Toys R Us Takes Toy Safety Seriously
Toys R Us recently announced changes to its already rigorous quality assurance standards. These are the changes they are making:
1. Notification to manufacturers of increased quality assurance standards and oversight. They will let all of them know that any products shipped after March 1st must comply with these strict new standards.
2. Reduction of PVC use. By the end of 2008 all products must be produced without the addition of phthalates which have raised concerns about infant safety.
3. Elimination of nickel-cadmium batteries from all products.
Toys R Us wants to do everything they can to make their toys safe for our children:
“We love kids and babies, and our commitment to their safety is non-negotiable. We continue to look for ways to raise the bar on product safety and reinforce our leadership position in this regard. We sell toys and baby products every day of the year. As such, we have made it very clear to manufacturers that we need not wait for the finalization of the much-needed tighter federal standards that are currently pending in welcome legislation before the U.S. Congress. Our customers trust and expect that we will always do the right thing when it comes to the safety of children, and we take this responsibility very seriously.”
That is very good to hear.
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Intertek CG
Mar 4, 2008 at 6:00 pm
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Children’s safety is the principal concern of every parent and the responsibility of the whole community. We should provide both a safe home and the safest possible environment for children everywhere. Juvenile products and toys in general should always be tested, inspected, and assessed by third party service providers to ensure there are no potential risks or hazards that could be overlooked by the naked eye.
As the leading international provider of quality and safety services to both global and local industries, Intertek works with clients to enhance the design, safety and quality of juvenile products and toys everywhere. Our unique testing services ensure product compliance in accordance with international standards including the US Code of Federal Regulations Title 16, ASTM F963, the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials, European Standards EN 71 & EN 50088, European Directives, and more.
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