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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