TIA Initiatives

Toy safety is the industry’s highest priority, and TIA supports this commitment with programs and services. We lead the ongoing review process for ASTM F963, the comprehensive U.S. toy safety standard, and we present educational seminars on toy safety standards and related regulatory developments.  We also initiate public education to guide consumers and caregivers on safe play.

Toy Safety Certification Program
In August of 2007, TIA engaged ANSI staff to coordinate a public-private partnership to develop technical and international policy guidance regarding conformity assessment solutions for toy safety. It resulted in a guidance document that was published in February 2008 for public comment. The comments that were received were discussed in detail at a two-day meeting in Atlanta, GA attended by key representatives from the toy safetycommunity. Read more...

TIA Testifies at CPSC Hearing
On June 18, TIA President Carter Keithley testified before a Senate Subcommittee and demonstrated the toy industry's excellent record in assuring toy safety. Under the banner of TIA, Keithley noted that the U.S. toy industry has led the world in the development of toy safety standards, and that the success of the standard is demonstrated by the low incidence of toy related injuries. Read more…