When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to...When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to smartphones.展开更多
Labubu has become a global star,from Paris and New York to London and Milan.These charming figurines from Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart,with their soft fur,expressive eyes,pointed teeth and rabbit ears,have captiv...Labubu has become a global star,from Paris and New York to London and Milan.These charming figurines from Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart,with their soft fur,expressive eyes,pointed teeth and rabbit ears,have captivated buyers both in shops and online.展开更多
Technical barriers to trade,as a non-tariff barrier,have an increasing impact on the international market.As a major province in toy exports,Zhejiang Province’s toy export trade is therefore greatly hindered.This art...Technical barriers to trade,as a non-tariff barrier,have an increasing impact on the international market.As a major province in toy exports,Zhejiang Province’s toy export trade is therefore greatly hindered.This article aims to explore the impact of technical trade barriers on toy exports in Zhejiang Province and analyze countermeasures.Through literature review and some empirical analysis,it is found that technical trade barriers have greatly promoted the development of Zhejiang’s toy industry;however,they have also subjected it to impacts and pressures such as cost and technology.In response to the impact of technical trade barriers on toy exports,this article proposes corresponding countermeasures to avoid such barriers:firstly,establish a quality management system that complies with export product regulations to ensure that the products produced can meet international requirements and standards;secondly,reduce dependence on overseas markets;then enhance one’s own technology,and strengthen product innovation,in order to enhance the international competitiveness of the product and oneself;in addition,we should also explore diversified markets and expand the sales channels and coverage of our products.展开更多
The main aim of this study is to assess the quality of inexpensive plastic toys imported to Palestinian Markets. The content of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As, Se, Ba, and Zn) was analyzed in 50 plastic toys purchas...The main aim of this study is to assess the quality of inexpensive plastic toys imported to Palestinian Markets. The content of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As, Se, Ba, and Zn) was analyzed in 50 plastic toys purchased from local markets in Palestine and 17 plastic toys purchased from Israeli markets for comparison. After the digestion of samples with concentrated nitric acids and hydrogen peroxide using a microwave digester, the concentrations of the selected heavy metals were determined by ICP-MS Agilent 7500 in Al-Quds University. Results revealed that 40% of the Palestinian toy samples had high concentration (above international limits) of Pb, 30% of Cd, 34% of Cr, 6% of Hg, 42% of As, 32% of Se, 20% of Ba, and 40% of Zn. On the other hand, 95% of the Israeli samples were safe, and their concentrations were less than the maximum internationally allowable limits. In the same context, ten toy samples (2.5 gm each) had been crushed and dipped for 8 hours in a solution of artificial saliva. The solution was acidified and tested for heavy metal concentrations, but none of the migration concentrations exceeded the international maximum allowable limit. High levels of heavy metal concentrations, found in the plastic toys from the Palestinian markets could form a health hazard to children and put their lives at risk. It could be also an indirect source for environmental pollution.展开更多
This article anlayzes the different requirements for electrical toys safety between GB 6675-2003 and GB19865-2005. This information is summed up in table form to make it easy for toy designers and manufacturers to gra...This article anlayzes the different requirements for electrical toys safety between GB 6675-2003 and GB19865-2005. This information is summed up in table form to make it easy for toy designers and manufacturers to grasp the new standard.展开更多
GB 6675-2003 National Safety Technical Code for Toys, in which the safetylevel of toys has achieved the advanced international level, is the general standard of all kinds oftoys. It will facilitate the improvement of ...GB 6675-2003 National Safety Technical Code for Toys, in which the safetylevel of toys has achieved the advanced international level, is the general standard of all kinds oftoys. It will facilitate the improvement of the whole quality of toys and the development of toysindustry. It also improves the competitive ability of our toys in international market. It is a newlandmark of the development of toys industry in China.展开更多
On September 4th, 2007, AQSIQ and the Press Office of the State Council invited 13 media representatives from countries such as America, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, Singapore to visit the Technical Center Toy ... On September 4th, 2007, AQSIQ and the Press Office of the State Council invited 13 media representatives from countries such as America, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, Singapore to visit the Technical Center Toy Laboratory of Guangdong Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Zhentai (China) Industrial Limited Company and Guangdong Xinboxing Toys Limited Company.……展开更多
Clay toys,with distinctive folk characteristics,embody wisdom,passion and craftsmanship of generations of folk artisans of China and function as a way of educating and entertaining people.Developed hundreds of years a...Clay toys,with distinctive folk characteristics,embody wisdom,passion and craftsmanship of generations of folk artisans of China and function as a way of educating and entertaining people.Developed hundreds of years ago,this traditional form of folk art has been practiced and continued by artisans of central china.展开更多
In order to ensure the safety of children while using machineries and avoid harm caused by mechanical toys,this paper analyzes the types and detection standards of children’s toys,discusses the reasons for the harm c...In order to ensure the safety of children while using machineries and avoid harm caused by mechanical toys,this paper analyzes the types and detection standards of children’s toys,discusses the reasons for the harm caused by these toys,and proposes human-machine safety design strategies for children’s toys as reference.展开更多
