MEMBERSHIP
Membership of Equitoy is open to all companies, organisations
and persons involved in the toy trade.
Current membership includes Importers, Wholesalers
and Retailers.
All members are required to confirm their acceptance
of the Equitoy Code of Conduct.
Membership benefits include:
- Regular Association Newsletters
- Regular Safety Updates - Clive Shelton Associates
- Twice yearly meeting of members, including free
industry seminars - and a free lunch!
- Council representation to LACORS and BERR and any
other relevant TSO organisations.
- Lobbying on legal & safety matters.
- Reduced fees for TOYCRED
membership
- Help and advice from appointed advisers
- Up to 50% discount on BSI publications.
- Tailored members listing on Equitoy web site.
- Representation at UK and European level
- Legal help line - Fox Hayes
- Updates on relevant UK & European law
- Customs advice - Mike Hodge Associates
- Preferencial insurance rates - Bradford Peters
Toy Safety
Clive Shelton is retained as the Association's Safety
Adviser and is available to members for safety advice.
Equitoy members are represented on a number of important
safety committees at both UK and European level. (view)
The Association is consulted by the British government
(through BERR) and European commission on changes
and implementation of revisions to safety directives
and regulations.
Customs
Through the Association's customs adviser, Mike Hodge,
members receive regular information affecting their
business.
These include
- Information on forthcoming changes to customs duties.
- The introduction and withdrawal of quotas and surveylance
procedures.
Equitoy is additionally consulted on changes to customs
duties and procedures.
Legal assistance
Members have access to free initial consultation with
Philip Drazen of Fox Hayes Solicitors.
Insurance
Bradford Peters is pleased to offer special rates negotiated
on behalf of the Association members.
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