This website has been prepared to provide individuals, governments and their agencies, as well as other interested groups, with information about the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) and its role in the worldwide toy industry.

While detailed descriptions of the industry in each member country cannot be included, you are invited to correspond directly with the trade association in the country of your interest for further information.

Objectives:

• To promote the interest of toy manufacturing in its 21 member countries 
• To act as a center for discussion and the exchange of information on a regular basis to improve communications on important toy industry issues and trends 
• To promote ethical and safe practices in toy factories
• To promote toy safety standards 
• To foster relationships with those interested in the design and educational value of toys 
• To reduce or eliminate barriers to trade
• To foster relationships with consumers and accredited representatives of the trade
• To undertake such projects and to initiate such action as shall be approved by the Council in its meetings.

The general management functions of ICTI are performed by the President and Secretary, each of whose term is held for a period of three years. The Presidency is currently held by the Hong Kong Toys Council. The Permanent Secretariat is located in New York at 1115 Broadway, 4th Floor, NY, NY 10010. This serves as the address for all correspondence, except when intended for the President or individual member countries. Each year an annual business meeting is held in a different member country on a rotating basis. English is ICTI's official language

Website: http://www.toy-icti.org/index.html