New Delhi, May 7 -- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft "Indian Standard on the safety of toys" for public review and feedback as part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the safety standards of toys in the Indian market.

The standard, titled "Safety of Toys Part 12: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties - Comparison of ISO 8124-1, EN 71-1 and ASTM F963," aims to adopt ISO/TR 8124-9:2020 guidelines.

The draft standard is structured to ensure compliance with internationally recognised safety protocols outlined in ISO 8124-1, EN 71-1, and ASTM F963.

The BIS encourages stakeholders, including businesses and professionals involved in the toy industry, to examine the draft standard and pro...