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Pastimes : Made In The USA? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: ms.smartest.person who wrote (79)	9/21/2007 1:44:10 PM
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Most Americans don't have faith in the "Made in China" label Michelle Franzen, NBC News, New York Last Updated: 9/19/2007 5:42:34 PM wbir.com US lawmakers are demanding more tests and inspections to ensure toy companies and the agency in charge of product safety get the lead out of US toys made in China. Last week the Consumer Product Safety Commission reached an agreement with China to eliminate the use of lead paint for toys exported to the US. It may not be enough. A new survey finds 78 percent of Americans don't have faith in the "Made in China" label. In the past few months millions of toys have been recalled including familiar favorites like Thomas the Train Engine, Barbie, Batman, and Polly Pockets. The majority were voluntarily recalled by toy giant Mattel. The company's CEO issued an apology and pledged to do better. Despite the recalls, the CPSC says the bulk of toys on retail shelves and in homes are safe. "While it may appear we are undergoing an epidemic, these recalls have served a purpose. Not only are they getting these toys off shelves, they are changing practices from keeping this occurring in the future," said the CPSC's Nancy Nord. Lawmakers say they plan to introduce legislation requiring companies to boost inspections in China, and also give the CPSC more resources and funding to monitor toys coming into the US. The CPSC currently has a staff of 400 to monitor and test products, half the workers in place nearly 30 years ago. The commission says it will need more funding from Congress to keep up with the recall demands.