Toy Safety Instructions No (7) for 2008  
Issued According to Article (5 -a-13) & Article (8 -c) of the Standards 
and Specifications Law No 22 for 2000  
 
 
Article (1)  
The instructions herein shall be hereinafter named Safety Instructions No (7) 
for 2008.  
 
 
Cha pter (1)  
Definitions  
 
Article (2)  
The following terms and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless 
otherwise indicated:  
 
- Association:   Standards & Specifications Association  
- Council:    Association Board of Directors  
- General Manager:  Associ ation General Manager  
- Toy:  Any product or item designed for or clearly intended 
to be played with by children of not more than 14 
years of age.  
 
 
Chapter (2)  
Scope  
 
Article (3)  
The herein instructions apply to all toys, with the exception of the follow ing 
products:  
 
- Items used as decorations for celebrations or festivals;  
- Miniatures designed as toys for adult assembly;  
- Equipment for collective use at playgrounds;  
- Sporting equipment;  
- Water sport equipment designed for use in deep waters;  
- Popular puppet s and dolls similar to adult assembly toys;   
 - Professional assembly toys in public places (shopping malls, play areas, 
etc.);  
- Puzzles comprising more than 500 pieces, or puzzles without illustrating 
pictures specifically for professionals;  
- Air guns and pis tols;  
- Fireworks that encompass spark capsules;  
- Slingshots and other tools for projecting stones;  
- Electric ovens, irons or similar products that operate using nominal voltage 
exceeding 24 volts;  
- Equipment with heating components for use under adult superv ision in an 
educational environment;  
- Vehicles with combustion engines;  
- Toy steam engines;  
- Bicycles designed for sports or travel on public roads;  
- Games that are connected to a television screen and use a nominal voltage 
of more than 24 volts;  
- Fake stat ues for children;  
- Remanufacturing of genuine firearms;  
- Children’s decorative jewellery.  
 
 
Chapter (3)  
Fundamental Safety Requirements  
 
Article (4)  
The instructions herein state the following fundamental safety requirements, 
which must be available in chi ldren’s toys. The instructions include general 
hazards (such as protection from dangers that might affect the health or lead 
to physical harm), and specific hazards (such as physical or mechanical 
features, inflammability, chemical specifications, electric  specifications, 
healthcare and hygiene, and radioactivity).  
 
4-1 General Hazards  
4-1-1 Toy users must be protected from hazards that might affect their health, 
or lead to inflicting bodily harm upon using them according to the prescribed 
or foreseen meth ods, considering normal child behaviour. Such hazards 
include:  
- Hazards related to the design, assembly, or components of the toy;   
 - Inherent hazards of using the toy that cannot be totally removed through 
modifying the toy structure and components with out altering the function of 
the toy or removing its essential components.  
 
4-1-2 The level of hazard associated with using the toy must correspond to the 
ability of its users and supervisors, when appropriate to address the hazard 
level. This concept app lies to toys that are by default prepared for use by 
children under the age of 36 months.  
4-1-3 The minimum age of toy users must determined, and/or the need to 
ensure its use only under adult supervision when necessary, so as to monitor 
the enforcement o f this concept.  
4-1-4 The toy user manual, and/or packaging material and packaging attached 
to the toys must actively and fully indicate to the users or supervisors the 
hazards that may ensue from using such toys, in addition to stipulating 
methods for pr eventing such hazards from occurring.  
 
