Unfair Trade Practices

ICTI regularly addresses both tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade in order to encourage the free movement of toy products throughout the world. Identifying and eliminating unfair impediments to trade, which can negatively impact consumer product preferences, quality expectations and price options, is a continuous program within the organization.

An example of such a practice is product counterfeiting, in which a toy may be copied to appear to be the original product, while in fact it is not. Individual member countries prohibit the display of any such merchandise in their trade shows and also prohibit this type of action in the marketplace, as well as implementing other strict anti-counterfeiting programs. These actions have been effective in substantially reducing this unfair trade practice.

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