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Washington State Takes the Reins on Child Safety

by Maria Raha

On April 1, 2008, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire signed the Children’s Safe Products Act into law. The Children’s Safe Products Act revises Washington state’s safety standards for potentially hazardous chemicals in children’s products. The hazardous chemicals noted in the bill include lead, cadmium, and phthalates, all of which are allowable in children’s products within specified federal limits.

The State of the Toy Industry and Toy-Related Legislation

by Daniel Sean Kaye


The state of toy safety continues to grow and change, spurred on by concerned parents as well as legislators wary of a repeat of last year’s recalls. Many states are considering what steps should be taken to protect their citizens as well as to avoid putting independent toy-makers out of business due to expensive testing. The following is a summation of some of the battles and legislation currently moving forward in the nation.

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