Toy Safety Information - A Guide
Appendix E
Other sources of information
The following publications cover toy safety:
The Single Market - Toy Safety
Published by the DTI (Department of Trade & Industry), and available from the DTI, 1 Victoria Street, London SWI H ONN. Free of charge.
The Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995 and other Regulations such as Electromagnetic Compatability, Cosmetics and Personal Protective Equipment
Available from all HMSO Bookshops, or by post from HMSO Publications Centre, P 0 Box 276, London SW8 5DT (Telephone 020 7 873 9090)Guidance notes to the above regulations are available from the DTI Publications order line. Postal address is Ad MAil, 258, London, SW1 Y8Y2.
Main libraries may be able to make toy standards available under reference BSEN71.
Consumer Protection Act, 1987, The General Product Safety Regulations, 1994 , The Trade Descriptions Act, 1968 and the Sales & Supply of Goods Act, 1994 are also available from all HMSO Bookshops.
Lion Mark
For information regarding the Lion Mark, licensing agreements and enforcement, please contact theBritish Toy & Hobby Association
80 Camberwell Road
London SE5 OEG
(020 7 701 7271/Fax 020 7 708 2437 Email admin@btha.co.uk)
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