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New European Union Microplastics Ban to Affect Toymakers
September 26, 2023
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The European Commission yesterday adopted measures that?restrict microplastics under the European Union REACH chemical legislation. The new regulations will immediately affect toymakers that use glitter in their products (along with other products that fall under the scope for microplastics, such as microbeads).
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Update: CPSC Publishes Final Rule for Button and Coin Cell Batteries in Consumer Products
September 25, 2023
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As required by Reese’s Law, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule on September 21, 2023 with provisions outlined for button and coin cell batteries found in common household products. While toys are specifically exempt from Reese’s Law since they are already covered by ASTM F963, these changes will affect products that are outside of the scope of toys made for children under age 14.
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The Toy Association™ Tracks Nationwide EPR Bills to Protect Members
September 18, 2023
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Staff from The Toy Association’s global government and regulatory affairs team attended the 2023 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum from September 11 to 14 in Portland, Oregon to continue efforts to ensure consistency across state EPR (extended producer responsibility) programs.
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Update: FTC Releases Staff Recommendations on ‘Stealth Advertising’
September 18, 2023
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At the agency’s virtual public meeting on Thursday, September 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted to release staff recommendations on the issue of “stealth advertising in digital media” and how it affects kids and teens.
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The Toy Association™ to Host Safety & Compliance Update at Toy Fair®
September 12, 2023
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All registered Toy Fair attendees are invited to attend The Toy Association’s “Legislation, Safety, & Compliance Update” during Toy Fair®. The safety seminar will take place Monday, October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Hall 1E at the Javits Center in New York City.
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CPSC Establishes Federal Mandatory Safety Standard for Button Cell Batteries in Consumer Products
September 11, 2023
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to approve a federal mandatory safety standard to address the dangers associated with button and coin cell batteries found in common household products.
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FTC to Hold Public Meeting on New Recommendations for Protecting Kids from Misleading Online Ads
September 11, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, September 14 that will address the issue of protecting kids from “stealth advertising” in digital media.
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The Toy Association™ Addresses Counterfeiting & Piracy Concerns in Comments to USPTO
August 28, 2023
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The Toy Association™ has submitted comments to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that address members’ priorities regarding anti-counterfeiting and piracy strategies.
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Toy Association Submits Comments to FTC on New Method of Obtaining Parental Consent under COPPA
August 21, 2023
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The Toy Association™, incorporating feedback from its Children’s Online Safety Committee members, submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in support of a proposal for a new method for obtaining parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule.
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CPSC Chair to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Toy Association’s Toy Safety Seminar During Toy Fair®
August 15, 2023
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The Toy Association™ has announced that Alexander Hoehn-Saric, chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will be the keynote speaker at the “Legislation, Safety, & Compliance Update,” during Toy Fair®. The toy safety seminar will take place on Monday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Hall 1E at the Javits Center in New York City.
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Toy Association Alerts Members About Newly Proposed FDA Cosmetics Compliance Guidelines
August 14, 2023
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The Toy Association™ is alerting members that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released a draft guidance document titled “Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products,” which provides more information on the newly required compliance deadlines under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
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August Marks National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education & Awareness Month
August 3, 2023
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The Senate introduced a bipartisan resolution on July 31 to designate August as National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month.
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Oregon Governor Signs Chemical Reporting Legislation into Law
August 2, 2023
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On July 31, the governor of Oregon signed the Toxic-Free Kids Modernization Act into law, marking the latest step by the state to further expand the Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA), despite pending litigation in federal court on provisions under the act and ongoing advocacy efforts from The Toy Association’s state government affairs team and its partners.
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UK Announces 'Indefinite Extension' for Product Labeling Mandate
August 2, 2023
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The Toy Association is alerting members that the UK government is backpedaling on its UK Conformity Assessment ("UKCA") labeling requirement for products sold in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland).
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New EU Battery Recycling Regulations Take Effect in August
July 31, 2023
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The Toy Association is alerting members to the European Union’s new regulations for all batteries sold in the EU, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and will come into effect on August 18.
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