Category: <span>READ Act</span>

Category: READ Act

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Brands of Children’s Crayons and Toys Containing Asbestos Pulled From Shelves

 

Party City, Dollar Tree, Toys “R” Us, and Buy-Rite pulled brands of kids’ crayons and crime kits containing asbestos from their shelves in response to senators’ letters.

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READ Act Would Require Comprehensive asbestos product data

 

Current federal legislation governing the disclosure of asbestos materials in products was written nearly 30 years ago.