(ANSI: New York) --  The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the United States standards and conformity assessment system, began accepting applications for certification bodies seeking accreditation under the new Toy Industry Association (TIA) Toy Safety Certification Program (TSCP). The TSCP was created to improve toy safety, help restore stakeholder confidence, and comply with new federal legislation that toys be tested and certified by a qualified lab that they meet rigorous national safety standards and regulations.

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