Damaging chemicals found in toys globally: Study
There is presence of highly toxic flame retardants chemicals in children’s toys and related products made from recycled plastics generated from e-waste, said a global study. According to the study,
Toy Makers
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Govt bans import of Chinese mobiles, toys
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday slapped quality restrictions on mobile phones, dairy products and toys in a measure aimed mainly to block their imports from China. The move may trigger another round of wrangling at the WTO between the two Asian economic giants.
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China retains WTO option on toy import curbs by India
Gopal K PillaiChina today did not rule out approaching the World Trade Organization (WTO) over import curbs by India on toys produced by it, even as both the countries have agreed to set up a joint panel to address trade related issues.
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Govt mulls WTO stand on toy ban
Amiti Sen NEW DELHI
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Ban lifted on Chinese toys
NEW DELHI: In a surprise move, India on Monday announced that it had lifted the ban on import of toys from China provided they conform to international safety norms. India had on January 23 banned the import of Chinese toys for six months on grounds of public health and safety.
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Chinese toy ban in line with WTO rules
New Delhi: Despite strong protest by China against the ban on its toys, commerce minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday that the prohibition was on health grounds and the decision was in compliance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
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China to contest Indias ban on toy imports in WTO
BEIJING: China is likely to drag India to the World Trade Organisation challenging the ban by New Delhi on Chinese toys, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Recession cuts demand, 4,000 Chinese toy cos closed
More than 4,000 Chinese toy companies closed last year as the global recession cut demand and some countries tightened safety standards. Toy exports rose 1.8 per cent in 2008, 18.5 percentage points less than the gain in 2007, the official Xinhua News Agency said on Saturday, citing a customs report.
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Poisonous playmates
Watch out for toxic toys! They could cause serious harm to your children Sudhakar Pai from Mangalore had severe abdominal pain at the age of seven. Tests revealed he was anaemic. The doctor prescribed medicines for intestinal worms and anaemia. But the pain persisted.
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No straight route to WTO for China
TOY BAN: NORMS CALL FOR CHINA TO MEET INDIA BEFORE APPROACHING WTO
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China to take India to WTO on toy ban
Beijing: The war over toys is set to get grimmer. Barely two weeks after India announced a six-month ban on toys from China, Beijing is set to challenge the decision in the World Trade Organization. The move, reported by a Chinese daily, is being seen as Beijing