June Update on Protective Policy
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen
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Things are looking pretty good on the legislative front. We’ve got a long way to go, but with the continued support of parents like you, we’re making amazing strides in our efforts to make this world a healthier place.
- Canada braves the ban. Our neighbor to the north reviewed 150 worldwide studies on BPA and became the first country to take a definitive position on the health risks of BPA, officially declaring it toxic to humans. The Canadian government is currently taking steps to ban the importation and sale of baby bottles made with BPA polycarbonate.
- On April 1, 2008, Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signed the Children’s Safe Products Act (House Bill 2647) into law. The Act is widely considered the country’s most strict toy safety law so far. Scheduled to go into effect in the summer of 2009, the law is intended to cut the amount of cadmium, lead, and phthalates in toys as well as children’s jewelry, car seats and other items. Learn more at SafeToys.com.
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