The residual levels and migration behavior of volatile substances were detected using HS-GC/MS for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) toys, thermoplastic elastomer toys, and rubber toys made from 1,3-buta...The residual levels and migration behavior of volatile substances were detected using HS-GC/MS for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) toys, thermoplastic elastomer toys, and rubber toys made from 1,3-butadiene and styrene found on the Japanese market. The maximum residual level of these volatile substances was 2600 μg/g of styrene in ABS toys. In particular, the levels of known carcinogens 1,3-butadiene, benzene, and acrylonitrile are 5.3, 2.5 and 55 μg/g, which are much lower than the EU limit of 0.1%. Furthermore, some volatile substances migrated from ABS toys into water in amounts of 3 -40 ng/mL. Thermoplastic elastomer toys and rubber toys contained these volatile substances at significantly lower levels than ABS toys.展开更多
Based on the analysis of the 2544 alert cases from “Safety Gate” (the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products) of toys exported to the EU market from China in the past five years (2017-2021), this stud...Based on the analysis of the 2544 alert cases from “Safety Gate” (the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products) of toys exported to the EU market from China in the past five years (2017-2021), this study focuses on the chemical hazards as the key research object, investigates and identifies categories of toy products and related chemicals with high notification rate. The research results have shown that the most seriously and frequently alerted toy products due to chemical hazards from China exported to the EU are plastic dolls, slimes, rubber toy balloons, toy guns and squeezable toys, while the high failure rate of chemicals in sequence are phthalates, boron element, N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances, and bis(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl) ether. This study aims to improve the efficiency of inspection and test of export toys, and provide decision-making references for Chinese toy export enterprises to respond to EU technical trade measures.展开更多
The Management Regulations on Recallof Children's Toys is a recall system based onthe Management Regulations on Recall of MotorVehicles in China.During its two years,the children'stoy recall management system ...The Management Regulations on Recallof Children's Toys is a recall system based onthe Management Regulations on Recall of MotorVehicles in China.During its two years,the children'stoy recall management system has helped toprevent and eliminate damage caused by defectivechildren's toys.It has also helped to protect children'shealth and safety,safeguard public safetyand interest,and improve toy manufacturers' productquality and safety awareness.However,due tothe small scale of most Chinese toy manufacturers,and the low standard of management,more effort isneeded from government departments and thecommunity to improve the recall system.展开更多
The children's interactive experience zone at a major Chaoyang District shopping mall in Beijing was alive with energy.Kids clustered around various stations,eagerly testing out smart toys,while parents listened c...The children's interactive experience zone at a major Chaoyang District shopping mall in Beijing was alive with energy.Kids clustered around various stations,eagerly testing out smart toys,while parents listened closely to staff explaining product features and safety standards.展开更多
Numerous studies reported risk assessment of human exposure to plasticizers in toys through dermal pathways,however,dermal bioaccessibility and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers under effects of lead had been s...Numerous studies reported risk assessment of human exposure to plasticizers in toys through dermal pathways,however,dermal bioaccessibility and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers under effects of lead had been seldom studied.In the present study,dermal bioaccessibility of plasticizers including phthalate esters and alternative plasticizers in toys were examined in artificial sweat and SSSM(synthetic sweat and sebum mixture),and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers were investigated by skin cells under individual plasticizers exposure or combined exposure conditions(plasticizers t lead).The present results indicated that dermal bioaccessibility of plasticizers in SSSM were higher than that in artificial sweat.DEHP(Di-2-ethylhexyl Phthalate)showed highest bioaccessibility among all the plasticizers,DEHT(Di(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate)showed highest bioaccessibility among all the alternative plasticizers.DEHP and DEHT were selected to perform the cell absorption assay.Skin cell absorption assay demonstrated that MEHP(Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate)was the major metabolite of DEHP and the absorption percentage of DEHP was higher than that of DEHT.Compared to individual exposure of plasticizers,the absorption percentage of DEHP and DEHT in skin cells under the combined exposure condition were increased by 12.40%e14.63%and 8.35%e9.84%,respectively.Risk assessment indicated that the plasticizers in toy would not result in unacceptable risk for children,but the health risk of plasticizers in toys to children under combined exposure condition would be 1.5e2 times higher than that under individual exposure condition.展开更多
With the rapid growth of the pet economy,dog educational toys play key roles in entertainment,cognitive development,and human-pet interaction.However,existing products often suffer from limited function,poor durabilit...With the rapid growth of the pet economy,dog educational toys play key roles in entertainment,cognitive development,and human-pet interaction.However,existing products often suffer from limited function,poor durability,and lack of user experience focus.Purpose:This study targets millennial large dog owners in Europe and the United States,proposing a systematic design approach based on user experience theory.Methods:Using questionnaires,behavioral observation,big data analysis,and user experience mapping,four key elements were identified:functionality,shape and color,size adaptability,and material durability.A multifunctional,modular design with adjustable difficulty was then proposed.Conclusion:Findings indicate that applying user experience theory can enhance product functionality and emotional value,strengthen market competitiveness,and provide guidance for innovation and user experience optimization in the pet products industry.展开更多
文摘When you think of Dongguan,chances are you picture humming factories and endless assembly lines.For decades,this city in southern China was known as the“world's workshop,”churning out everything from sneakers to smartphones.
