Friday, August 15, 2008

NEWS: President Signs Phthalate and Lead Bans Into Law

President Signs Phthalate Ban Into Law

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President Bush signed a federal bill today that bans six toxic phthalates from children's products. His signature bolsters Congress overwhelming support for this legislation, and sends a clear message that toxic chemicals have no place in toys.

Bush signs bill banning lead from children's toys

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080814/lead_ban_080814/20080814?hub=Health

President George W. Bush on Thursday signed consumer-safety legislation that bans lead from children's toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world.

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.

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