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Breast Cancer
Congress Bans Dangerous Chemicals in Toys
August 17th, 2008
In a vote hailed as a major victory by parents and public health advocates, the U.S. Senate approved the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act, which includes a groundbreaking provision that will ban toxic phthalates from toys and childcare articles. The bill is now on its way to the President, who is expected to sign it into law in the coming weeks. The ban on phthalates will protect children from these harmful plastic-softening chemicals, which are powerful reproductive toxins and have also been linked to breast cancer. Advocates see this legislation as a first step toward broader chemical policy reform. "Congress got a glimpse into how chemicals are regulated...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-08-17)
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