1. Anatomy of School-Safe Scissors
🔵 Blunt Tip
- Design: Fully rounded tip (radius≥2mm)
- Purpose: Prevents stabbing/piercing injuries
- Key Cert: ASTM F967-17 (US) / EN71-1:2014 (EU)
- Target Age: 3-8 years (preschool to Grade 2)
⚪ Rounded Edge
- Design: Blade edges ground smooth (sharpness≤0.1mm)
- Purpose: Eliminates cutting fingers
- Key Cert: CPSIA §101 (US) / EN71-1 Clause 4.10 (EU)
- Target Age: 5+ years (Grade 1 onward)
Critical Insight: Top-tier scissors combine BOTH features (e.g., Fiskars Blunt+Rounded). Cheaper options choose one.
2. Compliance Requirements by Region
| Standard | Blunt Tip Requirement | Rounded Edge Requirement | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM F967 | Tip radius ≥2mm | Edge sharpness ≤0.25mm | Finger probe + 5N force |
| EN71-1 | No sharp points (Clause 4.7) | No cutting edges (Clause 4.10) | ISO 8124 fingertip sim |
| GB 6675 | Tip radius ≥2.5mm | Edge radius ≥0.5mm | 45° pull test with gauze |
Yiwu Reality: 60% of “blunt tip” samples fail radius checks – demand caliper measurement reports.
3. School Procurement Priorities
🚸 Preschools (Ages 3-5)
- Mandatory: Blunt tip ONLY (no blade safety needed)
- Top Pick: Plastic blades + <8cm length
- Yiwu Cost: ¥0.85-1.20/pair (MOQ 5,000+)
📚 Elementary (Ages 6-10)
- Mandatory: Blunt tip + Rounded edges
- Performance Need: Cuts 80gsm paper without folding
- Yiwu Cost: ¥1.50-2.80/pair (MOQ 3,000+)
🏫 Middle School+
- Optional: Pointed tips allowed
- Key: Spring-assist mechanism (reduces hand fatigue)
4. Cost vs. Safety Analysis (FOB Yiwu)
| Type | Unit Cost | ASTM Pass Rate | Injury Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blunt Tip Only | ¥0.95 | 45% | Medium |
| Rounded Edge Only | ¥1.20 | 78% | Low-Medium |
| Dual Safe | ¥2.30 | 98% | Low |
Lawsuit Reality: Schools using non-compliant scissors face $200K+ settlements (US CPSC data).
Protect Your Buyers
Penink verifies every shipment with:
✅ On-site radius & sharpness testing
✅ Randomly sample and inspect the received goods
✅ Close comparison between merchant samples and actual goods
Source Compliant Scissors:
- ✂️ www.peninkstationery.com
- 📱 WhatsApp +86 139 5844 9443
Where precision meets protection – no compromises on child safety.