Toys "R" Us announces tougher standards
WAYNE, N.J. (AP) - February 15, 2008 Starting March 1, the Wayne-based toy retailer is setting a much
tighter standard for the amount of lead allowed in toys made just
for the chain.
It's also barring two chemicals that have raised safety concerns
in products for infants and young children.
By the end of the year, there also won't be nickel-cadmium
batteries in Toys "R" Us products - a move meant to help the
environment.
The company says the changes should meet or exceed new federal
standards expected from Congress.
