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TIA's statement on new safety regs
July 31, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 in a 424-1 vote. (The one dissenting vote was cast by Rep. Ron Paul, the presidential candidate.) The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it’s expected to be approved before Congress adjourns for its traditional August break later this week.
In a statement released on July 29, the Toy Industry Association weighed in on the Act:
“TIA is in the process of thoroughly reviewing and analyzing the text, but a preliminary scan reveals it to be mostly fair and balanced legislation that will help ensure that the industry continues to be regulated by uniform national standards based on sound science. Our principle concern – that the toy industry would end up with a confusing patchwork of individual state limits on chemicals such as lead and cadmium – seems to have been avoided.
We are particularly pleased that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is emerging from this process much stronger and better financed. We look forward to working with them as they develop regulations to implement the new legislation.
TIA applauds Congress for working hard to develop this meaningful new legislation, which we have supported through educational outreach to legislators, committee testimony, meetings with third-party agencies and grassroots efforts.”
Posted by Cliff Annicelli on July 31, 2008 | Comments (0)
