We are passionate about toys and the people who make them. We work with the toy supply chain to build better lives for workers and a stronger industry through the ethical production of toys.
Toy experts
The only program uniquely tailored for the manufacturing needs of the toy and entertainment industry
Worker focused
Workers are the heart of toy manufacturing, supporting their rights and well-being is central to our program
Credible
We provide meticulous and robust certification and social compliance assessments which the toy industry can trust
Effective
Our assessments, tools, and support for factories, brands and retailers drive standards across the supply chain
Global
Our program operates across your global supply chain, with on-the-ground support in key regions
- 1,200 factories in the program
- 14 years' experience
- 650,000 workers covered
Factories
Certification, training and support to help meet your customer's ethical standards, invest in your workforce, and strengthen your business
Brands & Retailers
Tools and support to raise standards and achieve your responsible sourcing aims
News & Events
news
IETP audit partners on track to achieve APSCA registration
2018-09-06
From 1st November, the IETP audit report will include the unique APSCA registration number of each auditor, this will clearly confirm that this auditor has met the requirements and expected competence from both IETP and APSCA.
news
Toy and games designers can meet the Ethical Toy Program at Mojo Pitch at the Play Creators Festival
2018-09-06
Ethical Toy Program will be at inaugural Toy & Game Design Conference to meet and inspire designers to create the next generation of toys, games and electronics which respect and benefit everyone.
news
Over 750 factory representatives attend program updates training in just two months
2018-08-06
Toy factories are enthusiastic about the new changes to the Ethical Toy Program and eager to learn more, hundreds of factories have joined 10 training sessions since May 2018.
news
Family-Friendly Spaces program expands to cover 18 factories in China
2018-08-06
We are delighted to announce that this summer we are operating more FFS than ever before allowing hundreds more families to be reunited for the summer.
news
IETP Worker Voice Pilot is underway after a successful kick-off event in Shenzhen
2018-07-30
The worker voice platform will be used to distribute digital education directly to workers to increase workplace safety, knowledge of workers’ rights, and to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through gamified learning.
news
New Audit Checklist and Certification
2018-07-10
An overview of changes to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program made in response to consultation feedback and industry engagement is now available along with an advance copy of the new Audit Checklist.
news
10 reasons to join our worker voice pilot
2018-06-15
Our new worker voice program offers fantastic opportunities for IETP certified factories to improve employee engagement, support your workforce and train workers by piloting worker voice technology in your workforce for free.
news
Support our Left-Behind Children Program
2018-06-15
Our left-behind children program helps to create a toy industry where children’s products are made by workers who are supported in their role as parents thereby ensuring that toys are manufactured in a way that is consistent with the values of the industry.
news
Ethical Toy Program launches worker voice technology with MicroBenefits
2018-04-24
Worker Voice Program leverages mobile technology to enable direct feedback from toy factory workers in China
news
Mary Beth Goodman joins the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board
2018-04-20
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board.
news
Guidance on new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding for factories
2018-04-09
A Q&A to provide instructions to help use the new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding in your communications.
news
The new Ethical Toy Program website is here
2018-02-19
Our new website brings fresh content, features, and resources for our members, with a dynamic new design to reflect our refreshed Ethical Toy Program branding and our core purpose: delivering better lives for workers.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program Worker Helpline – new number & extended operating hours
2018-01-24
The Ethical Toy Program is introducing enhancements to the Worker Helpline.
news
Factory Announcement: Data collection on Foreign Migrant Workers
2018-01-04
From 5th January 2018, the Ethical Toy Program will add a new form to collect statistics about foreign migrant workers during all upcoming audits.
news
Update on proposed changes to the Ethical Toy Program Audit Checklist and Certification
2017-12-22
In September 2017, the Ethical Toy Program ran a public consultation to gather views on two proposed changes to the Audit Checklist and Certification
news
Introducing the Ethical Toy Program
2017-12-15
New name. New website. New mission. New Strategy. Coming January 2018
news
Ethical Toy Program – Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2018
2017-11-16
ETP will not conduct audits between February 1st 2018 and March 4th 2018 at factories located in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
news
Ethical Toy Program and The Toy Association Launch New Strategic Partnership
2017-10-16
A new collaboration to support the continued development of the Ethical Toy Program.
