Protect Children from Dangerous Toys

The federal government isn't doing nearly enough about toxics substances in toys. Protections against lead haven't been updated in decades and the CPSC has refused to do anything about substances such as phthalates, a dangerous toxin often found in plastics, shampoos, and cosmetics.

Tell your state legislators that they need to act to ban the most dangerous chemicals like lead, cadmium, and phthalates from children's products.

Text of petition below:

To My State Legislators:

The recent recalls of millions of popular children's toys, due to dangerous lead paint, is hard evidence that the federal government and manufacturers are failing to protect our kids from toxic chemicals. Unfortunately, these recalls are just the tip of the toxic iceberg when it comes to children's products. Lead and other toxic chemicals are in everything from children's jewelry, to baby shampoo and to toys. These products haven't been and won't be subject to recalls as there are no rules in place that limit their use.

Parents should be able to buy toys and other products without fear of toxic ingredients that might harm their children. I urge you to pass legislation this year that will protect Washington's kids by:

* Requiring manufacturers of children's products sold in Washington state to disclose the chemical content of their products;
* Requiring manufacturers of children's products to use safer chemicals and materials