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U.S.A. Toy
and Child Safety Resources
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Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
The US Consumer
Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from
unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. It sets toy safety standards. The CPSC is
committed to protecting consumers and families and
children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products -
such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household
chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the
rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products.
CPSC Toy Recalls
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Toy
Industry Association™ (USA) |
The Toy Industry Association
(TIA) Toy Industry
Association™, Inc. (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. Associate members include
licensors, designers, inventors, safety consultants, testing
laboratories, communications professionals and the media.
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Dr. Toy |
Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, PhD,
has been for many years one of the nation's and world’s leading experts
on play, toys, and children's products.
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World
Against Toys Causing Harm |
World
Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.),
a Massachusetts charitable non-profit corporation, was founded by
Edward M. Swartz, a nationally known trial lawyer and child safety
consumer advocate. Since 1968, Swartz has worked to educate the public
about life-threatening toys and other children’s products, including
children’s furniture, clothing and playground equipment.
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Product Recalls
Consumer Watch |
ConsumerWatch.com is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about thousands of products currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about product recalls.
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International
Toy and Child Safety Resources
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Council of Toy
Industries |
The
International Council of Toy
Industries The health and safety of children
throughout the world is the driving force behind ICTI, which promotes
international toy safety standards and a responsible attitude to
advertising and marketing to children.
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Kids Worldwide |
Safe
Kids Worldwide is a global network of
organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury,
a leading killer of children 14 and under. More than 450 coalitions in
16 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators,
corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and
protect families.
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