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There is a growing trend for Information Technology Equipment to be marketed with children as
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children, including children in developing nations, are examples of the trend.
' l% V [9 F1 U1 k8 K7 j& qWhat are the appropriate requirements for such ITE marketed with children as an intended user
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE:
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Paper format on UL.com. The paper includes a scope, background, certification strategy and1 ]! i9 Q$ y5 X: W
outline of key considerations, drawing upon UL 696, Safety of Electric Toys, and ASTM F 963,+ i" \- _% ~0 o% _% P* A" L: N
Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety, in additional to UL/IEC 60950-1. The; Q. ]6 e# ~0 `1 [
PAG may be accessed in the ‘What’s New’ area (February 8, 2008) of the UL ‘ITE Services’
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RATIONALE:9 t1 q! P3 P% U7 k6 j" n
Please consult the referenced PAG on UL.com for the background/rationale behind the UL
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