Source: CCTV.com
12-20-2007 08:59
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The central government has announced that, starting in January, all toys on the market must have the China Compulsory Certification. The policy is the government's latest move to ensure higher safety standards for all Chinese-made products. This time, it will be the children who benefit the most from this new policy.
A survey conducted in May by the country's top quality supervisor shows that nearly eighty percent of toys on the market meet the national safety standard. There has been a growing number of cases of children being hurt by poor quality toys. That's showed the urgency of implementing the safety accreditation system -- the China Compulsory Certification.
Liu Weijun, Chief Engineer of Certification & Accreditation Administration said "The compulsory technical requirements we put forward aims to protect the health and safety of children."
Approximately 1500 toy manufacturers have the 3C mark of accreditation. Their products account for eighty percent of the market share. Another five hundred enterprises are trying to improve the quality of their toys to meet the requirements.
Liu said "If a toy maker wants to get the accreditation, its products must meet national compulsory quality standards. In addition, its managing system must ensure the products it makes maintain a high level."
More and more countries are enforcing compulsory technical requirements for toy products, such as the CE marking system from the EU. Chinese toy makers must adapt to the trend.
Liang Wei, China Toy Association said "We will help Chinese toy makers learn more about the laws and regulations on toy products in the countries they export to. The toy manufacturers themselves must always pursue higher safety standards."
The government also initiated a campaign in August to eliminate poor quality toys from the market. More than 1000 toy makers' exporting qualifications were cancelled. Paint manufacturers were also required to ensure that there is a only permissible amount of lead in their products.
Editor:Xiong Qu
