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TIA, ANSI Seek Comments for Toy Safety Coordination Initiative

February 29, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS

 
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The U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA) in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) published for public review a safety assurance program for toys.

Developed in response to toy safety concerns raised during the summer of 2007, the program prescribes procedures and provides audit mechanisms for design hazard analysis, auditing manufacturing process controls and product safety testing.

The initiative was launched following an August 2007 vote by the TIA Board of Directors to endorse a three-point plan that would reinforce toy testing and inspection systems.

TIA commissioned ANSI to chair the initiative. Toy manufacturers and retailers, safety experts, consumer advocates and government authorities were involved in the program's development.

At a February 2008 meeting, the TIA Board of Directors endorsed the general direction of a proposal for a toy testing and safety verification system for toys sold in the U.S. market.

Following the public comment period, a final proposal will be presented to the TIA board for final adoption and implementation. At that time, a timetable for putting the program in action will also be provided.

The draft program and accompanying public comment reply form are available for download from the ANSI web site at www.ansi.org/publicreview.

The review period will extend from Feb. 22 to March 24, 2008.

Source: American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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