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Topic started on 7-1-2009 @ 12:14 AM by Cairowoman

New safety rules for children's clothes have stores in a fit


www.latimes.com
Some owners say the cost of testing for toxic lead and phthalates will shut their businesses. The law goes into effect Feb. 10.
By Alana Semuels
January 2, 2009
Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.

The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead.
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Headline: Please use the original story headline from your source.

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reply posted on 7-1-2009 @ 12:48 AM by Exuberant1
reply to post by Cairowoman



"Please explain more.... "

No.

Do it yourself. I recommend google.


reply posted on 7-1-2009 @ 01:13 AM by Cairowoman
Originally posted by Exuberant1
reply to post by Cairowoman



"Please explain more.... "

No.

Do it yourself. I recommend google.


I did and I still do not see how they are the same. Call me whatever but I dont see the connection....seems like 2 different things to me...
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