inflammability  
5  EN71 -1 Safety in Children 's toys – Part (1):  
Mechanical and Physical Properties  
6  EN71 -10 Safety in Children 's toys – Part (10):  
Organic and Chemical Compounds – 
Preparation and Extraction of Specimen  
7  EN71 -11 Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (11):  
Organic and Chemical Compounds – 
Methods of Analy sis 
8  EN71 -3 Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (3):  
Movement of Certain Elements  
9  EN71 -4 Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (4):  All 
chemical experiments and related activities  
10  EN71 -5 Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (5):  
Chemical children 's toys (a ssembled ) other 
than experimental toys  
11  EN71 -6 Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (6):  
Schematic symbol of the explanatory 
statement for the age warning  
12  EN71 -7  Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (7):  
Finger prints – requirements and testing 
methods  
13  EN71 -8  Sledges in children 's toys – Part 8:  
Hammocks and hydroplanes , and similar 
activity toys for indoor and outdoor activity.   
14  EN71 -9  Safety in Children 's Toys – Part (9):  
Organic and chemical compounds - 
Requirements  
15   The Gulf Manual fo r choosing and The Standardization 
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Number and Date of the Standard 
Specification/Document  Serial 
No. Gulf Standard 
Specification/Docu
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Specifications/Doc
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Specification/Document  
registering the approved authorities  
16    The Gulf Manual for conformity 
verification procedures  
17    The Gulf Manual for the way in which 
customs deal with products and the way 
they are registered  
18    The Gulf Manual for the Gulf Ver ification 
Mark