What's in the Toy Box?
What's in the Toy Box?
The Washington Toxics Coalition, in collaboration with the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition and environmental health organizations across the country, has released an online database - www.HeathyToys.org to show the extent of the problem of toxic chemicals in toys and provide guidance for parents wishing to purchase less toxic toys.
Download our Healthy Toys Database Summary
View our Media Release
Go to the Database at www.HealthyToys.org
Why Are Some Toys Toxic?
No one is minding the store to ensure that only the safest chemicals
and materials are used in toys and other children’s products. Very few
chemicals are banned from use even when there is overwhelming
scientific evidence of serious health concerns. Companies aren’t
required to tell consumers or the government what chemicals they use in
their products.
Safer Toys Are Possible
Our research shows that while many toys contained toxic chemicals,
manufacturers can make less toxic toys. We found many toys that were
free of lead, vinyl, and other chemicals.
We Need Action Now
The Washington state legislature should act now to protect kids from toxic toys. Please work to pass legislation that:
- Prohibits the use of dangerous chemicals in toys and other children’s products. Known toxics such as lead, cadmium, and phthalates, should be kept out of toys, and only the safest chemicals and materials should be allowed.
- Arms consumers with useful information to make safer buying choices. Manufacturers of toys and children’s products should be required to test and disclose the chemical contents of their products.
- Makes manufacturers responsible for the products they sell and puts them on the right path to making safer products for our children.
