Social Responsibility

ICTI members recognize that there should be a lawful, fair, safe and healthy work environment for those employed in the manufacture of toys. In 1995, ICTI adopted a Code of Business Practices and, in 1996, it expanded this Code and also adopted a Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Guide to encourage such conditions in toy factories around the world. Since, then, ICTI members have twice revised the code as this continues to be a priority for toy manufacturers.

In 2004, ICTI established the ICTI CARE Process, a program to ensure manufacturing compliance with the ICTI Code of Business Practices.

Environmental issues are also discussed regularly at the Council meetings. ICTI responds to issues that are raised by consumer and other groups concerning the sale of certain types of products, or trade practices such as television advertising directed to children.

ICTI members are active participants in their own government and consumer group discussions on current issues involving children and their welfare. Many of its members, for example, are working with local organizations for the blind to produce and distribute catalogues highlighting toys appropriate for blind and partially sighted children.