ICTI News
Toy Industry to Induct Arnie Rubin and FAO Schwarz into Prestigious Hall of Fame
2 January 2012
The North American Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced that Arnie Rubin, Founder and CEO of Funrise Toy Corporation, and the late Frederick August Otto Schwarz, Founder of FAO Schwarz have been selected as the next inductees into the prestigious Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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European Commission Launches Toy Safety Campaign
1 December 2011
In an effort to help parents choose safe toys for their children and to encourage safe play, the European Commission (EC) announced the launch of a Toy Safety Campaign on November 29th in time for the holiday shopping season.
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U.S. and EU Toy Safety Information Presented to Chinese Manufacturers
29 November 2011
A practical understanding of U.S. and EU toy safety requirements was presented toy Chinese manufacturers at Toy Safety Training sessions held in Hong Kong on November 14th and in Dongguan, China on November 16th.
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U.S. CARU Conference Tackles Critical Issues in Advertising to Kids
11 October 2011
The Children’s Advertising and Review Unit’s (CARU) recent conference, “Marketing to Children: Privacy, Food and Digital Media” was held on October 5, 2011 in New York City, to provide updates and information on the U.S. children’s advertising industry.
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37th Annual ICTI Meeting to Take Place in Hong Kong October 16-18
1 October 2011
The Hong Kong Toys Council (HKTC) will host the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Council of Toy Industries in Hong Kong from October 16 to 18, 2011.
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Inaugural Consumer Product Safety Summit Links Canada, Mexico and U.S.
23 September 2011
Representatives of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada, and the Federal Agency of the United Mexican States (Profeco) agreed to promote “greater cooperation and engagement in ensuring the safety of products made and sold across North America” at the First North America Consumer Product Safety Summit held in Bethesda, MD on September 26th and 27th.
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India Revises Toy Safety Standard for Phthalates to Conform with Global Requirements
9 September 2011
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has updated its requirements for phthalates in toys to align with the phthalate limit currently in place in more than 30 countries, including the United States, Canada and member-states of the EU.
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France Publishes New Requirements for Foam Toy Puzzle Mats
23 August 2011
New requirements for foam toy “puzzle mats” were published in France’s Official Journal of the French Republic (OJFR) on July 22, 2011, following the results of a study conducted by the French Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Labor (ANSES) which concluded that formamide, (CAS# 75-12-7), which is used to make the puzzle mats, poses a health risk to young children.
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EU Toy Safety Directive in Effect July 20, 2011
9 August 2011
The European Union’s Toy Safety Directive (TSD), which strengthens the EU’s safety criteria for all toys produced domestically and imported from abroad, came into effect on July 20, 2011 (with the exception of chemical requirements). Approved on June 30, 2009, the law was officially implemented across each EU state on January 20, 2011.
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India Toy Fair Sparks Discussion about Anticipated Changes in Indian Toy Regulations
8 July 2011
Upcoming changes in Indian toy regulations were a leading topic at the “5th Toy Biz International,” the annual Toy Fair hosted by the Toy Association of India (TAI) held in New Delhi, July 2-4, 2011.
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China Toy Association Publishes Survey on Toy Consumption in China
5 July 2011
The China Toy Association (CTA) surveyed 5,000 consumers from first, second and third tier cities across the nation to assess the purchasing habits of its population over a period of three months in 2010.
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Global Toy Sales in 2010 Increased by Nearly 5%, NPD Reports
27 June 2011
Worldwide toy sales grew by nearly 5% (4.7%) in 2010 to USD $83.3 billion, reports leading market research firm The NPD Group.
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ICTI Care Process Survey Results Reveal Challenges Faced by Chinese Toy Factories
13 June 2011
The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) CARE Process (ICP) – the international toy industry's ethical manufacturing program aimed at ensuring safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide – has released a summary of its 2010 Survey Report.
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CARU West Coast Conference Focuses on Children’s Online Behavior
23 May 2011
On Wednesday, May 18th, the Children’s Advertising and Review Unit (CARU) hosted the 2011 Children’s Advertising and Online Privacy Summit in Universal City, California. The event, CARU’s first West Coast conference, focused on children’s online behavior and corresponding actions to assure that youth remain safe. Attended by nearly 100 persons, the session included strong representation from the toy industry – both toy companies and licensors were present.
