May 31 2011
China bans BPA in babies' bottles AsiaOne Although some are already forbidden under the law, others remain in use in the production of plastic containers, toys and pesticides. Twelve distinct chemicals were listed in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, ... and more » |
May 31 2011
Nearly one in ten toys in China unsafe: watchdog The Independent The reputation of China's domestic manufacturing industry has been tarnished in recent years by a series of product safety scandals including contaminated food, toys coated with toxic lead paint and dangerous tyres. Environmental group Greenpeace said ... |
May 31 2011
Dream on Me recalls 22000 drop-side cribs Kids Today The products were sold at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart and Target stores in the US and online at Amazon.com. The full-size cribs were sold from January 2006 to December 2009 for about $200, and the portable cribs were sold from September 2007 to December 2009 ... |
May 31 2011
 FRANCE 24 | China pledges to continue 'perfecting' toy safety supervision Honolulu Star-Advertiser Tests conducted in the second quarter this year found 20 out of 242 toys selected at random from markets in China failed to meet national standards, the administration said separately. Three of the toys were found to contain lead, chromium or both ... Toxic chemicals found in toysGlobal Times nearly one in 10 toys in China 'unsafe'The Australian Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysAsiaOne RTHK -Shanghaiist all 28 news articles » |
May 31 2011
VTech Announces FY2011 Annual Results PR Newswire (press release) The disruption of the Japanese supply chain may also lead to a tightening of the supply of certain components, which may result in price escalation. Wages in China are forecast to rise further, while the appreciation of the Renminbi is likely to ... and more » |
May 31 2011
Toxic toys good enough for Chinese children? Global Times An analysis published by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Friday shows that, among 242 toys inspected, 20 had quality problems. Some of the toys contain heavy metals such as lead and chromium, which may cause ... |
May 31 2011
Nearly one in 10 toys in China unsafe: watchdog The Age The reputation of China's domestic manufacturing industry has been tarnished in recent years by a series of product safety scandals including contaminated food, toys coated with toxic lead paint and dangerous tyres. Environmental group Greenpeace said ... |
May 31 2011
 AFP | Nearly one in 10 toys in China unsafe: watchdog AFP The reputation of China's domestic manufacturing industry has been tarnished in recent years by a series of product safety scandals including contaminated food, toys coated with toxic lead paint and dangerous tyres. Environmental group Greenpeace said ... |
May 31 2011
 AsiaOne | Nearly one in ten toys in domestic market of China unsafe: China's safety watchdog Economic Times The reputation of China's domestic manufacturing industry has been tarnished in recent years by a series of product safety scandals including contaminated food, toys coated with toxic lead paint and dangerous tyres. Environmental group Greenpeace said ... China pledges to continue 'perfecting' toy safety supervisionHonolulu Star-Advertiser Toxic toys good enough for Chinese children?Global Times Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysAsiaOne Shanghaiist -RTHK all 29 news articles » |
May 30 2011
Nearly one in ten toys in China unsafe: Watchdog Straits Times The reputation of China's domestic manufacturing industry has been tarnished in recent years by a series of product safety scandals including contaminated food, toys coated with toxic lead paint and dangerous tyres. Environmental group Greenpeace said ... |
May 30 2011
 Shanghaiist | Toxic chemicals found in toys Global Times A recent spot-check by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine showed that lead and chrome were found in toy products, China Central Television (CCTV) reported Sunday. The administration inspected 242 types of ... Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysAsiaOne Children's Day quality check finds Chinese kid products full of failShanghaiist Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysEastDay.com all 2 news articles » |
May 30 2011
Shanghaiist | Toxic chemicals found in toys Global Times A recent spot-check by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine showed that lead and chrome were found in toy products, China Central Television (CCTV) reported Sunday. The administration inspected 242 types of ... Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysAsiaOne Children's Day quality check finds Chinese kid products full of failShanghaiist Tests discover heavy metals polluting toysEastDay.com all 2 news articles » |
May 30 2011
Storm's Non-Genderism: Failure Imminent Big Hollywood I recommend it: HH Munro, The Toys of Peace "Goofball practices “unschooling,” which says a child's curiosity trumps the learning process. Forget report cards, tests or books – junior's intuition should lead to the best decisions."? ... and more » |
May 30 2011
Chinese battery producers halt operations in pollution crackdown AHN | All Headline News Until today, cases of elevated lead and heavy metal poisoning have been met largely with little attention from officials. In 2007, millions of China-made children's toys worldwide were recalled because of toxic levels of lead. ... and more » |
May 30 2011
S'pore manufacturing faces talent crunch Channel News Asia They don't make toys and garments anymore. Instead, they're experts in the fields of pharmaceutical, medical engineering, fiber optics and offshore marine. That is the case as big global names make Singapore their regional headquarters, ... and more » |
May 30 2011
Food, beverages imported from Taiwan may contain toxic chemical: CFIA Vancouver Sun The investigation could lead to a flood of recalls here. DEHP, one of six phthalates and part of a family of chemicals known to cause reproductive harm and considered a possible human carcinogen, is banned in children's toys in Canada and elsewhere. ... and more » |
