Toy Industries of Europe broadly welcomes the Delegated Act to the Radio Equipment Directive. It sets clear requirements on cybersecurity for connected toys and should make it easier to remove sub-standard products when they are found. We can only welcome this improvement for reputable businesses. The toy sector is always looking for new ways to […]
With 23 industry groups, TIE has made recommendations to further improve the European policy-making process in the context of the busy policy agenda and ahead of crucial upcoming policy initiatives The suggestions include: Evidence-based policy making Sufficient time and resources to be allocated at all phases of the decision-making process Consultations that involve expert input […]
TIE has joined a 30-strong lobby platform from a multitude of organisations representing industry, retailers, consumers as well as civil society. All are calling for the Digital Services Act to introduce effective and unambiguous rules against online illegal activities and rogue traders. The DSA should clearly define strong conditions for liability exemptions, otherwise issue-specific regulations […]
Awards were announced in three categories: Miniland takes home Gold in the Empowerment category, dantoy in Sustainability and The LEGO Group in Future Skills Exceptionally, a special commendation was given to Mattel and Learning Resources for their response to the COVID-19 crisis The Awards’ ambition is praised by European Commissioners Dalli and Gabriel Brussels […]
Are you looking to gain professional experience in EU policy making? Can you communicate engagingly with a wide range of audiences on subjects covering everything from technical toy safety standards to the importance of play? Do you have the ability to think on your feet and respond quickly to challenging developments? Can you analyse a […]
Play for Change Awards Ceremony to be held online on 6 October Eight toys and one company initiative set to be awarded for their excellence in making positive change in children’s lives Number of entries this year increased by fifty percent Brussels 29 September: Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) is excited to announce the […]
TIE signed a joint letter along with 10 other organisations calling for brands to be able to obtain ‘trusted flagger’ status under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as they are the most fitted to evaluate if their intellectual property has been stolen. Online platforms should deal with priority with notifications about illegal content from trusted […]
Excited to know who’s won in the 2021 Play for Change Awards? The wait will soon be over… the big reveal will take place during a virtual ceremony via www.playforchangeawards.eu at 16h (CET) on Wednesday 6 October. Companies from across the toy sector have risen to the Play for Change Awards challenge for a second […]
Can you do the job with 5 words where others may need 10? Do you enjoy connecting with a mix of political and corporate audiences? Are you a team player? Could you exude a passion for toys and take pride in representing the reputable toy sector? Do you have media relations at the tips of your […]
TIE has joined a call for the EU to ensure the transition period for new EU rules on batteries is sufficient for business to put them into practice. The Commission, Parliament and Council are about to enter into negotiations to finalise the Batteries Regulation. Once agreed, the Regulation will have far-reaching impacts on the design, […]
Using digital solutions to provide product information has benefits for consumers, business and the environment. However, its important that a coordinated approach is taken to avoid fragmentation of the single market. TIE has joined with 20-co-signatories from across EU industry to call for the Commission to adopt a coordinated approach and ensure that it is […]
TIE and a group of representatives of the EU Industry relaunched a call to remove bottlenecks in harmonised standardisation, providing detailed and concrete ways the would help.The text can be read in full here. The previous letters sent by the coalition is available here.