interesting news! I hope that bootlegs will be banned and other toys that contains hazardous chemical that uses to paint or mold the toys. In my recent tv interview about toys, I mentioned that parents should be aware of this and also read the labels of packaging of the toy for contents and suitable for an age group.
MANILA, Philippines – Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is pushing for a measure that would standardize the labeling requirements for toys and games of children to protect them from potential hazards to health and safety.
Arroyo filed House Bill 1221 or the “Toy Safety Labeling Act of 2010” co-authored with her son Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado Arroyo seeking to provide the requirements for special labeling of consumer products.
The former president said the measure seeks to protect the interest of children and promote their general welfare as a state policy.
Arroyo said the state shall provide safety and quality standards for consumer products by requiring that a consumer product for children be marked with or accompanied by clear safety warnings or instructions.
“A law that would protect children against hazards and safety and the provision of adequate rights and means of redress is imperative,” the younger Arroyo added.
read more here at http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=634992&publicationSubCategoryId=63
