When will the new standards for lead and phthalate content take effect?
As of February 10, 2009, the new lead and phthalate standards will take effect. The lead standard of 600 parts per million will apply to all existing inventory (no matter when the items were manufactured). The phthalate standards will apply only to all products manufactured after the February 10, 2009, effective date.
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