TOY SAFETY INFORMATION - a guide


TOY SAFETY PROBLEM?


TRA HELPLINE - Telephone: 01962 852364 Fax: 01962 859194
or our Toy Safety Consultant

(For TRA) Clive Shelton
Clive Shelton Associates
Telephone : +44 (0) 208 249 6524
Fax : +44 (0) 208 249 6554
E-Mail: cliveshelton@toysafe.co.uk

(For BTHA) Keith Lister M.I.M, QATC (Europe) Ltd
Telephone: 01702 200164
Fax: 01702 200174
E-Mail: keith.lister@qatc.co.uk

The material in this document is intended as a guide for both management and staff, but the TRA and the BTHA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of the contents.


Contents

Introduction - How to use this guide

The CE Mark, the Lion Mark and the Approved Lion Mark

Toy Safety Regulations and Standards

What is a toy?

Advising customers on toys for children under 3 years (Age labelling and age warnings, 'Under supervision', Choke Hazard Test

Electrical and battery powered toys, Chemical toys and age warnings for older children, Accoustics and toys

Appendices A & B : About the TRA & TRA Code of Practice

Appendices C & D : BTHA Code of Practice and About the BTHA

Appendix E : Other sources of information

Toy Safety Problem : Contact Details