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4/2/2026

CPSC Launches Webinar Series Ahead of July eFiling Implementation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host a webinar series in the months leading up to the July 8, 2026 implementation of eFiling for most regulated products. The Toy Association encourages members to take advantage of these sessions in order to prepare.

3/30/2026

Updated COPPA Rule Requirements Take Effect April 22

Starting April 22, 2026, companies will be required to comply with the updated requirements under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule, as amended last year by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

3/30/2026

Tariff Refunds: Members Urged to Update ACH Information in ACE Portal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now issuing all refunds electronically, following a federal rule published January 2, 2026. The change, which took effect February 6, 2026, eliminates paper checks and applies to all refund recipients.

3/24/2026

AI in Toys: State & Federal Updates

State and federal policymakers are increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into children’s products, including toys. Recent legislative activity signals growing attention to safety, transparency, and the appropriate use of AI-driven features in consumer products, particularly those designed to interact directly with minors.

3/23/2026

New Mexico PFAS Rules Advance with Key Revisions

The New Mexico Environment Improvement Board has incorporated several proposed rule changes regarding labeling and reporting requirements under the PFAS Protection Act (SB 212).

3/17/2026

Toy Association Advocacy Drives Major Outcome in California Chemical Review

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has decided not to classify styrene as a chemical of concern in children’s products, including toys — a significant outcome for the toy industry following extensive technical input from The Toy Association™ and other stakeholders.

3/16/2026

CBP Announces New Tool for Processing IEEPA Tariff Refunds

Following recent developments related to refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Toy Association™ shared updated refund guidance with members via email on March 13.

3/16/2026

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations on Excess Capacity and Forced Labor

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has launched two new Section 301 investigations examining structural excess manufacturing capacity and the use of forced labor in global supply chains.

3/10/2026

Court Orders Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs; Implementation Process Ongoing

On March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order requiring refunds to importers of goods whose entries were subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

3/5/2026

House & Senate Move Forward on Kids’ Online Safety & Privacy Measures

On March 5, Congress took several steps forward on two pieces of children’s online safety and privacy legislation, with both chambers passing measures aimed at strengthening protections for minors in digital spaces.

3/2/2026

CPSC eFiling begins in July 2026: Guidance Available to Members

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory eFiling framework will take effect on July 8, 2026, introducing new electronic compliance data submission requirements for imported products.