China Restricts Fuse Bead Sales

Intended for Children < 14 Years

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Yes

Prohibit illegally bundling household appliances with such toy products as giveaways or tied accessories at factory release.

Products must clearly specify the age-grading and safety warnings on prominent locations, advising parents to supervise children and select age-appropriate toys.

Vague or misleading age labeling is strictly banned.

No

No

Fuse beads, pegboards, tweezers, and heating components must strictly adhere to compulsory national toy safety standards:

•  GB 6675 (Toy Safety Series),
•  GB 19865 (Electric Toy Safety),

Heating element voltage MUST ≤ 24V.

Intended for Persons ≥ 14

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Household electric irons designed under GB 4706.2#2 must NOT be included or sold as heating components for fuse bead products.

Merchants are strictly forbidden from using images or videos of young children operating the product in marketing materials, and must not claim or imply that adult-targeted fuse bead sets are suitable for children.

Manufacturers

Must adhere to strict compliance with relevant laws and enforce rigorous internal quality controls.

Retailers & Distributors

Must fulfill primary responsibility for product quality and conduct strict incoming stock inspections.

E-Commerce Platforms

Must audit and verify sellers of fuse bead products on their platforms, immediately remove non-compliant items, and report violations to market regulation authorities.

Regulators

Market supervision authorities at all levels will crack down on non-compliant merchants and publicly expose typical cases. Industry associations are tasked with promoting self-regulation.