Cheryl Falvey

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USA Today, 25.11.08 23:31 UTC

Lawmakers push government to enforce chemical ban in toys

Congressional supporters of a new law meant to protect children from dangerous chemicals are trying to make sure that the government enforces the legislation as they intended.

USA Today, 20.11.08 01:06 UTC

Toys with phthalates can be sold after U.S. ban takes effect

Stores may continue selling plastic toys made with hormone-like chemicals next year, even after a law that was supposed to ban them takes effect, according to a legal decision from the federal agency that oversees consumer safety.

WashingtonPost Business, 19.11.08 05:40 UTC

Some Toys With Banned Plastics Will Stay on Market

A new federal ban on the use of the controversial chemical phthalate in teethers, pacifiers and other children's products won't apply to goods already in warehouses or on store shelves, federal ...