Toy Safety Information - A guide


Appendix B: TRA Code of practice


  1. I/we agree to offer for sale only products that conform to all current toy safety legislation, and to exercise due diligence in regard to the safety of all toys I/we retail.
  2. I/we agree to deal as promptly as possible with any enquiries as to the safety of the products retailed by this business and take effective action where appropriate: the Association will be notified as soon as possible of any allegations by an enforcement authority that a product being offered for sale:
    1. does not fully comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations, 1995, or
    2. is deemed to be a ‘defective product’ within Part I of the Consumer Protection Act; or
    3. does not comply with the ‘general safety’ requirement under section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987; or
    4. contravenes any safety regulations in relation to toys enacted by the Secretary of State under section 11 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1987; or
    5. contravenes the General Product Safety Regulations, 1994, or
    6. is not of ‘satisfactory quality’ as required by the Sale and Supply of GoodsActl994;or
    7. contravenes the Trade Descriptions Act 1968.
  3. I/we understand that a successful prosecution under the toy safety regulations, the Consumer Protection Act, the Sale and Supply of Goods Act or the Trade Descriptions Act will be regarded by the Association as a breach of this code and may render me/us liable to investigation under the TRA complaints procedure.
  4. I/we declare that I/we do not market counterfeit toys/hobbies and I/we under stand that a judgement against me/us whether brought privately or otherwise for involving copyright or trade mark infringement may render me/us liable to investigation under the TRA complaints procedure.
  5. I/we undertake that all my/our advertising of toys in whatever form is honest, truthful, legal and decent and is in accordance with all applicable codes, in particular the British Code of Advertising Practice and ITC Code.
  6. I/We undertake that any toy gun, imitation or replica firearm modelled on a firearm designed or produced since 1898 and offered for sale is marked in accordance with the BTHA code for such a product.
  7. I/we shall on request permit any officer of the TRA/BTHA or their authorised representatives to inspect the goods offered for sale under the terms of this Code.
  8. I/we undertake to use the TRA Toy Safety Information booklet in staff training and ensure that all staff are trained to provide proper consumer advice on such matters as age grading, age warning and toy safety in general.
  9. I/we understand that the Association reserves the right to refer breaches of this Code to the independently constituted Complaints Committee which will report to the Council of the Association with recommendations as to the action to be taken.
  10. I/we understand that wilful breaches of the Code may lead to my/our expulsion from the Association, and denials of the use of the special TRA display material used for public display to identify members.
  11. I/we agree to remove at my/our expense any TRA symbols identifying me/us as operating the TRA Toy Safety Code of Practice, or other TRA display material if and when I/we cease to be members of the Association, either as a result of the cancellation of my/our membership, or as a result of expulsion from the Association, or any request by the Association forbidding the display of such material.

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