文摘Labubu has become a global star,from Paris and New York to London and Milan.These charming figurines from Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart,with their soft fur,expressive eyes,pointed teeth and rabbit ears,have captivated buyers both in shops and online.
基金Research on the Development of Cross Border E-commerce and High Quality Economic Development in Guangdong Province(Project Number:2022HSXS068).
文摘Technical barriers to trade,as a non-tariff barrier,have an increasing impact on the international market.As a major province in toy exports,Zhejiang Province’s toy export trade is therefore greatly hindered.This article aims to explore the impact of technical trade barriers on toy exports in Zhejiang Province and analyze countermeasures.Through literature review and some empirical analysis,it is found that technical trade barriers have greatly promoted the development of Zhejiang’s toy industry;however,they have also subjected it to impacts and pressures such as cost and technology.In response to the impact of technical trade barriers on toy exports,this article proposes corresponding countermeasures to avoid such barriers:firstly,establish a quality management system that complies with export product regulations to ensure that the products produced can meet international requirements and standards;secondly,reduce dependence on overseas markets;then enhance one’s own technology,and strengthen product innovation,in order to enhance the international competitiveness of the product and oneself;in addition,we should also explore diversified markets and expand the sales channels and coverage of our products.
文摘The main aim of this study is to assess the quality of inexpensive plastic toys imported to Palestinian Markets. The content of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As, Se, Ba, and Zn) was analyzed in 50 plastic toys purchased from local markets in Palestine and 17 plastic toys purchased from Israeli markets for comparison. After the digestion of samples with concentrated nitric acids and hydrogen peroxide using a microwave digester, the concentrations of the selected heavy metals were determined by ICP-MS Agilent 7500 in Al-Quds University. Results revealed that 40% of the Palestinian toy samples had high concentration (above international limits) of Pb, 30% of Cd, 34% of Cr, 6% of Hg, 42% of As, 32% of Se, 20% of Ba, and 40% of Zn. On the other hand, 95% of the Israeli samples were safe, and their concentrations were less than the maximum internationally allowable limits. In the same context, ten toy samples (2.5 gm each) had been crushed and dipped for 8 hours in a solution of artificial saliva. The solution was acidified and tested for heavy metal concentrations, but none of the migration concentrations exceeded the international maximum allowable limit. High levels of heavy metal concentrations, found in the plastic toys from the Palestinian markets could form a health hazard to children and put their lives at risk. It could be also an indirect source for environmental pollution.
文摘This article anlayzes the different requirements for electrical toys safety between GB 6675-2003 and GB19865-2005. This information is summed up in table form to make it easy for toy designers and manufacturers to grasp the new standard.
文摘GB 6675-2003 National Safety Technical Code for Toys, in which the safetylevel of toys has achieved the advanced international level, is the general standard of all kinds oftoys. It will facilitate the improvement of the whole quality of toys and the development of toysindustry. It also improves the competitive ability of our toys in international market. It is a newlandmark of the development of toys industry in China.
文摘 On September 4th, 2007, AQSIQ and the Press Office of the State Council invited 13 media representatives from countries such as America, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, Singapore to visit the Technical Center Toy Laboratory of Guangdong Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Zhentai (China) Industrial Limited Company and Guangdong Xinboxing Toys Limited Company.……
文摘Clay toys,with distinctive folk characteristics,embody wisdom,passion and craftsmanship of generations of folk artisans of China and function as a way of educating and entertaining people.Developed hundreds of years ago,this traditional form of folk art has been practiced and continued by artisans of central china.
