TIA Response to HealthyToys.org

Toy Industry Association Statement in Response to HealthyToys.org

The Toy Industry Association finds the report from Healthytoys.org is misleading to consumers, at best. Healthytoys.org’s statement fully admits the “testing method” they use is only good for screening purposes. Thus, it is not an accurate measurement of the amount of any substance, nor is it a method consistent with U.S. safety standards for toys. Further, Healthytoys.org even acknowledges their own ratings, “do not provide a measure of health risk or chemical exposure associated with any individual toy...”

The truth is toys are a highly regulated industry that has been subject to even more intense scrutiny – from industry, retailers, government and consumer organizations – in the past 18 months. And, as we heard form the Consumer Product Safety Commission last month they have significantly increased their enforcement and inspection efforts and are finding far fewer issues. That is the real news this year.

The Toy Industry Association and its members are committed to the health and safety of the children who play with our toys. TIA members are always working hard to ensure that toys sold in the U.S. meet or exceed all safety standards – so consumers can be confident in the safety of toys.

About TIA
TIA is the not-for-profit trade association for producers and importers of toys and youth entertainment products sold in North America, representing over 500 companies who account for approximately 85% of domestic toy sales.  Toy safety is the number one priority for the toy industry. TIA has a long history of leadership in toy safety including development of the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 30 years ago, and working with government, consumers and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe play. For more information on toy safety, click here.