Toys 'R' Us Toughening Toy Standards

The toy giant says it will tighten up safety standards for products it sells in over 1,500 stores. It's focusing on lead levels, chemicals, and nickel-cadmium batteries that have been shown be potentially harmful for children.

By: WKRG Staff | WKRG-TV
Published: February 15, 2008

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WAYNE, N.J. (AP) - Toys "R" Us will soon have stricter safety
standards for the products it sells in its more than 1,500 stores.
Starting March 1, the retailer is setting a much tighter
standard for the amount of lead allowed in toys made just for the
chain.
It's also barring two chemicals that have raised safety concerns
in products for infants and young children.
By the end of the year, there also won't be nickel-cadmium
batteries in Toys "R" Us products - a move meant to help the
environment.
The company says the changes should meet or exceed new federal
standards expected from Congress.