STC exhibits at North American International Toy Fair 2026

【17 February 2026, USA】STC (Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre) exhibited at North American International Toy Fair 2026, held from 14 to 17 February. STC's professional team engaged with industry representatives from local to global brands, discussing the latest trends in the toy industry as well as the most recent product regulations and market developments in North America, providing clients with professional advice on expanding their business overseas.

Held in the USA, the exhibition featured over 720 exhibitors from different countries and territories and over 10,000 industry professionals from more than 50 states and nearly 100 countries and territories. As the toy industry enters a new era defined by digital integration and eco-conscious manufacturing, STC showcased its latest testing capabilities and provided updated guidance for manufacturers on navigating safety requirements. Amongst the hot topics of discussion was how sellers on Amazon could simplify TIC Direct Validation (DV) with STC, an officially recognised DV laboratory.

STC’s Sales Director of North America, Mr. Norman ARONOWITZ noted, “The toy fair has been an exceptional platform for STC to reconnect with our international partners and forge new alliances. We also observed a heightened demand for technical clarity regarding smart toys and sustainable products. Following our fruitful experience in New York, we will continue our regional tour of industry engagement and promote integrated TIC services for clients to maintain their competitive edge in the rapidly evolving global market."

About STC

Established in 1963, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, providing over 60 years of testing, inspection, and certification expertise. It offers a wide range of conformity assessment services for myriad products including Toys, Children’s Products, Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Furniture, Electrical and Electronic Products, Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products, and Medical Devices, as well as Rail Transit and Automotive Parts. To meet the growing global demand for testing and certification services, not only has STC set up cutting-edge testing laboratories and offices in China’s major regions, such as Guangdong, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangxi, but it has also established offices and testing laboratories in Vietnam, Japan, the USA and Germany. Simultaneously, STC is expanding its business scale to offer comprehensive, professional testing and inspection services to clients from all sectors. For more details about STC, please visit our website: www.stc.group.