Milions of Chinese toys were recalled because of safety hazards. Both Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us are instructing tougher standards on manufactures of toys. The concern of too much lead in paint and other chemicals has both stores concerned about young childrens health. Toys are now supposed to meet a standard made and enforced by Congress. According to the article, Toys 'R' Us, Wal-Mart boosting safety standards, Gerold L. Storch, chairman and CEO of Toys "R" Us said, "We made a commitment to the world that we would push forward toy safety as a top priority. This is not the last improvement that we will put in place." Even though parents have seemed to calm down about toy safety, both companies do not want to risk anymore recalls. By March both companies hope to reduce the amount of different chemicals including phthalates and lead in their products. This is a great opportunity for the largest toy selling companies to show their dedication to their customers. Reducing lead in the products can illuminate health issues in children. I believe Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us are doing the correct thing by setting standards for their toys.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23184537/
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/business/27toys.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=toys+%27r%27+us+and+wal-mart+toys+standards&st=nyt&oref=slogin,
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/18/business/18bibs.html?scp=1&sq=toys+%27r%27+us+and+wal-mart+toys+standards&st=nyt
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