Bangkok, TISI Secretary explains that “La Bu Boo” is a children’s toy doll. Must meet standards and be safe. Advise people when choosing to buy toys to pay attention to the TIS symbol and QR Code at all times.
Mr. Wanchai Phanomchai, secretary-general of the Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), revealed that TISI has designated products related to the safety of people’s lives and property as controlled goods, which manufacturers and importers must make/import. Products that meet standards only And must request permission from the TISI first, including sales, only products that meet standards can be sold. Currently, there are 144 items, such as electrical appliances and electronics. Steel and building materials Plastic containers for food, melamine, tires, batteries, and helmets including toys which is one of the products TISI also controls
Currently, toys are sold in the market. There are a variety of styles and materials used to make them. The TISI must therefore strictly inspect and control. To ensure
product quality and safety Because the user is a child May be touched or put into the mouth. This is in accordance with the policy of the Minister of Industry. (Miss Pimpatra Wichaikul) who is concerned about people choosing to buy toys that meet standards. If there are no security controls May cause danger from sharp parts. Small parts, heavy metals and chemicals in the paint can be damaged. Parents should therefore choose toys that meet standards. For the safety of children
The TISI secretary-general added that “toys” according to the law refer to products that are designed and made for children under 14 years of age to play with, such as dolls, balloons, balls, etc. As for products that are not classified as “toys” such as keychains, adult collectibles, B-guns. B-guns, airsoft guns, darts, slingshots, 2-wheeled bicycles with a seat height higher than 435 millimeters, etc. All types of dolls are classified as toys controlled by the TISI, which must supervise quality to meet standards. It’s not just “La Boo
Boo” dolls, in the case of Labo Boo. If the purpose is to make it a toy for children. and the user is a child TISI considers it a toy, which makers, importers and distributors Must comply with the law But if the purpose of making it is something else, such as a keychain, and the user is an adult. Will not be in the toy network and is not under the control of the TISI.
In this regard, the requirements in the toy standards There are important requirements related to safety, such as controlling the amount of heavy metals. Such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that are in toy components. Keep it within standard limits and not dangerous. There are no sharp edges or pointed ends. There must be a label or message stating the child’s age range on the toy or container. There must be a warning or instructions for playing, such as ‘There are small parts. May cause airway blockage,’ ‘Do not play near open flames,’ ‘Not suitable for children under 3 years old,’ and ‘Must be under adult supervision,’ etc.
‘For punishment fo
r those who break the law. In the case of making and importing without permission There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, a fine not exceeding 2 million baht, or both. In the case of selling products that are not up to standard There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, a fine not exceeding 5 hundred thousand baht, or both. Therefore, I would like to leave a message to the people. If you want to buy toys Always observe the TIS symbol and QR Code for the safety of your children and grandchildren,’ said the TISI Secretary-General
Source: Thai News Agency