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China revokes 700 toy export licences over safety: report
BEIJING (AFP) - Beijing has revoked the export licences of 700 toy factories over safety failings, state media reported Wednesday, after a series of high-profile scandals hit the image of Chinese goods overseas.
Nations:China Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row Source:(AFP)
2008-06-11
Lawsuit claims "CSI" toy kits contain asbestos
A California asbestos awareness group sued CBS Corp, a toy maker and several retailers on Friday, claiming they sold toy crime-scene kits based on the hit CBS series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" that contained the cancer-causing substance.
Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row
2008-04-12
Toymakers back "sensible" global safety standard
Top toymakers backed plans on Wednesday for a mandatory global safety standard for toys to prevent unsafe products from reaching the consumer, but said it must not be a barrier to innovation or entry into the market.
Nations:Germany U.S. China Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row
2008-04-09
Washington state passes toy safety bill
Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law a bill placing the toughest restrictions in the United States on the amount of lead in children's products, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition.
Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row
2008-04-02
Senate OKs tougher overseas toy checks
Responding to record recalls of products that sickened children, the Senate passed legislation Thursday that would toughen inspections of toys and other playthings made outside the U.S.
People:Amy Klobuchar Dianne Feinstein Harry Reid Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row 110th Congress
2008-03-06
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