News tagged with lead paint
Nearly one in ten toys in China unsafe: watchdog
China's safety watchdog has found nearly one in ten toys in the domestic market is unsafe, highlighting widespread quality problems in the country's poorly regulated manufacturing industry.
May 31, 2011 |
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Firm to pay $200K after importing lead-laden toys
(AP) -- A Massachusetts company has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty to settle allegations it violated U.S. law when it imported Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Winnie the Pooh toys with high levels of lead.
Feb 05, 2010 |
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Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population
(PhysOrg.com) -- Populations of Laysan albatross face severe declines due to widespread lead poisoning of chicks unless comprehensive cleanup measures gain momentum, according to a recent study.
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Lead-based consumer paint remains a global public health threat
Although lead content in paint has been restricted in the United States since 1978, University of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health researchers say in major countries from three continents there is still ...
Aug 04, 2009 |
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