news
Consultation on proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program
2017-09-21
The ICTI Ethical Toy Program, formerly ICTI CARE, is excited to announce two proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program.
news
New Ethical Toy Program WeChat Account Strengthens Factory Communications in China
2017-08-07
We're now on WeChat
news
Walmart reaffirms commitment to Ethical Toy Program
2017-07-19
Walmart has reaffirmed Ethical Toy Program as one of its approved 3rd party programs for monitoring social compliance.
news
Ethical Toy Program announces new panel of approved third-party audit companies
2017-07-05
We have selected four approved audit firms for the 2017-2019 IETP approved audit panel
news
Ethical Toy Program leads the way on audit integrity monitoring
2017-07-04
Our new online auditor assessment tool enables factories to share feedback on auditors’ performance and integrity issues
news
Ethical Toy Program Conducts 6th Annual Toy Factory Survey
2017-04-24
This years’ results indicate enhanced auditor professionalism and integrity, reduced audit duplication, comparatively lower working hours, and a diversifying factory base.
news
A look at challenges faced by parent workers in Vietnam
2017-04-06
Assessment of child rights challenges in the supply chain in Vietnam
news
Tianjin offers subsidies to encourage factories to join certification programs
2017-03-28
Factories which are newly certified by ICTI Ethical Toy Program this year are eligible for the subsidies, and can apply for funding by submitting the required documentation.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program launches new online Auditor Assessment Function on Connect Platform
2017-03-22
This new, online feedback tool enables toy factories to evaluate, and feedback on, the performance of on-site auditors.
news
Free Rural-Urban Integration illustrated booklet to support migrant factory workers
2016-03-15
The booklet is full of useful tips and information on how to adapt to city life and workplace culture.
news
New benchmarking study to develop the ICTI Ethical Toy Program
2016-01-28
We have started work on a major benchmarking study which will compare and contrast our program against other successful responsible sourcing codes and standards.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program 18 Month ‘Class A Seal’ comes to an end
2015-12-14
18 Month Class A Seal has been discontinued as from 1st of April 2016.
news
IETP audit partners on track to achieve APSCA registration
2018-09-06
From 1st November, the IETP audit report will include the unique APSCA registration number of each auditor, this will clearly confirm that this auditor has met the requirements and expected competence from both IETP and APSCA.
news
Toy and games designers can meet the Ethical Toy Program at Mojo Pitch at the Play Creators Festival
2018-09-06
Ethical Toy Program will be at inaugural Toy & Game Design Conference to meet and inspire designers to create the next generation of toys, games and electronics which respect and benefit everyone.
news
Over 750 factory representatives attend program updates training in just two months
2018-08-06
Toy factories are enthusiastic about the new changes to the Ethical Toy Program and eager to learn more, hundreds of factories have joined 10 training sessions since May 2018.
news
Family-Friendly Spaces program expands to cover 18 factories in China
2018-08-06
We are delighted to announce that this summer we are operating more FFS than ever before allowing hundreds more families to be reunited for the summer.
news
IETP Worker Voice Pilot is underway after a successful kick-off event in Shenzhen
2018-07-30
The worker voice platform will be used to distribute digital education directly to workers to increase workplace safety, knowledge of workers’ rights, and to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through gamified learning.
news
New Audit Checklist and Certification
2018-07-10
An overview of changes to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program made in response to consultation feedback and industry engagement is now available along with an advance copy of the new Audit Checklist.
news
10 reasons to join our worker voice pilot
2018-06-15
Our new worker voice program offers fantastic opportunities for IETP certified factories to improve employee engagement, support your workforce and train workers by piloting worker voice technology in your workforce for free.
