CPSC: China now in the spotlight in light of recalls

According to the Toy Industry Association, 80% of all toys sold in the U.S. are made in China.

With the recent massive Mattel recall of 1.5 million toys, legislators are feeling pressure from the public at large to put in place legislation that will protect the children of consumers. Rep. Thomas Reynolds, R-N.Y recently commented, “There’s a boiling point coming in the Congress, coming from the people of America saying we need to do better.”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal entity that works to ensure the safety of many consumer products, currently does not have the authority to test products before they are distributed, nor do they have the manpower to perform needed inspections.

According to a CPSC representative, the CPSC has been working diligently with the Chinese manufacturers to ensure that they understand that there are rules and regulations that must be followed in order to ensure the safety of consumers.

The CPSC has previously issued nearly 20 recalls of children’s jewelry due to the content of lead. All products were manufactured in China.

Product-Reviews will provide updates on future legislation.

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