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2/10/2026

Two Revised EN71 Standards Published as Europe Transitions to Toy Safety Regulation

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published two updated toy safety standards under the EN71 series of regulations as the European Union begins the transition from the Toy Safety Directive (TSD)

2/10/2026

Bid to Give the Gift of Play! Toy Foundation Online Auction is Now Open

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) online auction in celebration of the Toy of the Year® Awards and Toy Fair® is now open for your bids!

2/10/2026

People of Play™ Toy Fair® Party Marks 26 Years of Industry Connection in Support of the YIC

People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, will host its 26th annual Toy Fair® POP Pub Party on Monday, February 16, at Connolly’s Pub (121 W 45th St.) beginning at 6 p.m., bringing together the toy and game industry for an evening of networking, celebration, and philanthropy.

2/9/2026

Countdown to Toy Fair®: Top 6 Tips for a Successful Show

The wait is almost over! The 120th Toy Fair® will kick off this weekend, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.

2/6/2026

Don’t Miss the Toy Trends Briefing at Toy Fair

Get ready to discover the hottest toy and play trends of 2026! All Toy Fair attendees are invited to attend The Toy Association's "Toy Trends Briefing" on opening day of Toy Fair®, a must-see unveiling of the hottest toy trends and consumer shopping

2/5/2026

Minnesota Launches PFAS Reporting System

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is advancing implementation of the state’s PFAS pollution prevention laws to meet its goal of phasing out nonessential PFAS in consumer products by 2032.

2/4/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Industry Priorities on New York EPR Legislation

On February 2, Toy Association staff met with state legislators in Albany to advocate for toy industry priorities related to packaging and sustainability issues currently under consideration in the New York State Assembly and Senate.

2/4/2026

WiT Announces New and Returning 2026 Board Members

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has appointed Cristina Liquori and Tracy Warshauer to its 2026 Board of Directors, each for a three-year term.

2/3/2026

Engage with The Toy Foundation™ at Toy Fair®

From attending the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards fundraiser to donating product at the close of Toy Fair, there are multiple opportunities for every exhibitor and attendee to get involved and give back.

2/3/2026

U.S. Toy Industry Returns to Growth in 2025, Circana Reports

Following two years of stagnation and decline, the U.S. toy industry returned to growth in 2025.

2/2/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Science-Based Approach to California Microplastics Review

On January 30, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding consumer products that contain or generate microplastics, including children’s toys.