Before you search for a standard, you may have noticed that the names of these standards are long, and include acronyms and numbers. This is the standard identification number and title. Each standard identification number has the same elements. They include:

1. The issuing Standard Development Organization (SDO) who published the document.
2. The standard number.
3. The year of publication or revision of the document.
4. The title of the standard.

Let’s break down the standard identification number and title for the toy safety standard:

The SDO, Standard Number, Year of Revision, and Standard Title on ASTM F963-17 are labeled.

ASTM F963-23 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

This screenshot shows the superseded 2017 version of the safety standard. The updated standard number is actually F963-23, indicating it was updated in 2023. You can find this standard in the ASTM Compass database.