文摘In order to ensure the safety of children while using machineries and avoid harm caused by mechanical toys,this paper analyzes the types and detection standards of children’s toys,discusses the reasons for the harm caused by these toys,and proposes human-machine safety design strategies for children’s toys as reference.
文摘The residual levels and migration behavior of volatile substances were detected using HS-GC/MS for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) toys, thermoplastic elastomer toys, and rubber toys made from 1,3-butadiene and styrene found on the Japanese market. The maximum residual level of these volatile substances was 2600 μg/g of styrene in ABS toys. In particular, the levels of known carcinogens 1,3-butadiene, benzene, and acrylonitrile are 5.3, 2.5 and 55 μg/g, which are much lower than the EU limit of 0.1%. Furthermore, some volatile substances migrated from ABS toys into water in amounts of 3 -40 ng/mL. Thermoplastic elastomer toys and rubber toys contained these volatile substances at significantly lower levels than ABS toys.
文摘Based on the analysis of the 2544 alert cases from “Safety Gate” (the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products) of toys exported to the EU market from China in the past five years (2017-2021), this study focuses on the chemical hazards as the key research object, investigates and identifies categories of toy products and related chemicals with high notification rate. The research results have shown that the most seriously and frequently alerted toy products due to chemical hazards from China exported to the EU are plastic dolls, slimes, rubber toy balloons, toy guns and squeezable toys, while the high failure rate of chemicals in sequence are phthalates, boron element, N-Nitrosamines and N-Nitrosatable substances, and bis(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl) ether. This study aims to improve the efficiency of inspection and test of export toys, and provide decision-making references for Chinese toy export enterprises to respond to EU technical trade measures.
文摘The Management Regulations on Recallof Children's Toys is a recall system based onthe Management Regulations on Recall of MotorVehicles in China.During its two years,the children'stoy recall management system has helped toprevent and eliminate damage caused by defectivechildren's toys.It has also helped to protect children'shealth and safety,safeguard public safetyand interest,and improve toy manufacturers' productquality and safety awareness.However,due tothe small scale of most Chinese toy manufacturers,and the low standard of management,more effort isneeded from government departments and thecommunity to improve the recall system.
文摘The children's interactive experience zone at a major Chaoyang District shopping mall in Beijing was alive with energy.Kids clustered around various stations,eagerly testing out smart toys,while parents listened closely to staff explaining product features and safety standards.
基金supported by grants from the the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou(202102080163)Dean's Research Fund of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,The Education University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong SAR,China(FLASS/DRF/IRF-I).
文摘Numerous studies reported risk assessment of human exposure to plasticizers in toys through dermal pathways,however,dermal bioaccessibility and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers under effects of lead had been seldom studied.In the present study,dermal bioaccessibility of plasticizers including phthalate esters and alternative plasticizers in toys were examined in artificial sweat and SSSM(synthetic sweat and sebum mixture),and percutaneous penetration of plasticizers were investigated by skin cells under individual plasticizers exposure or combined exposure conditions(plasticizers t lead).The present results indicated that dermal bioaccessibility of plasticizers in SSSM were higher than that in artificial sweat.DEHP(Di-2-ethylhexyl Phthalate)showed highest bioaccessibility among all the plasticizers,DEHT(Di(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate)showed highest bioaccessibility among all the alternative plasticizers.DEHP and DEHT were selected to perform the cell absorption assay.Skin cell absorption assay demonstrated that MEHP(Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate)was the major metabolite of DEHP and the absorption percentage of DEHP was higher than that of DEHT.Compared to individual exposure of plasticizers,the absorption percentage of DEHP and DEHT in skin cells under the combined exposure condition were increased by 12.40%e14.63%and 8.35%e9.84%,respectively.Risk assessment indicated that the plasticizers in toy would not result in unacceptable risk for children,but the health risk of plasticizers in toys to children under combined exposure condition would be 1.5e2 times higher than that under individual exposure condition.
文摘With the rapid growth of the pet economy,dog educational toys play key roles in entertainment,cognitive development,and human-pet interaction.However,existing products often suffer from limited function,poor durability,and lack of user experience focus.Purpose:This study targets millennial large dog owners in Europe and the United States,proposing a systematic design approach based on user experience theory.Methods:Using questionnaires,behavioral observation,big data analysis,and user experience mapping,four key elements were identified:functionality,shape and color,size adaptability,and material durability.A multifunctional,modular design with adjustable difficulty was then proposed.Conclusion:Findings indicate that applying user experience theory can enhance product functionality and emotional value,strengthen market competitiveness,and provide guidance for innovation and user experience optimization in the pet products industry.
