Comments on: Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Doing Their Job? http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Wed, 23 May 2012 08:22:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: The Latest News on Toy Safety : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1497 The Latest News on Toy Safety : Eco Child’s Play Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:06:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1497 [...] one and only toy tester at the Consumer Product Safety Commission has retired. Robert L. Hundemer, a.k.a. Bob, started working at the CPSC in 1980, where he tested [...] [...] one and only toy tester at the Consumer Product Safety Commission has retired. Robert L. Hundemer, a.k.a. Bob, started working at the CPSC in 1980, where he tested [...]

]]> By: 2007: The Year of Toy Safety : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1496 2007: The Year of Toy Safety : Eco Child’s Play Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:29:43 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1496 [...] the allowable lead levels in toys, as well as mandated independent toy testing.  Funding for the Consumer Product Safety Commission would also be increased through this bill.  The senate will not take action until 2008 on the [...] [...] the allowable lead levels in toys, as well as mandated independent toy testing.  Funding for the Consumer Product Safety Commission would also be increased through this bill.  The senate will not take action until 2008 on the [...]

]]> By: PPE Safety http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1495 PPE Safety Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:53:36 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1495 I couldn't believe it when I read this article - it was quite a scary thought regarding dangerous materials. When my kids were younger the majority of toys at that time were mostly plastic and we didn't know much about this issue. I always try to go for eco-friendly products with kids of friends and family and also tell them why I do it. I couldn’t believe it when I read this article – it was quite a scary thought regarding dangerous materials. When my kids were younger the majority of toys at that time were mostly plastic and we didn’t know much about this issue. I always try to go for eco-friendly products with kids of friends and family and also tell them why I do it.

]]> By: Daniel http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1494 Daniel Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:25:06 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1494 I couldn't understand some parts of this article Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Doing Their Job?, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Doing Their Job?, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: HG1andPK2 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1493 HG1andPK2 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:49:08 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1493 C'mon people. We have to do what WE can as individuals. Grassroots here. BAN CHINA. Spread that around. Put it on bumperstickers. Tell everyone you know. LOOK AT WHAT YOU BUY. Is it a toy, toothpaste, jewelery and 'Made in China'? Put it down and walk away. Control the spastic spending! Educate yourself on global economics. Demand QUALITY vs QUANTITY. Besides, China is a communistic country that uses slave labor to produce that little lead covered trinket that your child is better off without anyway. WAKE UP AMERICA! BAN CHINESE IMPORTS! Bring our economy home!!!!! C’mon people. We have to do what WE can as individuals. Grassroots here. BAN CHINA. Spread that around. Put it on bumperstickers. Tell everyone you know. LOOK AT WHAT YOU BUY. Is it a toy, toothpaste, jewelery and ‘Made in China’? Put it down and walk away. Control the spastic spending! Educate yourself on global economics. Demand QUALITY vs QUANTITY. Besides, China is a communistic country that uses slave labor to produce that little lead covered trinket that your child is better off without anyway.

WAKE UP AMERICA! BAN CHINESE IMPORTS! Bring our economy home!!!!!

]]> By: Kristen http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1492 Kristen Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:57:59 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1492 I agree. We demand the cheap stuff and it's been extremely difficult for mom/pop shops to deal with the big boxes. But, I smell a change in the air. And I'm hoping as people become more aware of these situations, not only whats being put in our toys, but the conditions under which many (not all, but many) are made, people will choose to send their business elsewhere -- to artisans, handmade artists, and folks who have spent years making sure their toys are safe. They are TOYS for goodness sakes! Referred by David at It's Not a Lecture. So glad to have found your blog. I agree. We demand the cheap stuff and it’s been extremely difficult for mom/pop shops to deal with the big boxes.

But, I smell a change in the air. And I’m hoping as people become more aware of these situations, not only whats being put in our toys, but the conditions under which many (not all, but many) are made, people will choose to send their business elsewhere — to artisans, handmade artists, and folks who have spent years making sure their toys are safe.

They are TOYS for goodness sakes!

Referred by David at It’s Not a Lecture. So glad to have found your blog.

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1491 Jennifer Lance Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:44:53 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1491 Thank you Mike for your explanation and optimism. I do hope things get better. Greed is definitely factor, but Americans demand for cheap goods is also to blame. If we (and our children) could be satisfied with less, then we could afford sustainably produced goods and place such demands on the market. I just overheard a local toy store merchant, who features many quality wooden toys, say that this will be a "make or break year" for her business. It is hard for local shops to compete with the Walmart effect. Thank you Mike for your explanation and optimism. I do hope things get better.

Greed is definitely factor, but Americans demand for cheap goods is also to blame. If we (and our children) could be satisfied with less, then we could afford sustainably produced goods and place such demands on the market. I just overheard a local toy store merchant, who features many quality wooden toys, say that this will be a “make or break year” for her business. It is hard for local shops to compete with the Walmart effect.

]]> By: mike http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1489 mike Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:16:05 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1489 C4H6(OH)(COOH) is GHB which is produced through certain fermentation reactions. it probably wasn't intentional on the part of the manufacturer although there are cases where poisons have been substituted for otherwise safe compounds. many years ago in the USA, Ethylene Glycol was used to dissolve Sulfanilamides to be used as a medically active syrup for treating bacterial infections. It was cheaper than Glycerin and did the job just as well as far as dissolving the drug but it metabolized into Oxalic acid which killed a lot of people. after that, the USA put far more strict laws into effect to protect people. Now the same thing is happening in China, fake eggs, ethylene glycol instead of glycerin etc.. all for greed and all are the symptom of that stage of economic development. yes I agree, it is greedy but it is nothing new. the United States was the same way as China and so was Japan a little after WW2. Eventually things got better after the economy grew and recovered. C4H6(OH)(COOH) is GHB which is produced through certain fermentation reactions. it probably wasn’t intentional on the part of the manufacturer although there are cases where poisons have been substituted for otherwise safe compounds. many years ago in the USA, Ethylene Glycol was used to dissolve Sulfanilamides to be used as a medically active syrup for treating bacterial infections. It was cheaper than Glycerin and did the job just as well as far as dissolving the drug but it metabolized into Oxalic acid which killed a lot of people. after that, the USA put far more strict laws into effect to protect people. Now the same thing is happening in China, fake eggs, ethylene glycol instead of glycerin etc.. all for greed and all are the symptom of that stage of economic development. yes I agree, it is greedy but it is nothing new. the United States was the same way as China and so was Japan a little after WW2. Eventually things got better after the economy grew and recovered.

]]> By: Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1490 Kelli Best-Oliver Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:18:51 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/12/is-the-consumer-product-safety-commission-doing-their-job/#comment-1490 Seriously, date rate drug? How in the world does that end up in toys? I cannot get over that. It is a true testament to the greed of manufacturers that they can't be bothered to create safe toys for children. When I have kids, there will be as few cheap plastic toys as possible. I just hope I can get the relatives to do the same. Seriously, date rate drug? How in the world does that end up in toys? I cannot get over that.

It is a true testament to the greed of manufacturers that they can’t be bothered to create safe toys for children. When I have kids, there will be as few cheap plastic toys as possible. I just hope I can get the relatives to do the same.

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