Sound Candy — Push to Play Sound + Fruity Sweets
- Myungjun Kim
- Oct 16
- 2 min read
Make your candy aisle audible. Sound Candy pairs a mini pack of fruit sweets with a press-to-play sound capsule (fun SFX or short voice lines). The multisensory experience turns ordinary checkout pegs into quick demos that stop traffic and drive impulse picks—perfect for events, arcades, and gift bundles.
Why it sells
Multisensory novelty (sight + taste + sound) → stronger impulse conversion
UGC-friendly demo moment: shoppers press, hear, share
Collectible variants (different sounds/phrases) encourage repeat buys
Works across convenience, cinema, novelty, party channels
Recommended placements
Checkout pegs · Novelty gondolas · Cinema/arcade counters · Party favor endcaps · Event/carnival kits
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Spec (for buyers)
Product type: Mini sound module + fruit candy (individually wrapped)
Candy options: Pressed hard candy or pectin jelly (Strawberry / Lemon / Green Apple / Grape; customizable)
Candy count: 8–10 pcs (~2–3 g each); net 20–30 g
Sound module: ABS capsule with micro-speaker & push button
Content: SFX (pop/bubble/chime) or voice (2–4 short phrases, ≤2 s each)
Battery: Button cell (e.g., CR2032 or LR44/AG13), tool-secured compartment
Plays: ≥200 presses per unit (typical)
Dimensions: ~45–55 mm capsule (custom shapes/colors available)
Pack formats: Peggable blister card or window box; mixed-sound case assortments
Case pack: 24 / 48 / 96 units per master carton
Shelf life (candy): 12–18 months (cool & dry)
Origin: KR/CN (co-pack available)
Docs / Compliance
Food labeling (US): FDA 21 CFR 101 (Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergens, net wt., lot/date)
Toy/electronics: ASTM F963 / CPSIA (lead, phthalates, small parts, mechanical/physical)
Sound level: Conform to ASTM F963 acoustic requirements (toys with sound)
Button cells (Reese’s Law): 16 CFR part 1263 — secure battery door (tool/2-step), ingestion hazard labeling, instructions
Transport (if lithium coin cell): UN38.3 test summary available; IATA PI/marking as applicable
Barcoding: GS1/UPC per retail unit; tracking labels (CPSIA)
HS Codes (ref.): Candy 1704.90; set classification by essential character (candy vs toy variant)
MOQ & Lead Time
MOQ: One-Box Pilot (~96–144 units, mixed sounds) → standard 5,000–10,000 units/series
Lead time: Pilot 3–4 weeks ex-factory; repeat 5–7 weeks; DDP optional
> Customization: sound library (SFX/voice, EN/KR/JP), shell colorways, LED blink option, flavor mix, artwork (private label), limited “chase” sounds, 12–24 ct counter display.
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Label & QC Checklist (Quick)
Front: product name, Age 6+, sound icon (“Press to Play”), Net Wt.
Back: Nutrition Facts, ingredients (descending), allergen statement, origin, importer/distributor, lot/date code
Battery warnings (Reese’s Law): ingestion hazard text/icon; secure, tool-locked battery door; disposal info
AQL 2.5 inspection
Electronics: button action consistency, speaker function (≥95% pass), battery door torque test, drop test 1.2 m ×3
Candy: seal integrity, count/weight ±5%, date code legibility, moisture/aw checks
Acoustic check: compliance to ASTM sound limits; no sharp transients








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