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News & Information
- 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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