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2/10/2026

Two Revised EN71 Standards Published as Europe Transitions to Toy Safety Regulation

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published two updated toy safety standards under the EN71 series of regulations as the European Union begins the transition from the Toy Safety Directive (TSD)

2/5/2026

Minnesota Launches PFAS Reporting System

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is advancing implementation of the state’s PFAS pollution prevention laws to meet its goal of phasing out nonessential PFAS in consumer products by 2032.

2/4/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Industry Priorities on New York EPR Legislation

On February 2, Toy Association staff met with state legislators in Albany to advocate for toy industry priorities related to packaging and sustainability issues currently under consideration in the New York State Assembly and Senate.

2/2/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Science-Based Approach to California Microplastics Review

On January 30, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding consumer products that contain or generate microplastics, including children’s toys.

1/28/2026

Save the Date: 2026 DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill

The Toy Association™ will host its 2026 DC Fly-In and Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill from June 9 to 11, 2026, bringing the toy industry’s voice and the power of play back to Washington, DC.

1/26/2026

CPSC Acting Chair to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Toy Association’s Toy Safety Seminar During Toy Fair

The Toy Association™ has announced that Peter Feldman, acting chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will be the keynote speaker at the “Toy Safety & Legislative Update” during Toy Fair®.

1/16/2026

Toy Association to Host Safety & Legislative Update at Toy Fair®

The Toy Association’s annual Toy Safety & Legislative Update will take place Monday, February 16 at Toy Fair® in New York City. Registered Toy Fair attendees receive complimentary access to this must-attend seminar, taking place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the General Session Theatre (Hall 1D).

1/5/2026

Webinar this Thursday: CPSC eFiling Requirements & Product Registry Updates

The Toy Association is alerting members of an upcoming webinar hosted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) eFiling team, taking place on Thursday, January 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. (Eastern).

1/5/2026

New Toy Safety Regulations Advance in the U.S. and European Union

The Toy Association™ is informing members of two recent regulatory developments, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) final rule addressing water beads in toys and the European Union’s newly published Toy Safety Regulation, that introduce new requirements and timelines for future compliance.

12/18/2025

Toy Association Shares Resource on Seeking Potential Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs

The Toy Association™ distributed an email to all members on December 17 sharing a new resource that summarizes how to seek potential refunds of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs.

12/9/2025

The Toy Association Helps First Lady Spread Holiday Cheer

The Toy Association™ and its charitable arm, The Toy Foundation™, helped spread holiday cheer in the nation’s capital with a donation of toys to the annual Marine Toys for Tots Holiday Drive held December 8 at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.