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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 06 > Lead law frustration

Lead law frustration

A white sweater has safe levels of lead. The same sweater in pink has unsafe levels. A button on a pair of shorts was lead-free. An identical button on the same shorts wasn’t. How will retailers comply with the new law?

By Zack Hall / The Bulletin
February 6, 2009

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is telling business owners to use their best judgment in deciphering what children’s products likely meet new lead requirements taking effect Tuesday.

If the experience of Stone Soup is any indication, that won’t be so easy.

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