Import of toys from China - Conditionally allowed
Import of toys from China was prohibited for six months from 23.01.2009. Now they are allowed if accompanied by the following certificates:-
(i) A certificate that the toys being imported conform to the standards prescribed in ASTM F963 or standards prescribed in ISO 8124 (Parts I-III) or IS 9873 [Parts I-III];
(ii) A Certificate of Conformance from the manufacturer that representative sample of the toys being imported have been tested by an independent laboratory which is ILAC accredited and found to meet the specifications indicated above. The certificate would also link the toys in the consignment to the period of manufacture indicated in the Certificate of Conformity.
Notification No. Dated: March 2, 2009