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 Association
80 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