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The BTHA is calling for the government to take action on unsafe toys sold online
Posted 13 October 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|National
UPDATES: New research suggests unsafe toys remain widely available through third-party online sellers, prompting renewed calls for stronger marketplace accountability ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) has found that unsafe toys continue to be sold via third-party sellers on online marketplaces, despite repeated warnings – and it is urging the government to act now to tackle the problem. The BTHA’s new <em>Don’t Toy With Children’s Safety</em> report found that 60% of the toys it tested had safety failings, with 86% being illegal to sel...
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