Phthalates

Safety standards for toys have been in place for decades, but this year's Trouble in Toyland report from U.S. PIRG reveals that some new toys still hold hidden risks. What should you avoid to protect your child from toxic chemicals and choking hazards? Read on ...

Daiso, a huge Japanese-owned retail chain with some 3,000 stores worldwide,has been accused of repeatedly violating federal safety laws while importing toys and other children's goods from China and Vietnam. The company has agreed to pay a $2 million penalty and, in an extraordinary move, was...

Think it's not easy being green? Think again. As the understanding of how pervasive phthalates and other toxic chemicals are in our children's everyday products grows, the urge to chuck it all in favor of glass bottles and wooden toys grows as well. But that's an expensive undertaking, isn't it?...

If you're going to make a dent in toy safety, your first stop has to be China. An estimated nine out of 10 toys sold in the U.S. comes from that nation's factories.For Inez Tenenbaum, who President Obama appointed as the new chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, dealing with toy...

It's getting to be the time of year when young goblins rule the streets, but some everyday items may include more trick than treat. While officials this fall are on the lookout for stores stocking candy laced with the harmful chemical melamine, yard-sale shoppers might be wise to be wary of plastic...