ENSURING THE SAFETY OF TOYS AND CHILDREN
August 04, 2008
August 04, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va. (9th CD), issued the following column:
Last week, Congress approved with my strong support legislation to improve the safety of toys and other children's products. In 2007, many parents were shocked when a number of children's products were found to contain high levels of lead paint and other harmful chemicals which can cause a myriad of health problems for children. By the end of 2007, 45 million children's products had been recalled . . .
Last week, Congress approved with my strong support legislation to improve the safety of toys and other children's products. In 2007, many parents were shocked when a number of children's products were found to contain high levels of lead paint and other harmful chemicals which can cause a myriad of health problems for children. By the end of 2007, 45 million children's products had been recalled . . .