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6/22/2026

Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop

The Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North America Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 18.

6/18/2026

The Toy Association™ Advocates for Practical Policies on CPSC & FCC Actions

The Toy Association™ submitted comments on June 15 in response to two federal actions with potential implications for toy companies, advocating for practical, risk-based policies that protect consumers while minimizing unnecessary burdens on the industry.

6/16/2026

Toy Association Advocacy Helps Secure FCC Exemption for Toy Drones

Following months of industry advocacy, The Toy Association™ is pleased to share a significant policy victory for companies that manufacture or import toy drones and remote-control flying toys.

6/15/2026

Toy Industry Leaders Advocate for Play & Policy During DC Fly-In & Day of Play on Capitol Hill

Toy industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. last week for The Toy Association’s Annual DC Fly-In and Day of Play on Capitol Hill.

6/8/2026

Toy Industry to Meet in Washington for DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill

The toy industry will convene in Washington, DC this week as The Toy Association™ hosts the 2026 DC Fly-In and Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill. The events will bring together toy business owners and policymakers for meetings and interactive experiences to spotlight top industry priorities, the value of play, and the toy industry's contributions to the U.S. economy.

6/2/2026

Time is Running Out! CPSC eFiling Begins July 8: Resources Available for Toy Companies

As previously reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory eFiling framework will take effect on July 8, 2026, introducing new electronic compliance data submission requirements for all imported products subject to CPSC rules, bans, standards, and regulations.

6/1/2026

AI Companion Chatbot Legislation Update

Several proposals advancing in California and New York could directly impact toys that incorporate AI-powered conversational features, while a growing number of states have enacted broader AI companion chatbot laws this year.

5/14/2026

Ohio Legislation Introduced to Modernize Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Standards

The Toy Association’s Chief Policy Officer Kathrin Belliveau joined nearly 30 representatives of national toy trade associations from around the world for the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Annual General Meeting, held May 6 to 8 in Amsterdam.

5/12/2026

Global Toy Industry Leaders Convene in Amsterdam for ICTI Annual General Meeting

The Toy Association’s Chief Policy Officer Kathrin Belliveau joined nearly 30 representatives of national toy trade associations from around the world for the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Annual General Meeting, held May 6 to 8 in Amsterdam.

5/12/2026

Tariff Updates on CAPE Refunds & Section 122 Ruling

The Toy Association is sharing several trade developments of interest to toy industry importers and members monitoring U.S. tariff litigation, previously provided to members via email

5/7/2026

State Regulatory Updates in New Mexico & California

State regulators in New Mexico and California have finalized two major regulations that will impact toy companies.