4-2 Specific Hazards  
4-2-1 Physical and Mechanical Features:  
- Where appropriate, all toy components, and fixtures in cases of fixed playing, 
must entail the required mechanical strength and stability to endure the 
pressure to which the toys are subjected when in use without breaking or 
disfiguration, which would consequently result in the risk of bodily harm to 
the user;  
- All edges, uneven surfaces, ropes cables, and stalls that are accessible in toys 
must be desig ned and assembled so as to reduce to a minimum the risk of 
bodily harm resulting from contact with the toy;  
- In addition to any other part that may be detached from the toy, dimensions 
and components clearly designed for use by children aged less than 36 
months must be reasonably designed to prevent them from being swallowed 
and/or inhaled;  
- Toys must be designed and assembled in a manner that reduces the risk of 
bodily harm that may result from moving the different parts of the toy.  
- Toys, components of  toys and packaging materials must not pose, upon retail 
sale, any risk of suffocation or causing suffocation;  
- Toys designed and assembled to hold up or assist children in shallow waters 
should be designed in a manner that reduces as far as possible any  risks 
related to losing floating capability or losing support provided to a child, 
considering the recommended nature for use of the toy;   
 - Toys that are accessible and which form an enclosure to the user must have 
an exit that can be easily opened from inside;  
- Toys that provide mobility to users must have a braking system that should 
be, as far as possible, in line with the mobile energy resulting from this 
system. The braking system must be easy to operate by users and must not 
cause any risk of bodil y harm or ejection to the user;  
- The shape and assembly of projectiles and the kinetic power produced by a 
toy upon firing an object from a toy designed for this purpose must not 
constitute any unreasonable risk of bodily harm to the user, considering th e 
nature of the toy;  
- Toys must be designed without any heating components, so as to ensure 
that:  
1. The maximum temperature of any accessible surface does not cause burns 
upon touching the toy;  
2. The temperature, or the liquid or gas pressure containe d in a toy, must not 
reach a level of leakage unless for reasons related to the correct operation of 
the toy, given that the leakage of such equipment may lead to burns, 
combustion or other physical injuries.  
 
4-2-2 Flammability  
- Toys must not contain a ny flammable components within the environment 
of a child. Consequently, toys must:  
1. Be inflammable upon direct exposure to sparks or flames or any other 
source of fire;  
2. Be easily extinguished (flame disappears when the cause of fire is no longer 
valid); 
3. Burn slowly when set alight, provided the disbursement of flames is low;  
4. Be treated in a way that leads to the delay of combustion regardless of the 
chemical components in the toy.  
 
Flammable materials within a toy must not pose any threat of ig niting other 
materials used in the product.  
- The toys may not contain any hazardous components or items, unless 
where necessary for the correct operation of the toy, particularly items and 
equipment used for chemical experiments, assembly of models, mouldi ng 
of plastic or ceramics, paints, photography, or any other similar activities 
where the presence of such items or components may result in a flammable 
toy ensuing from the loss of volatile inflammable components.   
 - Toys must not be explosive or encompass tetryl materials when used in a 
designed or expected manner, considering normal child behaviour. This 
condition does not apply to triggering firework capsules.  
- Toys, particularly toys intended as chemical games, may not have any 
materials that:  
1. May explod e upon mixing;  
2. Explode during a chemical reaction or by heating;  
3. Explode when mixed with oxidising material;  
4. Contain volatile components that are flammable in the air, which could 
forge a flammable explosive mixture of air/vapour.  
 
4-2-3 Chemical Feature s 
- Toys must be designed or assembled so as not to pose health hazards or risk 
of bodily injuries by means of consumption through the mouth, inhaling, 
touching the skin or mucosa or eyes upon correct or expected use, considering 
the natural behaviour of c hildren.  
- For purposes of protecting children’s health, the bio availability resulting 
from using toys should be the following levels per day:  
1. Antimone 0.2 Microgram  
2. Arsenic 0.1 Microgram  
3. Barium 25.0 Microgram  
4. Cadmium 0.6 Microgram  
5. Chrome 0.3 Microgram  
6. Lead 0.7 Microgram  
7. Mercury 0.5 Microgram  
8. Selenium 5.0 Microgram  
  
The bio availability of the above components means the diluted extract of a 
toxic indication.  
 
