resources
Healthy Products
- U.S. PIRG's Toy Safety and Dangerous Toys Lists - A helpful guide to baby toys and products that contain harmful chemicals.
- Skin Deep - Rates cosmetics and body care products based on number of toxic ingredients
- Washington Toxics Coalition - Guide to safer household cleaners, art and hobby supplies, and home repair/building materials
- Computer Take Back Campaign - Information on toxic chemicals used in computers
- Childproofing our Communities Campaign - Guide to making homes and schools environmentally safe for children
- Healthier Food Uses of Plastics - Tips for parents and children on how to avoid environmental and health risks from plastic packaging of food
- Healthy Building Network - Guide to healthy home building materials
Toy Safety Links
Eco-Labels Standards Used for HealthyToys.org
ASTM, European Union, Canadian & Japanese Toy Standards
View graphic comparing standards for metals in toys. (Source : Oompa Toys)
- ASTM F963-07e1
- EU Standard (pdf)
- Draft Canadian Lead Standard
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Lead Standard (pdf)
- California Phthalate Toys Legislation (pdf)
- European Union Phthalate Containing Toys Regulation
- Metals in Packaging Legislation (19 states)
- Testimony of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Lead in Toys Standard (pdf)
TUV Rheinland
- Toxproof Vehicle Program (pdf)
- SG Label for Low Polluting Leathers, Fabrics and Plastics (pdf)
- TUV Rheinland Website
Oeko-Tex
TCO Development
- TCO'05 Desktop Computer Standard (pdf)
- TCO'04 Office Furniture Work Chairs Standard (pdf)
- TCO Development Website
Nordic Swan
Blue Angel
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