New Law Designed to Boost Toy Safety

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From Aquadots coated with the date rape drug to Elmo toys covered in lead paint, the recent recalls that have plagued the industry have had parents scared. But as ABC2 News Investigator Joce Sterman explains, a new law is changing the way toy safety is handled, better protecting your kids from the dangers in things they use every day.
After months of public hearings, argument and compromise, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act has finally been passed by congress and signed by President George Bush. The new law means sweeping changes in not only the way toys are made, but also how they're sold and how you'll be able to find out when something goes wrong. Here are some of the major points:
There will be tougher standards for lead in toys, with the acceptable level dropping over time from 600 parts per million down to just 100 parts per million.
A database will also be created so you can search for injury, death or illness reports for products.
Manufacturers will have to label products with tracking numbers so you can easily find out if something you have has been recalled.
Toys and other children's products will have to be tested for safety before they can be sold.
The sale of toys with toxic phthalates is also being banned.
In addition, the law creates an opportunity to overhaul operations at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency will be allocated additional staff and more laboratory resources to seek out problem products and issue recalls. The agency is planning a public meeting in Washington, D.C. on September 4th to outline how they'll implement the changes and explain exactly what's contained in the new legislation.