Lead, Phthalates and Sellers of Children’s Products – What’s All the Fuss? An Explanatory Overview for Consumers

As of February 10, 2009 it is against the law to manufacture or sell any children’s product over the then-current lead limits. However, phthalate bans apply only to products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009. Products containing the banned phthalates can still be sold if they were manufactured before February 10, 2009.