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U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009 |
CPSC Developing Practical Guidance For Meeting Phthalates Requirements In New Child Safety Law; Public Input Sought: Interim enforcement policy also announced by the agency Interim enforcement policy also announced by the agency |
U.S. CPSC January 8, 2009 |
CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children's Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February Under the new law, children's products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date. |
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2009 |
CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements for manufacturers and importers of regulated products, including products intended for children 12 years old and younger. |
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2009 |
CPSC Spells Out Enforcement Policy For New Lead Limits In Children's Products Effective February 10 Starting on February 10, 2009, consumer products intended for children 12 and under cannot have more than 600 parts per million of lead in any accessible part. |
Chemistry World April 26, 2006 |
Plasticiser Debate Continues European commission conclusions on risks posed by phthalate plasticisers have brought mixed reactions. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2010 |
CPSC Releases Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making a positive impact and helping to restore confidence in the safety of toys in the marketplace. |
U.S. CPSC September 24, 2003 |
CPSC Announces Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy. The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child's neck when the child swings the toy overhead like a lasso. |
Chemistry World July 8, 2015 Ida Emilie Steinmark |
Phthalate replacements linked to child health problems Supposedly safe replacements for a harmful plasticiser have been found to positively correlate with both increased blood pressure and insulin resistance in children and adolescents. |
The Family Room December 2000 Teresa Higginbotham |
Give Your Children the Gift of Thrift Here are a few ways to teach your children about money... |
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2009 |
"Town Hall on Toy Safety": CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer At a Town Hall meeting held in New York City, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum was joined by parents and consumers to talk toy safety. |
The Motley Fool October 13, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp |
A Challenge for Parents It's important to take stock of what types of gifts will hold your children's interest for the long haul. You'll save money, your kids will be pleased, and everyone will benefit. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind for your gift-giving this year. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2002 |
Four California Companies Charged With Illegal Toy Importation |
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2005 |
Fisher-Price Recall of Push Toys A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries. |
U.S. CPSC |
CPSC Adopts Testing Requirements for Children's Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 5-0 on July 20 to approve new third party testing requirements to ensure the safety of children's toys. |
U.S. CPSC May 17, 2010 |
Children's Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Family Dollar Stores Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., is announcing the voluntary recall of 1.8 million toy dart gun sets, due to an aspiration hazard. |
American Family Physician December 1, 2004 |
Your Baby's Teeth A caregiver's guide to infant oral hygiene including guidelines on feeding and fluoride. |
U.S. CPSC April 23, 2003 |
Little People Animal Sounds Farms Recalled by Fisher-Price Two small metal screws that hold the toy "stall doors" in place can come off, posing an aspiration or choking hazard to young children. |
The Family Room Ann Douglas |
How to Encourage Your Older Child to Welcome The New Baby |
The Motley Fool May 2, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Outgrowing Your Toys Toys "R" Us' last quarter as a public company wasn't bad, but it's still time to cash out. |
The Family Room November 2000 Maria Gracia |
8 Ideas for Organizing Your Child's Room With the new school year upon us, you may have the driving urge to get your child's room in order. Where do you start? Here are a few ideas... |
The Motley Fool June 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Toys "R" Us Stops Playing Around Can the retailer take back toy land? |
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2010 |
Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2002 |
How to Teach Good Behavior: Tips for Parents Children must be taught good behavior so they can live and work well in society when they grow up. Good teaching includes rewards for good behavior. Your child's age should guide your choice of ways to teach. |
U.S. CPSC May 28, 2008 |
Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
Chemistry World June 14, 2012 Andrew Turley |
ECHA finishes first combo review The European Chemical Agency has for the first time looked at a group of chemicals as a combination when considering risks associated with exposure -- rather than looking at each chemical in isolation. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006 |
Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles(TM) Activity Toys for Choking Hazard The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2007 |
CPSC Delivers the ABC's of Toy Safety Knowing your ABC's of toy safety will make for happy holidays. |
Fast Company December 1, 2007 Cora Daniels |
Fast Talk: The Watchdog Consumer advocate Stephanie Oppenheim taps a network of families across the country to test hundreds of toys each year, then produces a guide rating the best and the worst. |
U.S. CPSC November 14, 2006 |
List of Top Holiday Safety Tips Released CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age labels. |
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2005 |
Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers. |
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007 |
Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard. |
American Family Physician July 15, 2005 |
What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something A hand-out for parents and caregivers of young children offering advice for this safety concern. |
American Family Physician February 1, 2006 |
Help for Your Child's Constipation A patient hand-out: Keep a positive attitude... Remember the way your child's body works... Keep a list of your child's bowel movements... etc. |
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008 |
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard The head of the penguin toy can detach and expose connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. |
The Family Room Mia Cronan |
Hey, Who's the Boss, Here? We've all been in situations with our children when, out in public, we just want to crawl into a big hole in the ground, never to be seen again, right? |
Entrepreneur September 2006 Andrea Poe |
Instant Classics A toy company breaks from the more-is-better mind-set and returns to vintage characters. |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays Recent recalls may have you spooked, but it's still possible to find safe playthings. In an ironic twist, all the bad news means there is a lot of information about toy manufacturing and safety this year. |
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2003 |
Magic Cabin Recall of Wooden Toy Cars The wheels on the toy car can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2008 |
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC August 14, 2007 |
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
Delicious Living February 2005 Julie Rothschild Levi |
Plastic Planet Although it may not be necessary (or realistic) to purge plastics from our lives, it may well be worthwhile to consider reducing their use, for the sake of our health and our world. |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011 |
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2003 |
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Go to School What is school refusal?... What other problems are children with school refusal likely to have?... What should I do if my child refuses to go to school?... How will I know if my child is really sick?... How is school refusal treated?... etc. |
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Toy Chests A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2004 |
CPSC Chairman Warns Holiday Gift Shoppers of Hazardous Recalled Toys The agency posted recalled toys and children's products before the holiday season. To further reduce deaths and injuries, and to quickly get the word out about consumer safety issues, CPSC launched the Neighborhood Safety Network (NSN). |
Health May 2008 Alexandra Zissu |
Your Child's Toy Box Play it safe with simple toys like blocks and bears. |
The Motley Fool January 14, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Busted Toy Sales Instead of holiday after-glow, slumping toy sales brought woe for KB Toys. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2006 |
Getting Your Child to Take Medicine What to do if you child won't take his/her medicine. |
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2006 |
Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The recall responds to reports that a 19-month-old boy and a 2-year-old boy suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became lodged in their throats. |
The Motley Fool January 12, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Toy Store Faces a Fork in the Road Toys "R" Us posts declining holiday sales, but was the news really that bad? |