- Toys must not entail any hazardous materials in quantities that may h arm 
the health of the child using the toy.  
In all cases, it is categorically prohibited to have any hazardous items or 
materials in toys, if such materials are prepared for use in the same manner as 
a toy when a limited number of materials or items is nec essary for the 
function of certain toys; particularly materials used for chemical experiments, 
assembly of models, moulding of plastic or ceramics, paints, photography, or 
any other similar activity through which such materials are allowed in  
 maximum conce ntrations set by the Jordanian Standards and Specifications 
related to children toys.  
 
 
 
 
4-2-4 Electric Specifications  
- Electric toys or any component inside a toy must not be operated using a 
nominal voltage exceeding 24 volts.  
- All mechanical part o f the toy that may be connected to an electric source 
and which is capable of producing an electric shock in addition to the cables 
and other electric conductors must be properly insulated and protected to 
prevent all risk of electric shock.  
- Electric to ys must be designed and assembled so as to ensure that the 
maximum temperature of surfaces that are directly accessible do not cause 
burns upon touching them.  
 
4-2-5 Health Care  
Toys must be designed and manufactured so as to fulfil health and hygiene 
requirements, so as to avert the hazards of contamination, contagion, and 
illnesses.  
 
4-2-6 Radioactivity  
Toys must not contain any radioactive materials or components, in any form 
or percentage that may be harmful to children as per the national legislatio ns 
issued to that end.  
 
 
Chapter (4)  
Warnings and Cautions  
 
Article (5)  
Clear and readable warnings and cautions must be affixed to toys, so as to 
reduce dangers ensuing from using the toy as set out in Article (4) above, 
particularly:  
 
5-1 Toys for chi ldren under the age of 36 months:  
Toys that are hazardous for children under the age of 36 months must bare a 
warning sign, such as “Not suitable for children under 36 months old”, or “Not  
 suitable for children under 3 years of age”, while adding a brief o n the specific 
hazards related to the affixed warning, which may also appear on the user 
manual.  
The said requirements do not apply to toys that are, by default, dimensions, 
specifications, features, or any other reasonable cause clearly unsuitable for 
children under the age of three.  
5-2 Skates, hanging swings or ferrules, sport swings, ropes and similar 
toys attached to a crossing beam:  
Instructions that draw attention to the need of maintaining the principal parts 
within fixed intervals must be attache d to such toys (i.e. fixtures, ropes, wings, 
etc.), while stressing that failure to undertake the above measures shall lead 
to the fall or overthrow the user. Specific instructions must also stipulate the 
correct assembly of the toy, while indicating any p arts that could be 
hazardous if assembled incorrectly.  
 
5-3 Functional Toys  
Functional toys, or the packaging therein, must entail cautionary signs 
stipulating the need to use the toys under direct adult supervision. Further, 
instructions related to preven tive measures and operation must be provided 
to the user in the form of caution stickers, which are normally attached to the 
tool or product, when the toy is a miniature or an imitation. The caution sign 
must also stipulate that such toys must be kept out of the reach very young 
children.  
Functional toys means toys that are used in the same manner or assembly as 
adult toys, while in most cases such toys are only miniatures of the 
aforementioned.  
 
5-4 Toys Containing Ground Hazardous Materials (Chemical To ys) 
a) Toys containing ground hazardous materials must bare a warning of the 
nature of such materials or items, while stipulating preventive measures to be 
considered by the user to avert the dangers associated with such materials, 
and briefly state them a ccording to the toy type. In case of serious accidents 
ensuing from using this type of toy, first aid instructions must be provided, in 
addition to an indication that the toys must be kept away from the reach of 
small children.  
b) In addition to the instr uctions stated in sub -paragraph 5 -4-a, chemical toys 
must bare a warning sign indicating that such toys should only be used by 
children over the age set out by the manufacturer, and under the direct 
supervision of adults.   
  