news
Support our Left-Behind Children Program
2018-06-15
Our left-behind children program helps to create a toy industry where children’s products are made by workers who are supported in their role as parents thereby ensuring that toys are manufactured in a way that is consistent with the values of the industry.
news
Ethical Toy Program launches worker voice technology with MicroBenefits
2018-04-24
Worker Voice Program leverages mobile technology to enable direct feedback from toy factory workers in China
news
Mary Beth Goodman joins the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board
2018-04-20
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to the ICTI Ethical Toy Program Governing Board.
news
Guidance on new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding for factories
2018-04-09
A Q&A to provide instructions to help use the new ICTI Ethical Toy Program branding in your communications.
news
The new Ethical Toy Program website is here
2018-02-19
Our new website brings fresh content, features, and resources for our members, with a dynamic new design to reflect our refreshed Ethical Toy Program branding and our core purpose: delivering better lives for workers.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program Worker Helpline – new number & extended operating hours
2018-01-24
The Ethical Toy Program is introducing enhancements to the Worker Helpline.
news
Factory Announcement: Data collection on Foreign Migrant Workers
2018-01-04
From 5th January 2018, the Ethical Toy Program will add a new form to collect statistics about foreign migrant workers during all upcoming audits.
news
Update on proposed changes to the Ethical Toy Program Audit Checklist and Certification
2017-12-22
In September 2017, the Ethical Toy Program ran a public consultation to gather views on two proposed changes to the Audit Checklist and Certification
news
Introducing the Ethical Toy Program
2017-12-15
New name. New website. New mission. New Strategy. Coming January 2018
news
Ethical Toy Program – Key Audit Deadlines for Chinese New Year 2018
2017-11-16
ETP will not conduct audits between February 1st 2018 and March 4th 2018 at factories located in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
news
Ethical Toy Program and The Toy Association Launch New Strategic Partnership
2017-10-16
A new collaboration to support the continued development of the Ethical Toy Program.
news
Consultation on proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program
2017-09-21
The ICTI Ethical Toy Program, formerly ICTI CARE, is excited to announce two proposed updates to the Ethical Toy Program.
news
New Ethical Toy Program WeChat Account Strengthens Factory Communications in China
2017-08-07
We're now on WeChat
news
Walmart reaffirms commitment to Ethical Toy Program
2017-07-19
Walmart has reaffirmed Ethical Toy Program as one of its approved 3rd party programs for monitoring social compliance.
news
Ethical Toy Program announces new panel of approved third-party audit companies
2017-07-05
We have selected four approved audit firms for the 2017-2019 IETP approved audit panel
news
Ethical Toy Program leads the way on audit integrity monitoring
2017-07-04
Our new online auditor assessment tool enables factories to share feedback on auditors’ performance and integrity issues
news
Ethical Toy Program Conducts 6th Annual Toy Factory Survey
2017-04-24
This years’ results indicate enhanced auditor professionalism and integrity, reduced audit duplication, comparatively lower working hours, and a diversifying factory base.
news
A look at challenges faced by parent workers in Vietnam
2017-04-06
Assessment of child rights challenges in the supply chain in Vietnam
news
Tianjin offers subsidies to encourage factories to join certification programs
2017-03-28
Factories which are newly certified by ICTI Ethical Toy Program this year are eligible for the subsidies, and can apply for funding by submitting the required documentation.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program launches new online Auditor Assessment Function on Connect Platform
2017-03-22
This new, online feedback tool enables toy factories to evaluate, and feedback on, the performance of on-site auditors.
news
Free Rural-Urban Integration illustrated booklet to support migrant factory workers
2016-03-15
The booklet is full of useful tips and information on how to adapt to city life and workplace culture.
news
New benchmarking study to develop the ICTI Ethical Toy Program
2016-01-28
We have started work on a major benchmarking study which will compare and contrast our program against other successful responsible sourcing codes and standards.
news
ICTI Ethical Toy Program 18 Month ‘Class A Seal’ comes to an end
2015-12-14
18 Month Class A Seal has been discontinued as from 1st of April 2016.
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