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New Industrial Standards In The United States Limit Lead Content In Footwear Products

2010/9/24 17:20:00 67

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More than 40 large garment retailers and suppliers in the United States, including Macys, Sears/Kmart, Target, Kohl 's, JCPenney, Guess, VictoriasSecret and Saks, have agreed to develop new industrial standards, limiting handbags and footwear.

Fashion products

The lead content.


The retailers reached a settlement with CenterforEnvironmentalHealth, CEH, California, Oakland, and agreed to pay a fine of $1 million 700 thousand and make the above commitment.


The US consumer protection group found that the retailers sold hundreds of thousands of wallets and other popular accessories.

Lead content

Too high can pose a threat to human health, especially for pregnant and reproductive age women.


The federal law stipulates that the lead content of children's materials should not exceed 300ppm (partspermillion) per million units, but the lead content of the purse project is not set.


According to the agreement reached between the two sides, reconciliation.

Retailer

Agreed to implement new standards for materials used in handbags and accessories since December 1, 2010. In addition, many retailers agreed to extend the standard coverage to materials for waistbands and / or footwear. If retailers violate these regulations, they may be fined up to 12500 US dollars.


The lead content of pigment or other surface coating shall not exceed 90PPM.


The lead content in leather should not exceed 600PPM (from December 1, 2011 to 300PPM).


The amount of lead in vinyl plastic should not be higher than 300PPM (from December 1, 2011 to 200PPM).


The lead content in other materials should not exceed 300PPM (except crystal).


"Today's agreement has made millions of women no longer need to worry that their wallets may pose a threat to the health of their children or their children," said MichaelGreen, executive director of CEH.

"We expect every manufacturer, importing, selling wallet and other accessories manufacturers to provide products that meet the consumer health standards of these major retailers."


The retailer will pay a fine of about $1 million 700 thousand for the StateofCalifornia sOfficeofEnvironmentalHealthHazardAssessment, which will also help CEH continue its work. California's environmental protection agency will also be fined.

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