

Toy Safety Information - A guide
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 Test
Electrical and battery powered toys
Chemical toys and age warnings for older children
Accoustics and toys
Appendix A : About the TRA
Appendix B : TRA Code of Practice
Appendix C : BTHA Code of Practice
Appendix D : About the BTHA
Appendix E : Other sources of information
Toy Safety Problem : Contact Details
Published by
British Toy & Hobby Association80 Camberwell Road
London SE5 0EG
Telephone 020 7701 7271
Fax 020 7708 2437
Email admin@btha.co.uk
www.btha.co.uk
&
British Association of Toy Retailers
37 Alresford Road,
Winchester SO23 OHG
Telephone: +44 (0)1962 852364
Fax: +44 (0)1962 859194
email: get.downie@toyretailersassociation.co.uk
Contact: Moira Downie (Secretary) or Alison Newbold
Fourth Edition, 2002


























