Toy exports face closer scrutiny

GUANGZHOU: Inspection and quarantine authorities in South China's Guangdong Province have bolstered efforts to further scrutinize the quality of toys exported overseas.

A new product quality licensing system was launched this week, and toy exporters have been ordered to have their products assessed locally for official inspection.

All toymakers that manufacture products for foreign markets will need to apply for "quality licensing" within a month, according to an official with Guangdong Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, who declined to be identified.