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UT Researcher Helps Develop Green Toy Standards – Tennessee Today

Tennessee Today
The standard recognizes companies which use safer chemicals and healthier, more environmentally-preferable materials in toys. “While there are standards addressing the safety of toys, such as choking hazards, there are no North American standards to …

Ban toy guns, keep real ones? – The Detroit News

The Detroit News
There’s the law that compelled the Department of Education to create a gun safety curriculum for use in elementary schools. There’s a law, signed by Gov. Rick Snyder, that removed a family un-friendly age restriction on hunting.

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2012 Toy Trends Unveiled by Industry Experts at American International Toy Fair – Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento Bee
For tips on toy safety and trends year-round, visit ToyInfo.org. Toy Fair is an annual event that is owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA). The largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, the show brings together more than 1000 …
Global Toy Industry Makes its Way to New York City for 109th American …MarketWatch (press release)
Play is Happening in New York City as the 109th American International Toy …NEWS.GNOM.ES

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Tumblekins Toys recalled – Equities.com

Equities.com
International Playthings of Parsippany, NJ, is recalling 31000 toys for toddlers due to choking and laceration hazards, a watchdog agency said. The toys can break into small pieces, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
NewYorkInjuryNews (press release)

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Lead found in pizza playset, fishing game, toys – CBC.ca

CBC.ca

CBC.ca
Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act’s toy regulations, the surface coating of a toy must not contain more than 90 milligrams per kilogram in total lead. Lead is toxic to children even at low exposure levels, Health Canada warns.
MarketWatch (press release)
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Magnet Toy Class Action Settlement
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – On December 15, 2011, the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, U.S.D.J., granted final approval of a class action settlement in the lawsuit Chris Doering, et al. v. MEGA …
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Toys without Malaysian Conformity mark may cause cancer
KUALA LUMPUR: That toy may look attractive, but beware! It could pose hidden dangers to your children. It [...]
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Playmobil sells more toy sets worldwide than ever – MaltaToday

MaltaToday
The state-of-the-art production facility in Malta is also responsible for the complete production of all products in the Playmobil 1.2.3 Range, which targets toddlers and therefore requires the highest degree of toy safety.

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Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings – MyHealthNewsDaily

MyHealthNewsDaily

MyHealthNewsDaily
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Playthings LLC, of Parsippany, NJ, and Lishui Treetoys Trading Co. Ltd., of China, announced a voluntary recall of about 31000 Tumblekins Toys. Hazard: The toys can break into …

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FAO Schwarz Celebrates 150th Anniversary by Presenting Gallery of Historic Toys – Bradenton Herald

Bradenton Herald
22, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Since 1862, one brand has embodied whimsical, high-quality, innovative toys. Now celebrating its 150th Anniversary, FAO Schwarz is marking this rare milestone in the world of retail by unveiling a special gallery featuring …

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