United States firm recalls Chinese-made toy rockets

The China Post - Estes-Cox Corp, a Colorado-based importer of flying model rockets made in China, has recalled about 80,000 of its X-15 rocket because of a potential safety hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Full Story

Shipment of frozen United States sardines fails China checks

The China Post - China has found poisonous bacteria in a shipment of frozen sardines prepared in the U.S. and shipped by a Japanese trading company, state media said on Tuesday. Full Story

Following recalls, toy-testing firm works overtime to keep up

The China Post - Gone is the 40-hour work week at Specialized Technology Resources Inc. Boxes of toys are piling up in the middle of its testing lab, workers are coming in on weekends, and product testers who normally would check tools or candles are working on chess sets and plastic cars. Full Story

Why Mattel has to apologize publicly

The China Post - The Chinese call it guanxi, and it refers to the relationships that are so crucial to doing business in their country. Full Story

Mattel apologizes to China for toy recalls

The China Post - The world's largest toy maker, Mattel Inc, apologized on Friday for damaging China's reputation after recent massive recalls of its Chinese-made toys, admitting it targeted some goods that were actually up to scratch. Full Story

United States lawmakers to tighten laws on China toys

The China Post- U.S. lawmakers vowed Wednesday to enact stricter legislation to prevent potentially dangerous Chinese made toys from being sold in America, as leading toy firms said safety checks were being boosted. Full Story

United States, China promise parents lead-free toys

The China Post - U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on Tuesday to take immediate steps to stop the use of lead paint in toys made in China following toy recalls that have scared American parents ahead of holiday shopping. Full Story

Following Mattel recalls, Disney announces tests

The China Post - Following three high-profile recalls by Mattel Inc. this summer involving millions of Chinese-made, lead-tainted toys, The Walt Disney Company will begin independently testing toys featuring its characters, company officials said. Full Story