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Canada Consumer Product Safety Act to Come into Force June 20th, 2011
13 May 2011
Health Canada has announced that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), signed into law in 2010, will come into force June 20th, 2011. The CCPSA reflects years of extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, consumer groups, children's organizations, standards development organizations, other levels of government and the general public, and applies to a wide variety of consumer products, including children’s toys.
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U.S. House Subcommittee Considers Draft Revisions to the CPSIA
11 April 2011
On Thursday, April 7, 2011, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing to review draft legislation proposing changes to address a number of problems that have been identified with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
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Huge Surge in International Interest at Toy Fair 2011
28 February 2011
New York, NY | February 28, 2011 – More than 25,000 players in the global toy industry flocked to New York City for the U.S.-based Toy Industry Association’s 108th American International Toy Fair held February 13-16. The largest toy trade show in the western hemisphere, Toy Fair 2011 welcomed more than 10,300 buyers from 91 countries to scout out 100,000+ innovative products on display, while exhibitors garnered worldwide media exposure and struck business deals across 360,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2011 Generates Ideas for the Industry
8 February 2011
8 February 2011 – The Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2011 signals that the toy industry is still on the up. After a strong year of business, the industry was full of optimism and ready for innovations and ideas. With its knowledge, innovation and network programme, the leading fair from 3-8 February 2011 generated many ideas and was rated exceptionally favourably. A total of 79,000 visitors came to Nuremberg (2010: 76,637).
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Record 90,000 Attend Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and Three Concurrent Trade Shows Fair 2011
14 January 2011
14 January 2011 – More than 34,000 buyers, a new fair record, took in the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, which concluded yesterday. Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest show of its kind, the fair welcomed buyers mainly from the Chinese mainland, the United States, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Australia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Toy Associations around the World Promote the Power of Play
11 January 2011
The North American Toy Industry Association (TIA), the Australian Toy Association (ATA) and the British Hobby & Toy Association (BHTA) have posted videos online that encourage parents, caregivers and children to explore the powerfully beneficial world of play.
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Brazil Raises Tariffs on Imported Toys by 15%
04 January 2011
On December 29th, Brazil increased tariffs on toy imports from 20% to 35%. The move marked the third time in eight days that the South American nation launched a trade-remedy case against imports in a bid to help Brazilian manufacturers gain a competitive edge.
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Canada First Jurisdiction in the World to Classify BPA as a “Toxic Substance”
19 October 2010
The Canadian government issued a final order on October 13th, 2010 classifying bisphenol A (BPA) as a toxic substance to be added to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Regulations to manage both the human health and environmental risks posed by BPA will be finalized by April 16th, 2012, according to Chemical Watch.
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British Toy & Hobby Association and Play England Encourage Play
01 October 2010
The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) partnered with Play England this past summer, asking parents to pledge that they will allot more time for their children to play.
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Australian Toy Association Addresses Childhood Obesity in Community Service TV Ad
15 September 2010
The Australian Toy Association (ATA) released a community service message screened over the summer in response to widespread concerns about childhood obesity and low levels of physical activity among kids. The commercial, designed to direct parents to purchase toys that promote active play, gives positive examples of the vital role that toys play in helping children’s physical and mental development.
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Largest Toy Markets in Europe and the U.S. Show Continued Resilience during the First Half of 2010
11 August 2010
Revenue growth in Europe's five largest toy markets—France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K.—experienced a five percent increase during the first half of 2010, while traditional toy sales in the United States remained largely unchanged reports leading market research company The NPD Group.
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U.S. Leaders of the APEC Toy Safety Initiative Honored for Outstanding Accomplishments
9 August 2010
Members of the APEC Toy Safety Initiative, a group formed to improve the alignment of international toy safety standards and conformity assessment practices while reducing technical barriers to trade, were the recipients of the 2010 ANSI Chairman's Award. TIA staff and toy industry leaders shared the stage with executives from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce.
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ICTI Delegates Convene in Brazil for 36th Annual General Meeting
15 April 2010
Delegates from 19 nations across Asia, Europe and the Americas attended the International Council of Toy Industries' 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sao Paulo, Brazil April 7-8, 2010. Hosted by ABRINQ, the national toy association of Brazil, the meeting's agenda focused on toy safety standards, environmental regulations, and marketing challenges facing the global toy industry. The delegates also began a discussion of steps that could be taken to more effectively represent the industry across international jurisdictions.
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