What safety performance tests are performed during the manufacturing process of cardboard cat house

In today's pet product market, the safety and comfort of cats' living environment are increasingly valued. As a new type of cat residence, the safety of the design and materials of Cardboard Cat House is of vital importance.

Structural safety test
Structural safety is the basis for evaluating whether Cardboard Cat House can withstand the daily activities of cats. Static and dynamic load tests are carried out by simulating various behaviors of cats in the house, such as jumping, climbing and hiding. These tests include top plate bending test, base compression test and side wall impact test, which are designed to ensure that the product will not have the risk of structural collapse, tipping or deformation during frequent use. In the multi-layer design, special attention is paid to the finite element analysis of the firmness and force distribution of the connectors to confirm that they can maintain stable support capacity under repeated use. In addition, for the detachable structure, repeated assembly tests are carried out to test the stability of the buckle parts to ensure that they will not loosen or break due to frequent assembly, thereby affecting the overall safety.

Material safety test
The main materials of Cardboard Cat House are mainly composed of corrugated cardboard and high-density paper composite board. These materials must pass a series of rigorous safety tests, including heavy metal content, formaldehyde emission, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and biological toxicity tests. The printing inks, adhesives and coating materials used in the cardboard must comply with pet product safety standards to ensure that they do not contain harmful substances such as benzene, toluene and phthalates. If plant dyeing or waterproof coating technology is used, the potential toxicological reaction of its ingredients to cat licking behavior must also be evaluated to ensure that it will not pose a threat to the health of cats in the case of long-term contact. Some high-end manufacturers will implement safety certification based on standard systems such as European EN 71, American ASTM F963 or ISO 8124 according to the requirements of the international market to ensure the wide adaptability of the product.

Corner and surface safety testing
When cats use Cardboard Cat House, their bodies will frequently contact the inner and outer walls, entrances and exits, window holes and other structures of the house. Therefore, all edges must be rounded and deburred. During the professional testing process, standard force is used to simulate the action of the cat's body rubbing the edge, and a high-speed camera is used to record whether there is a risk of scratches. At the same time, the size consistency of small holes and channel interfaces is tested to ensure that cats will not get stuck or pinched due to structural design problems during entry and exit. In addition, a chewing residue test is required to check whether the product will produce dangerous factors such as paper scraps falling off or sharp objects after long-term chewing, which is especially important for cats with a tendency to chew.

Odor and sensitivity test
The odor and chemical residue problems of Cardboard Cat House directly affect the cat's willingness to use it. To this end, odor detection and olfactory adaptability experiments must be carried out. The inspectors use an odor analyzer to evaluate whether the product releases irritating gases under normal temperature, heating and humid conditions, and conduct comparative experiments based on the behavioral reactions of cats in a field breeding environment. If the cat shows abnormal reactions such as escape, frequent sneezing or increased licking frequency after the first contact, the product is judged to be unsuitable for use. In addition, it is necessary to simulate the odor changes in a humid environment to ensure that the product can maintain a good user experience in various environments.