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Banning phthalates

February 2009

On February 10, 2009, a federal ban went into effect for phthalates, a toxic plasticizer, in children's toys and childcare items. 

Key Issues, Toxics, Health Concerns: 
Toxics
Phthalates
Consumer Products
Children’s Products