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Long-Awaited Safety Legislation Signed by the President!
Emily Lynne Ion
Thursday, August 14, 2008
After both houses of Congress approved the bill by overwhelming margins two weeks ago, today President Bush made it official as federal legislation!
The new law prohibits lead, beyond minute levels, in products for children 12 or younger. Lead paint was a major factor in the recall of 45 million toys and children's items last year, many from China. It also bans a chemical family of phthalates widely used to make plastic products softer and more flexible. And the legislation bolsters the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which took the brunt of criticism last year over the massive recalls and the government's failure to monitor toy imports before they reach store shelves.
This is a huge victory for parents, consumer advocates, and most importantly, for children. Healthy Child Healthy World thanks you for your support and dedication to catalyzing this change. We did it!
