Kid's Products Should Be Safe for Kids
Parents should be able to buy toys and other products without fear of toxic ingredients that might harm their children. It's time for state policymakers to step in and protect children's health and make toys and other products safe for kids!
The Washington State Legislature has passed the Children's Safe Products Act of 2008! Now Governor Gregoire needs to sign the bill into law to protect kids
The Children's Safe Products Act:
- 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 used.
- Provides consumers with useful information to make safer buying choices. Manufacturers of toys and children’s products must be required to test and disclose the chemical contents of their products.
- Puts Washington on track to addressing the many other hazardous chemicals in children’s products.
Take Action - Help us make toys and all children's products safe for kids by calling Governor Gregoire today and asking her to support the Children's Safe Products Act of 2008 (E2SHB 2647) as passed by the Legislature!
Call the Governor's Office: (360) 902-4111
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About the Children's Safe Products Act
Supporters of the Children's Safe Products Act
Fact Sheets on the Children's Safe Products Act
Lax Laws on Toxic Ingredients in Kid's Products
"What's in the Toy Box?" fact sheet
"Rx for Prevention: Children's Products" fact sheet
Developmental Impacts of Chemical Exposures
