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New Audit Checklist and Updated Certification Methodology live from 1st November 2018

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program’s new audit checklist and updated certification methodology, developed in response to industry consultation and feedback, are launching this week.

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Office Relocation Notice

The Hong Kong office of ICTI CARE FOUNDATION ASIA LIMITED will be relocated to the below address with effect from 1st February 2023. All telephone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged.

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Responsible Recruitment Guidance to help factories navigate worker shortages caused by COVID-19

The manufacturing workforce in China is comprised mostly of internal migrant workers. As factories have started to resume operations, some of their workforce that traveled home for Chinese New Year may not have returned to their positions as soon as they wished to be because of disruption caused by COVID-19.

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Left-Behind Children program profiled in the Financial Times

The Financial Times ran an article entitled 'China factories use childcare offer to lure migrant workers' (paywall). This article covered our worker well-being programs to support workers with left-behind children.

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IETP Exhibits at the Greater Bay Area International Children and Maternity Products Industry Expo in Shenzhen, China this December

7-9th December, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian), China

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Ethical Toy Program - Interview with Carmel Giblin | Featured: Spielwarenmesse

The protection of workers in the toy industry and the introduction of ethical product standards is an important issue that ICTI's Ethical Toy Program has set itself. But how can companies become a member of the program and what benefits does it bring? Carmel Giblin, CEO & President at Ethical Toy Program, explain this and much more in an interview with Spielwarenmesse.

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Meet the IETP team at the Guangzhou International Toy & Education Fair

The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) team will be available for 1-on-1 discussions with individuals who are keen to learn about social compliance standards, the business benefits we bring, ask questions on individual cases that require our advice, or share feedback with us between 8-10 April2019.

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IETP Hosts Complimentary Workplace Safety Training Sessions Empowering 460+ Members of Factory Management

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The LEGO Group joins the Ethical Toy Program

The LEGO Group has become the latest company to join the Ethical Toy Program as a Buyer Member. LEGO will use our Connect platform to monitor and manage their suppliers certified in our program, as well as gaining access to insights and support from our expert team.

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Left-Behind Children program profiled in the Financial Times

The Financial Times ran an article entitled 'China factories use childcare offer to lure migrant workers' (paywall). This article covered our worker well-being programs to support workers with left-behind children.

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IETP expands its Family-Friendly Factory program outside of China

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Johnny Kong Promoted to COO of IETP, new General Manager Appointed

The specialist responsible sourcing program, ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) is pleased to announce several promotions within the organization. These promotions reflect their significant contributions to the organization.

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Exclusive: ICTI Ethical Toy Program: Helping Businesses Stay Strong | Featured: The Toy Book

This article was originally published in the May 2021 edition of the Toy Book. Click here to read the full issue

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How Toy Industry Leaders Can Thrive in the Supply Chain’s New Normal | Featured: The Toy Book

This article was originally published in the June 2022 edition of the Toy Book. Click here to read the full issue!

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English Instructions to access Gender Equality E-learning platform

The video series are listed in chronological order in the e-learning platform. You should be able to translate the titles into your target language in your browser.

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Features: The Secret to Achieving Responsible Sourcing & A Larger Supplier Base | Featured: aNb Media, Inc.

This article was originally published by aNb Media Inc, click here to read the original article.

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Come Visit Us at Our Booth at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair in January 2023!

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Mary Beth Goodman joins the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board.

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Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

This page provides regular updates from IETP on the actions we are taking to respond to COVID-19 and manage the impacts of the virus on our buyer and factory members, staff members, and partners. IETP is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and we will review our processes and update them as required.

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Training for Vietnam Suppliers: How to Solve Health & Safety Issues in Toy Factories?

To address Vietnam suppliers' need of enhancing their understanding on health and safety issues mentioned in the reports of 2023 and provide further details of the HSE training hosted on September 24, 2022, IETP is going to host an in-person, free training specially for toy factories' selected employees.

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Social Impact Assessment Training and Resources

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ICTI Ethical Toy Program – statement in response to China Labor Watch, Solidar Suisse, ActionAid France & CI Romero Report

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Exclusive: ICTI Ethical Toy Program: Making a Difference with Social Initiatives | Featured: The Toy Book

This article was originally published in the October 2021 edition of the Toy Book. Click here to read the full issue!

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Family-Friendly Workplaces: IETP Prepares the 2022 Family-Friendly Spaces Program

We are currently preparing our Family-Friendly Workplaces for this years intake. We have 17 factories and nearly 800 children participating in our 2022 Summer Family-Friendly Spaces (FFS) program.