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New device may help ban PBDEs

A Washington group has acquired a device that detects the presence of toxic flame retardants, and hope to use it to change state laws.

By Gary Chittim

KING5.com News

February 08, 2007

A Washington group has acquired a device that detects the presence of toxic flame retardants, and hope to use it to change state laws. ...

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Congress Threatens to Overturn Washington’s New Toxic Toys Law!

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With the passage of the Children’s Safe Product Act here in Washington state this past April, we now have the nation’s strongest protections on lead, cadmium, and phthalates in toys and other kids products. Fortunately, Congress in the other Washington has taken notice and is considering strengthening protections for the rest of the country. To make sure that Washington’s standards remain in force, it’s crucial that the federal legislation allow states to have stronger toy protections for their kids if they choose.

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