5-5 Slides and Children Skate Bo ards  
Such products must bare warning signs indicating the need to wear protective 
equipment. User instructions must also entail warnings stipulating that 
caution should be taken in using such toys, as they require the user to have 
the necessary skills for averting accidents or falls that may inflict harm upon 
them. It is recommended that the need to use protective gear such as helmet, 
gloves, knee and elbow pads, etc., be indicated.   
5-6 Toys for Use in Water  
Such products must bare warning signs indicati ng the need to use such toys 
only in water depths that keep children within the designed depth for the toy, 
and under supervision.  
 
 
Chapter (5)  
Jordanian Standards & Specifications for Toys  
 
Article (6)  
All toys must be inspected according to the accred ited Jordanian Standards 
and Specifications for this purpose by the Council set out in Mandatory 
Supplement (A), or any technically similar standards, so as to verify that they 
meet the principle safety requirements stipulated in Article (4).  
 
 
Chapter (6 ) 
General Provisions  
 
Article (7)  
The Corporation is thereto entitled to enforce the hereunder provisions:  
 
7-1 The herein instructions should not prevent inspectors of the Corporation 
or any other competent official departments from conducting tests, in  
addition to other examinations stipulated in the Jordanian Standards & 
Specifications, so as to verify that children’s toys conform to the mandatory 
requirements stipulated in the Jordanian technical rules or other competent 
instructions.  
 
7-2 Upon breac hing the provisions of the instructions hereinabove, any 
violator or responsible party is liable to all procedures and penalties  
 stipulated in the enacted Corporation Law and to the affiliate regulations and 
instructions as per the nature of violation. The  General Manager is entitled to 
undertake all procedures and arrangements deemed necessary when a 
violation is committed so as to prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of a 
violation. Violators have no right to  revert to damages compensation. The 
Corporat ion shall not bear any financial or non -financial liabilities ensuing 
from the procedures and measures enforced, with the exception of cases in 
which negligence on the part of the Corporation or any of its employees is 
proven thereto.  
 
7-3 If any resultin g case cannot be addressed according to provisions of the 
instructions herein, or a dispute occurs relating to the application, the General 
Manager shall examine the matter and issue a decision deemed appropriate to 
the case of dispute.  
 
 
Chapter (7)  
Inst ructions Review  
 
Article (8)  
The instructions herein shall be annually reviewed for amendment and 
modification. Where necessary, the instructions may be reviewed for the said 
purposes before this time.  
 
Chapter (8)  
Related Documents  
 
Article (9)  
- Europea n Instructions 88/378/EEC related to toy safety.  
- Standards and Specifications Corporation Law No (22) for 2000.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplement (a)  
(Mandatory)  
 
Jordanian Standards and Specification Related to Children’s Toys  
 
 
The following Jordanian st andards and specifications related to children’s toys 
must be enforced so as to ensure that the basic safety requirements stipulated 
in  
Article (4) therein are met, considering the possibility of updating this 
supplement periodically without the need to a mend the instructions and to 
publish it in the official gazette after its approval by the Council of Ministers.  
 
Serial No  Specification No  Title of Specification  Implementation 
Date  
1 838 -1/2007  Toys Safety, part (1): 
Mechanical and Physical 
features  17/6/2008  
2 838 -2/2007  Toys Safety, Part (2): 
Flammability  17/6/2008  
3 838 -3/2007  Toys Safety, part (3): Transfer 
of Elements  17/6/2008  
4 838 -4/2007  Toys Safety, part (4): Chemical 
Experiment Groups and related 
activities  17/6/2008  
5 838 -5/2007  Safety T oys, Part (5): Chemical 
Toys, excluding experimental 
toys  17/6/2008  
6 838 -6/2007  Toys Safety, part (6): 
photographic symbols of 17/6/2008   
 warning fixtures setting ages  
7 838 -7/2007  Toys Safety, part (7): finger 
paints, requirements and 
examination method s  17/6/2008  
8 838 -8/2007  Toys Safety, part (8): slides, 
swings, and similar toys for 
family use in/outside dwellings  17/6/2008  
9 10037/2007  Electric Toys Safety  17/6/2008