The Institutional Sensory Safety Compliance Checklist
Last updated: September 2026
A printable, standards-based checklist for vetting any sensory chew tool vendor before a classroom or clinic purchase — built for special education directors, school procurement officers, and clinic operations managers.
What’s inside the 2-page PDF
- ✓Safety testing & certification — the exact ASTM F963-23, CPSIA lead/phthalate, flammability, and small-parts line items to demand from any vendor, plus how to verify a Children’s Product Certificate.
- ✓Materials & construction — food-grade silicone verification, solid-core vs. hollow-shell risk, and age-grading checks.
- ✓Hygiene & lifecycle — sanitation protocols for shared classroom/clinic use and replacement policy standards.
- ✓Vendor & procurement readiness — the W-9 / COI / PO / Net-30 / tax-exempt paperwork checklist your business office will ask you for anyway.
Vendor-neutral and free to copy or share within your district or clinic.
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Frequently asked questions
What is inside the compliance checklist?
The checklist covers the safety standards sensory chew tools should meet — ASTM F963-23 and CPSIA — plus what to request from every vendor: accredited third-party lab reports, published firmness specifications, materials disclosures, and cleaning guidance rated for multi-student use.
How do I get the checklist?
Download it free from the compliance checklist page — no purchase required. Use it to vet any vendor before you buy, and keep a copy with your procurement records for audits.
What safety standards should sensory chew tools meet?
At minimum: ASTM F963-23, which covers physical and mechanical safety, and CPSIA compliance for lead and phthalates. Always ask vendors for accredited third-party lab reports — not just claims printed on a product page.
Can we get vendor onboarding documents?
Yes. We provide what districts need for vendor onboarding: invoicing set up for purchase orders with Net-30 terms and tax-exempt processing. Start through the wholesale page and we'll get your paperwork sorted.