Market surveillance activity of toys in Hungary

Magdolna KojnokGICP

Hungarian toy market

Population: 10 116 742

Number of children: 1 606 117

Number of manufacturers: ~50

Number of wholesalers: ~100

Turnover of ~80 millions €/year

Ministry of Youth,Family Affairs and

Equal Opportunities

Ministryof Interior

GICP

Publicadministration

offices

Local consumerprotection

inspectorates

Professionaldirection and

control

Initiatives

National Inspection ProgrammeLocal inspectionsComplaintsAccidents, incidentsAlert of customs officesRAPEX

Market surveillance procedure when a toy poses risk to children

Sampling

Check the labelling & instructions Test & test report

Require the documentation

Assess the risk and decide to take action, expert report

Require to take action by manufacturer /importer

If the manufacturer/im-porter does not take the necessary corrective actions, take legal measure

Measure on prohibition by regional authority addressed to distributor

Feedback to GICP on the measure taken

Notify other national market surveillance

authorities

Notify Comm under GPSD and TD safeguard clause

GICP informs consumers by press release, if the risk is serious

2001: baby toys, plastic toys, dolls,

2002: activity toys, textile toys,

2003: face paints, outdoor activity toys, pencils, PVC toys,

2004: PVC toys, electric toys.

Priority toy tests

Toys tested in laboratory

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All the toys Dangerous toys

Hazards in toys intended for children under 3 years

Heavy metal2%

Other2%

Phthalates 35%

Failed drop /impact test

5%

Small parts 40 %

Long cords16%

Hazards in toys intended for children above 3 years

High kinetic energy

29%Faulty battery holder

25%

Failure of means of

suspension15%

Heavy metal

6%

Elastic cord2%

Other16%

Sharp edges

7%

Cooperation withcustoms offices

2003: Justified alerts: 45Prohibition of domestic circulation: 31toys/71 000 pieces

2004: Justified alerts: 4 Prohibition of domestic circulation: 16 toys/21 000 pieces

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Expectations

Guide for classificationGuide for risk assessmentNegotiations with Chinese manufacturers

Thank you for yourattention

Magdolna Kojnok

GICP