BARK Leads Development of First-Ever Industry-Wide Dog Toy Safety Standard
Company Setting New Safety Benchmark for Dog Toys with State-of-the-Art
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Leveraging more than a decade of expertise and a deep understanding of dog play styles and preferences derived from designing thousands of dog toys, BARK began building a dedicated toy safety testing lab in 2022. The lab is equipped with advanced technology that mimics real-world use, focusing on chomping, dropping, pulling, and general wear and tear. With oversight from BARK Director of Safety
Grochal, an award-winning safety and standards executive who was named chairman of the inaugural subcommittee on Pet Product Safety by ASTM, a world-renowned international standards organization, is leading a group of manufacturers, retailers, testing labs, veterinary professionals, consultants, and consumers to define the safety standard for dog toys sold around the world. In his leadership role of the committee, Grochal has been instrumental in establishing industry-wide best practices for design safety for dog toys, as well as other dog products, and those built for cats, birds, fish, reptiles and more.
“There are more than 40 safety standards for various children’s products in the
BARK’s approach to safety is grounded in various team members’ extensive background in children's toy design from prior roles, as well as the knowledge and preference data from serving 6.5 million dogs since BARK’s founding in 2011. This unique combination has informed the development of comprehensive testing protocols and drives our commitment to creating the safest and most enjoyable toys for dogs. BARK’s team of inspectors completes more than 2,000 inspections each year, evaluating over 800,000 toys for even the most minor imperfections. This rigorous quality control process ensures that every toy BARK produces meets the highest safety and durability standards.
BARK’s Commitment to Industry-Wide Safety Standards
BARK believes in the importance of industry-wide safety standards for the wellbeing of dogs. By sharing its learnings and collaborating with other companies, BARK aims to elevate safety standards across the industry, offering consumers the assurance that their dog’s toys are among the safest available. BARK is also committed to transparency and invites other companies to adopt its safety standard. The company plans to publicly share its safety protocols, encouraging industry-wide adoption to ensure the highest level of safety for all dog toys on the market.
BARK’s mission extends beyond toys. The company is also pioneering safety standards for a wide range of pet products, including motor vehicle harnesses, leashes, collars, crates, travel carriers, beds, and more, further underscoring its commitment to the safety and happiness of all dogs.
“I’m proud of BARK’s leadership role in the first-ever safety standard for dog toys, furthering our mission to keep dogs happy,” said
Learn more about BARK’s toy testing lab and safety standard here.
About BARK
BARK is the world’s most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content. BARK’s dog-obsessed team applies its unique, data-driven understanding of what makes each dog special to design playstyle-specific toys, wildly satisfying treats, great food for your dog, effective and easy to use dental care, and dog-first experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Founded in 2011, BARK loyally serves dogs nationwide with themed toys and treats subscriptions,
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