Overview
Maryland’s
children are in danger because of toxic toys.
Chemicals linked to cancer, developmental problems and
reproductive disorders routinely show up in our children’s toys and products,
even though safer alternatives are available.
Health research suggests that because children’s bodies are
still developing, exposure to toxic chemicals during childhood can have
particularly harmful and lasting effects on their health.
We know that toy
manufactures can make toys without toxic chemicals. Unfortunately the chemical industry has a special interest
in continuing to sell chemicals to toy manufacturers and they aren’t going
to change voluntarily. Dow and DuPont continue to fight efforts pointed toward phasing
out toxic chemicals since their product and livelihood IS toxic chemicals.
The time has come for Maryland
to take action. Other states have passed legislation to protect their children
from exposure to toxic chemicals and Maryland’s
children deserve to be protected as well.
That’s why Maryland PIRG is working to pass a law to remove
toxic chemicals from children’s products such as toys, teethers and baby
bottles.
