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• Time magazine article, "What's Toxic in Toyland,"
  "…makes claims about (phthalates and Bisphenol A) that are not supported by independent risk assessments -- or even by reading the studies cited in the piece," says scientific journalism watchdog STATS. Time sidebar article, "Tips for Safe Toys and other Household Products," labeled "not merely a matter of inept reporting, it is bias of the worst kind in scientific journalism -- and a profound disservice to public health." [more...]
• State of California attempt to ban phthalates and Bisphenol-A in products for children defeated.

Toy Industry Association Statement
Toy Industry Association, Inc.

"California Gets it Right"
Phthalates Information Center

"California Rejects Chemical Ban"
STATS

• City of San Francisco ordinance bans phthalates and Bisphenol-A in toy and child products intended for children under three. Industry lawsuit contends state law preempts city law and that city did not conduct required economic review.

Toy Industry Association Statement
Toy Industry Association, Inc.

"San Francisco Clamps down on Children's Toys and Safety Equipment"
American Council on Science and Health

• CHEJ Targets Target Stores

Toy Industry Association Statement
Toy Industry Association, Inc.

"Enviros Target Target"
FOX News

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Votes Unanimously to Deny Petition to Ban PVC Toys
• European Union bans use of certain phthalates in toys intended to be mouthed by children under three:

Toy Industry Association Statement
Toy Industry Association, Inc.

"The US Should Not Import European Laws"
FOX News

• Question: If vinyl toys are safe, where did all this misguided criticism come from?
  It was started by Greenpeace, some years ago, which picked toys as an easy, emotional target in to kick off their battle against chemicals. Listen to Patrick Moore, on of the founders of Greenpeace, former leader of Greenpeace Canada and former Director of Greenpeace International, as he talks about how Greenpeace has lost its way.
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