OAR 333-016-0110: Labeling of Toys, Including Games

(1)(a) Labeling, literature, and marking. Known herein as Requirement No. 28. References in these rules to OAR 333-016-0110 shall include all subparagraphs of OAR 333-016-0110. Labeling requirements of OAR 333-016-0115 which are applicable to the product and which are in addition to or more demanding of the manufacturers shall apply in addition to the requirements of this section. (b) General labeling requirements: (A) Age grading. Toy packages shall be labeled to indicate the minimum recommended age (by months or by years) of children for whom the toy is intended; (B) Instructional literature. Information and instructions provided with the toy, whether on the package or in leaflet form, shall be easy to read and understand; (C) Producers markings. The principal components of toys or containers shall be marked with the name and address of the producer or distributor. This marking shall be legible and so positioned as to be easily seen by the customer and shall resist normal use conditions. Toys shall carry a code which will enable the producer to identify model changes, except for toys comprising many loose components, in which case, the code shall be placed on the permanent storage container. (2) Protective labeling. Known herein as Requirement No. 29: (a) Certain toys or packages are required to carry protective labeling in order to comply with OAR 333-016-0080(3)(a)(A)(i) (sharp edges); 333-016-0080(3)(a)(C)(iv); 333-016-0080(3)(g)(A) and (B); 333-016-0080(3)(h); and 333-016-0080(4)(b)(A), (B), and (C). They shall be labeled with the word “CAUTION” and a statement of the hazard on the principal display panel. In addition, the toys falling under the requirements of OAR 333-016-0080(3)(g)(A) and 333-016-0080(3)(h) shall themselves be labeled with the word “CAUTION” and a statement of the hazard. The principal display panel is defined as that part of a package which is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and customary conditions of display for retail sale; (b) Additional and special cautionary labeling requirements are provided in OAR 333-016-0080(3)(a)(C)(v); 333-016-0080(4)(a)(A), (B), and (C); 333-016-0080(4)(b)(A)(i); 333-016-0080(4)(c)(A)(i), (ii), and (iii); 333-016-0080(4)(d)(E); and 333-016-0080(4)(e)(D). (3) Printing size. Known herein as Requirement No. 30. All markings required by rules OAR 333-016-0080 and 333-016-0110 shall be of a permanent nature, whether paint-stenciled, die-stamped, molded, or indelibly stamped. All required markings shall appear in block lettering. Markings shall contrast sharply with their background (whether by color, projection, or indentation), and shall be readily visible and legible. Minimum lettering heights shall be as follows: Surface Area Displayed Marking (square inches) — Minimum Height of Lettering (inches): (a) Under 5 — 1/16; (b) 5 or more and under 25 — 1/8; (c) 25 or more and under 100 — 3/16; (d) 100 or more and under 400 — 1/4; (e) 400 or more — 1/2. (4) The term “toy” as used in this rule includes games.