With Holiday Shopping in Full Swing, Gillibrand Announces Plan to Protect Children from Toxic Toys

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While New York parents shop for gifts this holiday season, only a fraction of the chemicals commonly found in children's toys are tested by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A new report released today by "Safer Chemicals, Health Families" entitled Poison in Paint, Toxins in Toys reveals that more than 650 household products contain one of two toxic chemicals of high concern, including BPA in 280 plastic toys. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her plan to overhaul America's chemical testing standards with legislation to protect children, families and our environment from toxic toys, clothing and bedding.

"I was shocked to learn that there is absolutely no government testing required for the chemicals in the products my kids use every day," said Senator Gillibrand, a mother of two young boys. "It's outrageous that everything from toothbrushes to my son's dishware could be leaching hormone disrupting or cancer causing chemicals. We need to do better. This plan will give the EPA the authority to regulate chemicals in our everyday products and empower consumers to keep our families safe."

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