The National Toy Council is a forum which was set up by the BTHA to bring together organisations and individuals connected with children or concerned with their welfare. Its main objectives are:
- To ensure that a responsible and well-informed dialogue is maintained between the toy industry and the public, particularly in regard to the safety of its products and the manner in which the toys are marketed.
- To encourage the exchange of ideas on toy-related issues affecting children and their parents.
- To provide a forum in which such issues can be identified and examined in a environment where both commercial and social interests are represented.
The National Toy Council meets twice a year and tackles issues that are currently of interest or concern to the industry and general public. As a more broad-based organisation than the BTHA, representing not only the industry but also children's welfare, the National Toy Council plays an important role in delivering key messages of advice and information to the consumer on toys, play and children.
The NTC together with the BTHA held a Value of Toys and Play Conference on 24th June 2009. To view highlights of the conference, please click here.
The National Toy Council also produces consumer leaflets on toy-related topics, issues statements/press releases and provides spokespeople as necessary.
Click on the links to download the NTC's free publications:
Active Play and Health
Advertising and your Child
Baby and Toddler Play
Games
Intergenerational Play
The Value of Play
Toys for Boys and Girls
Toy Safety
Understanding Aggressive Play
Understanding Risk
Understanding Toy Trends
