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New data on toxic chemicals in toys and paints. Introduction of right-to-know bills would protect Michigan children from toxic chemicals in kids’ products
A report released this week identifies for the first time more than 650 brand name products that contain two hormone-disrupting toxic chemicals. Based on new industry data, the report names plastic toys, such as PLAYMOBIL play figures and Chicco baby rattles, which contain BPA (or bisphenol A), the same toxic chemical already banned in plastic baby bottles and sippy cups. The report revealed another toxic ingredient, known as NPEs, in nearly 300 household paints, as well as several cleaners, wood finishes and home maintenance products.
Coinciding with the report release, today in Michigan, Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) introduced the Safe Children’s Products Act, legislation which is similar to Maine’s law that provides information to the public on chemical ingredients in children’s products. that promotes human health and safer chemicals in a sustainable economy.
