Sex Toy Testing Laboratory

Global acceptance of adult toys has been increasing, but due to the lack of product standards, the quality of sex toys varies significantly. With the rapid growth of the user base, incidents of sexual toys causing harm to the human body have been increasing year by year. As a result, the Swedish Standards Institute (Sis) began working on establishing the first international standard for the design and safety requirements of adult products.

iso 3533:2021, titled Sex toys - Design and safety requirements for products in direct contact with genitalia, the anus, or both, was released on September 29, 2021. For an industry with long-term robust growth and an estimated annual sales value of $300 billion, this is a groundbreaking, global standard. Most agencies expect this industry to continue its strong growth. However, this has largely been an unregulated field until now. This new standard is an important tool for manufacturers to ensure the quality of their products. ISO 3533:2021 was developed within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), making it valid in 165 out of the 195 countries/regions worldwide. Standardization is a collaborative effort that must balance various interests to make the requirements as clear and useful as possible. The standard is voluntary to follow, primarily aimed at manufacturers, but retailers and consumers can also refer to it when purchasing sex toys.

ISO 3533:2021 is voluntary, primarily targeting manufacturers, but retailers and consumers can refer to it when buying sex toys. Products meeting this standard can carry corresponding labels on their packaging as a guarantee of product quality. The implementation of this standard has had a positive impact on the adult products industry, improving product safety and quality levels, and helping consumers identify and select safe and reliable adult products. Meanwhile, the standard also provides manufacturers with clear production guidance and quality control standards, helping improve their competitiveness and market position.

What are adult products?

1. Safety products: Condoms, lubricants, spermicide, and enema solutions.

2. Adult toys and games: Sex dolls, mannequins, female massagers, vibrating massagers, and other devices.

3. Bondage gear and accessories: Nipple clamps, chastity devices, and items used for bondage, decoration, or restriction.

4. Lingerie and costumes: Provocative clothing or accessories, such as crotchless underwear, see-through outfits, etc.

5. Sensory pleasure products: Edible lingerie, sexual massage oils, etc.

6. Sex furniture: Swings, wedge cushions, and pillows.

7. Sex enhancement products: Genital desensitizers, penis pumps, etc.

8. Novelty items: Adult novelty items shaped like genitalia, including toys, collectibles, etc.

Testing Items for the New ISO 3533:2021 Standard:

- Risk Assessment: Potential and foreseeable dangers due to physical, electrical, and chemical factors.

- Design Requirements:

 - Shell-type products must be easy to disassemble.

 - Moving parts should have locking mechanisms.

 - Sex toys with heating functions should not exceed 47.7°C (118°F) to prevent burns.

 - Parts of toys that come into contact with intimate body parts should be smooth, without burrs or sharp edges.

- Electrical Safety:

 - General electrical safety.

 - Risk assessment by third-party labs for electrical stimulation products (IEC 60601 series).

- Chemical Safety:

 - Compliance with applicable laws and regulations of the importing country, such as RoHS, REACH, POP, etc.

 - List of restricted substances.

- Biocompatibility:

 - Ensuring the materials used are safe for human contact.

- User Information:

 - Information on packaging and manuals, including instructions, warnings, etc.

Testing Standards:

1. International toy standards ISO 8124, IEC 62115.

2. Chinese toy standards GB 6675, GB 19865, GB/T 5296.5.

3. US toy standards ASTM F963/HR 4040.

4. EU toy safety standards EN 71, EN 62115/EN IEC 62115, 2009/48/EC.

5. Australian toy safety requirements AS/NZS ISO 8124; AS/NZS 62115; CPN.

6. Japanese toy standards ST 2016.

7. Brazilian toy regulations ABNT NBR NM300.

8. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) toy technical regulations and certifications.

9. Canadian toy standards SOR/2011-17.

Lead Time:

- Regular service: 7-12 working days. (Urgent service, to be confirmed, expedited service pending.)

- Sample size: 3-6 finished products.