Why BIS Certification Matters When Buying Toys in India?

Parents' top priority when buying toys for their children is safety. Toys are kids' companions; they are not just playthings, but actually play an important role in a child’s learning, creativity, and development. But along with fun, it is very important that the toy you are buying for your child must be safe, toxic-free, and durable. One of the most important factors that helps to ensure that the toy is safe and toxic-free is BIS Certification.

You must have seen BIS Certification on toys purchased online or offline. But it is necessary to know what it actually means and why it is so important. Let’s check out why BIS certification matters while buying any toy in India. At UAToys, it is ensured that each and every toy has BIS Certification.

What is BIS Certification?

BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards. It ensures the safety of many products, including toys. In 2021. The government makes it mandatory that all toy sellers must have the ISI mark from BIS on their toys. This helps the Government to ensure that each toy follows the safety guidelines before it reaches children’s hands.

Key Points about BIS Certification

• Ensures that toys are Non-Toxic
•           Ensures that toys do not have any sharp edges
•           Ensure that electrical toys meet safety standards.
•           Mandatory for all toy sellers in India.

Why is BIS Certification important?

It is very important for parents to not just look out for the toys that are colorful and full of fun, but also want the toy to be safe and non-toxic. The toys without BIS certification can be dangerous for your child. Let's see why BIS is a must.

1.     For the safety of the Child

Certified toys are tested and free from any type of harsh chemicals that are harmful. Non-certified toys may have harmful materials that can harm the child. BIS ensures that the toy is safe for kids of all ages.

2.     Prevents Choking

Toys that are uncertified can have many small detachable parts that can be life-threatening for toddlers. However, the toys that are BIS Certified are designed in such a way that these risks are minimized.

3.     Durability

The toys with BIS certification pass through a number of quality checks, which makes them long-lasting. Thus, this ensures parents that toys don’t need to be replaced very soon.

4.     Electrical toys safety

Most of the toys now are electrical or run on batteries. BIS certification ensures that such toys are safe and can be used without worrying.

5.     Parents’ peace of mind

When the BIS mark is there on the toy of your child, it is clear that the toy has undergone testing and is safe for your child. Thus, this gives peace of mind to parents.

What can happen if you buy uncertified toys?

If you buy uncertified, it can cause many problems, such as:

·      Toys can be made up of harmful materials, which can cause long-term health issues to your child.

·      Children can get injuries if toys have sharp edges.

·      Selling Uncertified toys in India is illegal, which means the toys are from unregulated sources.

·      These toys can break down easily, which leads to wastage of money.

That’s why in India, it is mandatory that toys must have BIS certification. At UA

Toys, all toys are BIS Certified and 100% authentic. There is a wide variety of toys available at UAtoys, which are affordable and safe.

Thus, there is no doubt that toys are an essential part of childhood, but it is also important that the toys you are purchasing are safe. So, to ensure safety, always buy toys that are BIS Certified.