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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.

5/5/2026

Toy Association Advocates for Key Changes to EU Glitter & Microplastics Proposed Amendment

Recent advocacy by The Toy Association™ has resulted in key changes to a proposed amendment to the European Union regulation on synthetic polymer microplastics (SPM), impacting toys and craft products that contain glitter.

4/23/2026

Toy Industry Leaders Head to Capitol Hill for 2026 DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play

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 to Washington, DC.

4/20/2026

Toy Association Opposes Tariffs Across Trade Investigations & Addresses Toy Drone Disruptions

In continued advocacy efforts on behalf of the toy industry to #KeepToysTariffFree, The Toy Association™ urged federal agencies to exclude toys and games from new or expanded trade measures under multiple ongoing investigations, while also raising concerns about recent regulatory changes impacting toy drones and flying toys.

4/14/2026

IEEPA Refunds: CAPE Filing Opens April 20

Earlier today (April 14), The Toy Association shared a detailed Member Alert outlining U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) guidance on the first phase of IEEPA tariff refunds through the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) program in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal.

4/7/2026

Toy Association Takes Play and Policy to Washington, D.C.

From celebrating the power of play with thousands of families at the White House to engaging policymakers on Capitol Hill, The Toy Association™ is bringing the toy industry’s voice to Washington, D.C. this week.

4/2/2026

CPSC Launches Webinar Series Ahead of July eFiling Implementation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host a webinar series in the months leading up to the July 8, 2026 implementation of eFiling for most regulated products. The Toy Association encourages members to take advantage of these sessions in order to prepare.

3/30/2026

Updated COPPA Rule Requirements Take Effect April 22

Starting April 22, 2026, companies will be required to comply with the updated requirements under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule, as amended last year by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

3/30/2026

Tariff Refunds: Members Urged to Update ACH Information in ACE Portal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now issuing all refunds electronically, following a federal rule published January 2, 2026. The change, which took effect February 6, 2026, eliminates paper checks and applies to all refund recipients.