toy legislation

[jillithian]

In continuing coverage of my previous post:

Lawmakers Urge Government Enforcement Of Chemical Ban In Toys.

USA Today (11/25, Szabo) reported, "Congressional supporters of a new law meant to protect children from dangerous chemicals are trying to make sure that the government enforces the legislation as they intended." The legislation was passed in August as "a landmark consumer safety law that raises standards for toys and virtually bans several hormone-like chemicals called phthalates in products for children under 12." Last week, a staff attorney at the Consumer Product Safety Commission "released a legal opinion stating that stores may continue to sell toys with phthalates, as long as those items were made before Feb. 10." But, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), co-author of the ban, said that, according to this statement, "that could allow toys with phthalates to remain on the shelves for years, with no way for parents to know which toys contain the chemicals." She added that "lawmakers wanted toys with the controversial chemicals to be off the market when the law takes effect Feb. 10."

I had emailed all of my lawmakers about this. It's not exactly what I wanted, but it is MUCH better than what was previously going to happen.