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. (read more)
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. (read more)
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. (read more)
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