Families from around the country whose lives have been changed forever by unsafe, lead contaminated toys are in Washington D.C. today urging members of Congress to enact the strongest possible reforms to better protect children. Joining them in their efforts is CJ&D Executive Director Joanne Doroshow. Consumer product safety legislation has already passed through both houses. These families want to make sure that key safety measures in the landmark legislation are preserved during the final stages of negotiations. Among the reforms that they are calling for are:
- Making toys safe by the 2008 Holiday Season, by requiring manufacturers to comply with stricter lead standards for children's toys, within 180 days.
- Ensuring that all toys for children 12 years old and younger are included, and covered under the law.
- Keeping parents informed of dangerous and recalled toys through the creation of an online product safety database.
- Increasing fines for toy companies that break the law to $20 million dollars.
Check out the story of a Georgia mother who plans on introducing her son to members of Congress today to get these reforms passed.
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