Manila: As families prepare for the holiday season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday urged consumers to carefully inspect toy labels to ensure the health and safety of children during playtime.

According to Philippines News Agency, in its latest advisory, the FDA emphasized the importance of checking both safety and compliance information on toy products before purchase, noting that properly labeled items help prevent accidents and protect young users.

The agency highlighted three key safety details that should be present on toy labels. These include age grading, which identifies the appropriate age group for the toy; cautionary statements or warnings, which provide essential safety reminders for children and guardians; and instructional literature, which explains how to use, assemble, maintain, or dispose of the toy correctly.

The FDA also reminded consumers to verify compliance information, such as the FDA License to Operate (LTO) number, which confirms that the manufacturer or distributor is duly licensed. Other required details include the manufacturer's complete name and local company address and the item, model, or Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) number, which helps identify the product in the market.

To report toys lacking the required information, the FDA encouraged the public to email 'Make sure to check toy labels for safe gifting,' the agency said, underscoring its call for a safer, more responsible holiday shopping season.