Congress Passes CPSC Reform Act, Bans Lead and Certain Phthalates

In late July, Congress finished work on H.R. 4040, a major bill that reforms and strengthens the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Among other things, the legislation bans lead from children’s products, directs CPSC to set up a product hazards database, and bans certain phthalates in children's toys.

Read more in the August 2008 Alliance Alert

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