Made in China toys to have complete track record

Beijing Feb 27 (IANS) China the world s largest toy producer and exporter is building a nationwide traceability system that will verify the safety and quality of products Xinhua reported on Monday.

Yang Dayue a quality inspection expert said the system will not only help track the origin of a toy and hold its producer accountable in case of a problem but will also help toy manufacturers improve quality control through the use of big data.

In October 2016 the General Administration of Quality Supervision Inspection and Quarantine started a pilot program in Shantou City Guangdong Province a hub of toy manufacturing.

A traceability system for China s toy industry will help protect consumer interests and make Chinese-made toys more competitive globally according to industrial sources.

The system is based on a big data platform and uses Internet and artificial intelligence technologies Yang said.

China s toy exports increased 24.9 per cent year on year in 2016 customs data showed.

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