While you look for the perfect present that you can gift to the young kids that you love this Christmas season There is a chance that you are concerned and perhaps scared by some recent media attention regarding recalls of toys and the production of toys in the United States all over the world.Little Monkey's Toys
Parents have made the decision to search for alternative options for gifts instead of buying toys. Is this really a good idea? Toys are not just to provide fun for young children but are also an important and essential component of their development. They are a great source of entertainment and learning for children of all different ages. Engaging in creative play enhances motor skills as well as an effective way to let off energy. When you choose toys that are of high quality from a firm that studies their manufacturers thoroughly and on a regular basis it gives your child a fantastic opportunity to encourage creativity and the development of their brain.
With the increased focus on the safety of toys and recalls over the last few months, specifically for toys that are imported from China It is essential to inform consumers and not be misled. Although it's certain that more than 80 percent of toys sold in the US originate from Chinese factories, other countries do not manufacture toys, corporations make them. It's essential to view the entire toy industry as one entity.
It's a fact that major toy brands such as Mattel have had items recalled because of safety concerns However, it is crucial to clarify the situation. The majority of recalls for toys result from design problems including small pieces that break off and create the risk of choking, not due to the use of hazardous substances. The recalls that are based on design are not related to Chinese manufacturers and, in actuality an issue with manufacturing whatsoever.
Small toy businesses are worried about recall worries being attributed to all businesses and not just the specific companies that are affected. There are a lot of toy companies in the U.S., yet the focus on recalls by the larger toy manufacturers like Mattel and Hasbro is a burden on smaller toy businesses. A small toy manufacturer located in Madison, WI had this to post on their blog in regards to the recall of Mattel toys: Mattel recall of toys:
"The Mattel recall is bad for the entire toy business... Mattel's inability to properly supervise their suppliers' quality deteriorates the public's image of Chinese producers. It's unfortunate that this negative image extends to businesses which actually adhere to strict high-quality standards and factories that produce products that are consistently safe and pass lead tests ..."
American consumers need to take note that U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) is striving for the protection of children's toys as well as other products that are imported from China. An International Consumer Product Safety Program called the 2007 China Program Plan has been put into place. In response to the issue of recalls of products in China, The CPSC declares that among other things:
The Commission is looking at a range of options to decrease the number of consumer goods that are imported into America. The U.S. poses a serious risk to consumers, does not meet the mandatory standards for product safety, or otherwise creates a significant risk for American consumers. This has included the establishment of a new Office of International Programs; the creation of the China Program; participation in workshops on product safety and direct notifications to the manufacturers and the General Administration for Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in the event of there is a Chinese manufactured recall for consumer products is announced, and increased surveillance of markets and ports to ensure that defective or unsafe products out of the reach of consumers.
It is crucial to comprehend the significance of the applicable U.S. standards, including ASTM-F963 that "relates to possible hazards that may not be recognized readily by the public and that may be encountered in the normal use for which a toy is intended or after reasonably foreseeable abuse. The standard covers requirements and contains test methods for toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age." These standards were created as a means for the industry of toys to oversee itself and protect the public.
Another way in which the CPSC cooperates with companies that sell toys to give safety information to consumers is to label their toys. Parents and other consumers can protect the children they're buying toys for by examining the labels and heeding the instructions and warnings. There are many issues related to the safety of toys that have to do with consumers buying toys that are not designed for a specific age category. The majority of toys have an age-related rating and warning in the event of specific reasons, like small components, if the items are not suitable for children.
Recall information presented by the media or public does not properly address problems with products that are appropriate for the age of children. It is the obligation of toy manufacturers and manufacturers, governments, and parents/consumers, to ensure that they are screened for the appropriateness of toys for children based on the developmental stage of a child. While it is straightforward to pick a learning game or a stimulating intellectual toy for a mature child, it is crucial to keep in mind the behavior and inclinations of children are ones can cause concerns about the safety of certain toys and ensure that the guidelines are designed taking into consideration the safety of children.