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Oregon Publishes Amendments to Toxic-Free Kids Act
November 12, 2024
 
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division has recently published an amendment to the administrative rules for the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act (TFKA), following the passage of House Bill 3043 (HB 3043).

 
The Toy Association™ Offers Support to Members Who Receive Media Inquiries About Safety
November 8, 2024
 
If a member company’s product is included in a misinformed “dangeroys toy” list by an NGO, The Toy Association’s communications team is available to provide counsel on appropriate actions to take.

 
CPSC Extends Comment Period to Weigh in on New Toy Safety Requirements for Water Beads
November 5, 2024
 
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to extend the public comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on adding additional performance and labeling requirements for toys that are composed of or contain water beads. The new deadline is December 8.

 
U.S.-China Commission to Release Annual Report at November 19 Public Event
November 1, 2024
 
The Toy Association is alerting the industry that the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public event for the release of its 2024 Annual Report to Congress on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

 
Toy Association Rallies for Stronger Anti-Counterfeit Legislation at 'Canceling Counterfeits' Event
October 31, 2024
 
Toy Association staff attended a “Canceling Counterfeits” event hosted by the National Crime Prevention Council on October 30 to advocate for stronger protections against illicit and unsafe products.

 
ILA & USMX to Resume East & Gulf Coast Port Contract Negotiations in November
October 28, 2024
 
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the union that represents longshore workers along the East and Gulf Coasts, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) released a joint statement on October 25 that both parties will resume discussions on a new master contract in November.

 
How Companies Can Support Toy Safety Awareness Month
October 25, 2024
 
Ahead of the fourth annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, which kicks off Friday, November 1, The Toy Association™ is encouraging toy manufacturers and retailers to get involved throughout the month by offering parents and caregivers reliable information on safe toy shopping, appropriate toy selection, and safe play at home.

 
Toy Safety Awareness Month Kicks off Nov. 1
October 14, 2024
 
On Friday, November 1, The Toy Association™ will kick off the fourth annual Toy Safety Awareness Month, an industry-wide initiative that champions safe play and responsible toy shopping during the height of the holiday shopping season.

 
California Passes First Textile EPR Program: What Manufacturers Need to Know
October 11, 2024
 
The Toy Association breaks down the implementation timeline of the newly enacted Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 in California, the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program in the U.S.

 
Toy Association Leads U.S. Delegation Attending International Toy Safety Meetings
October 11, 2024
 
Toy Association staff recently met with consumer product safety professionals from around the world to advocate for global toy safety standards alignment and discuss areas for improvement.

 
East & Gulf Coast Dockworkers Suspend Strike Until January 15
October 4, 2024
 
On October 3, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a temporary agreement to allow operations at the ports to continue while both parties work towards a more permanent contract resolution.

 
The Toy Association™ Meets with CPSC Chairman & Government Officials on Key Industry Priorities
October 4, 2024
 
On October 3, Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association, and staff from the Association’s global government & regulatory affairs team met with government officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and House Speaker’s office to address issues facing members and the broader toy industry.

 
East Coast Dockworkers Go on Strike
October 1, 2024
 
Thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas have gone on strike as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) shut down all East Coast and Gulf Coast ports at midnight on Tuesday, October 1. The contract between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expired on September 30 and the two sides have not come to an agreement over wages and automation.

 
President Biden Signs Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Avoid Government Shutdown
September 27, 2024
 
On September 26, President Biden signed into law a continuing resolution (CR) that will extend funding for the federal government until December 20.

 
Toy Association Advocates for Stronger Protection Against Counterfeit Products at Capitol Hill Event
September 26, 2024
 
Toy Association staff attended a September 25 event on Capitol Hill called “SHOP SAFELY: Genuine Products for Fit, Function and Safety” to advocate for stronger protections against illicit and unsafe products, such as the SHOP SAFE Act.

 
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