NEWS BRIEFS Toy Association to Host Annual Toy Safety Seminar on February 28

The Toy Association has announced that it will host its annual Toy Safety & Compliance Update virtually on Monday, February 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern). The educational session will cover critical toy safety updates as well as the industry’s top state, federal, and international legislative and regulatory priorities.

Typically held on-site at Toy Fair New York (canceled this year due to ongoing uncertainties related to the pandemic), the Toy Safety & Compliance Update is always a well-attended seminar that helps manufacturers, retailers, toy inventors, testing labs, and others within the toy industry understand the latest news and developments related to toy safety in the United States and abroad.

This year’s session will be presented by Toy Association staff, who will address such issues as:

• State chemical laws,

•Intellectual property protection, counterfeits and ecommerce

• CPSC updates,

• Environmental sustainability,

•International safety regulations and trade issues impacting toys,

• Children’s online safety, and more.

“We encourage all in the toy community to take advantage of this free opportunity to hear about the laws, standards, and regulations that are in place to keep children safe,” said Ed Desmond, executive vice president of external affairs at The Toy Association.

Questions about The Toy Association’s educational offerings may be directed to Anne McConnell, senior director of market research and data strategy. ❖