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The Toy Foundation Invites Members to Make an Impact on Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2022
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The Toy Foundation (TTF) is asking the toy industry to use Giving Tuesday — a day set aside on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving to support a favorite charity — to help children in need this holiday season through a donation to The Toy Bank.
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Toy Fair 2023 to Host “World of Toys” Pavilion by Spielwarenmesse eG
November 29, 2022
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The Toy Association has announced a new partnership with Spielwarenmesse eG to bring the Nuremberg exhibition provider’s World of Toys Pavilion to Toy Fair 2023, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
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European Union Court of Justice Annuls Titanium Dioxide Regulation
November 28, 2022
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The European Union Court of Justice (ECJ) recently annulled the sections of the European Commission’s Regulation 2020/217 that classified titanium dioxide (TiO2), a substance frequently found in toys and many other consumer products, as a carcinogen.
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Toy Association Joins 400+ Groups Requesting U.S. Government to Block Rail Strike
November 28, 2022
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With Congressional leaders back after Thanksgiving recess, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today delivered a letter to Congress — signed by The Toy Association and 427 other trade organizations and groups — urging the federal government to prevent a national rail strike.
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Webinar Reminder: Plan Your Media Strategy for a Reimagined Toy Fair
November 28, 2022
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Toy Fair 2023 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for “Toy Fair: PR & Marketing Strategies for a Reimagined Show,” a Toy Association webinar taking place Wednesday, December 14.
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Get 2023 Product in Front of Top-Tier Media at ‘The Play Date’
November 22, 2022
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With Toy Fair’s new fall timeline, The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events are giving toy manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their 2023 lineups to the press and select influencers in Q1 at “The Play Date.”
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Toy Safety Awareness Month: Media Updates
November 22, 2022
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With the second annual Toy Safety Awareness Month well underway, The Toy Association has been speaking out about the toy community’s commitment to product safety and sharing safe shopping tips with families.
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National Rail Strike Likely as Largest Union Rejects Labor Agreement
November 21, 2022
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The Toy Association is alerting members that a nationwide rail strike may happen as early as December 5 as a fourth railroad union did not ratify a tentative collective bargaining agreement reached in September.
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Squishmallows by Jazwares Wins Distinguished “Toy of the Year” Award
November 21, 2022
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In time for the most critical shopping days of the year, The Toy Foundation (TTF) announced Squishmallows from Jazwares has been named the winner of both the “Toy of the Year” and the “People’s Choice” awards, as part of the 23rd edition of the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration.
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Canadian Toy Association Inducts 2022 Hall of Fame Members
November 18, 2022
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The toy community gathered at the Canadian Toy Association’s (CTA) Hall of Fame Event at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario to celebrate the industry’s top leaders and trailblazers.
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UK Product Labeling Mandate Delayed by 2 Years
November 18, 2022
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The Toy Association is alerting members that sell product in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland), including toys, that the deadline to include a mandatory UK conformity assessment mark (“UKCA”) has been extended to December 31, 2024.
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Toy Fair 2023 to Host First-Ever Exhibit Design Awards
November 17, 2022
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Toy Fair will feature the inaugural exhibit awards next fall at the show, taking place September 30 to October 3.
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The Toy Association Shares Media Literacy Tips with Parents
November 15, 2022
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As part of Toy Safety Awareness Month this November, The Toy Association is sharing media literacy tips that will help parents raise media-savvy kids in the digital age.
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Toy Association Releases “Holiday 2022 STEAM Toy Guide”
November 14, 2022
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The Toy Association today unveiled its “Holiday 2022 STEAM Toy Guide,” which includes 30 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys.
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Toy Association Offers Member Resources for Toy Safety Media Inquiries
November 11, 2022
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Certain NGOs publish reports containing claims challenging the safety of toys. If a Toy Association member company’s product is included in one of these NGO lists, The Toy Association’s communications team is available to provide counsel on appropriate actions to take.
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