China: Mattel responsible for monster toys
Manufacturers in China and American toy giant Mattel are both responsible for recent recalls of millions of lead-tainted toys worldwide.
By Agencies |
BEIJING : Manufacturers in China and American toy giant Mattel are both responsible for recent recalls of millions of lead-tainted toys worldwide, a Chinese official said. Li Zhuoming, executive vice-chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Toy Industry Association, said blame “cannot be pushed to either side” in this summer’s recalls, which included popular Sesame Street, Barbie and Polly Pocket products made in the province.
“The producers are responsible because they do not have tight controls over purchasing and production,” Li was quoted as saying in Wednesday’s state-run Guangzhou Daily newspaper. “But the buyer Mattel cannot evade responsibility.” He said Mattel neglected to “do its job well in quality inspections,” but did not give any details or say how the producers did not follow standards.
“If there is a problem with the toys, the brand owner and the importer has a big responsibility,” said Li, whose group represents toy-makers in Guangdong, an export manufacturing base for a large percentage of Chinese products. China’s goods have come under intense scrutiny in recent months after toxic chemicals were found in exports ranging from toothpaste to seafood and pet food ingredients.
“The producers are responsible because they do not have tight controls over purchasing and production,” Li was quoted as saying in Wednesday’s state-run Guangzhou Daily newspaper. “But the buyer Mattel cannot evade responsibility.” He said Mattel neglected to “do its job well in quality inspections,” but did not give any details or say how the producers did not follow standards.
“If there is a problem with the toys, the brand owner and the importer has a big responsibility,” said Li, whose group represents toy-makers in Guangdong, an export manufacturing base for a large percentage of Chinese products. China’s goods have come under intense scrutiny in recent months after toxic chemicals were found in exports ranging from toothpaste to seafood and pet food ingredients.
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