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Family Ties Forever! · 07-31-2008, 12:43 PM

I'm surprised this didn't happen sooner.

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House Bans Lead From Toys And Kids' Goods Bill Also Requires Testing By Third Parties

Posted: 6:06 pm CDT July 30, 2008

Washington -- The House has passed a far-reaching consumer safety bill that bans lead and other dangerous chemicals from toys and other products that could wind up in children's mouths.

The bill also requires that many children's products be tested by third parties before they can end up on store shelves.

Consumer groups praised the measure. It is a direct response to the recall last year of some 45 million toys and children's products, some contaminated by lead and many from China.

A Senate vote could send the measure to the president as early as this week.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Chocoholic · 07-31-2008, 12:46 PM

Personally, I wish more Americans would buy toys and other goods that are made right here in the US. Maybe then, we'll be able to bring back jobs that were lost overseas.

MonarC · 08-02-2008, 11:38 AM

I agree. This should have been done a long time ago.

07-31-2008, 12:46 PM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Personally, I wish more Americans would buy toys and other goods that are made right here in the US. Maybe then, we'll be able to bring back jobs that were lost overseas.

08-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I agree. This should have been done a long time ago.