Villar tells authorities: Stop influx of toxic, unsafe toys in market 10/07/2011

Villar tells authorities: Stop influx of toxic, unsafe toys in market

10/07/2011
With the public starting to flock to the market for the Christmas season shopping, Sen. Manny Villar said there should be an intensified effort to stop the influx of unsafe and toxic toys in the market.

“Authorities must have a heightened effort to make sure only safe toys are available in the market. As government officials, we are duty-bound to safeguard public health. But more than that, it is our absolute and implicit duty as parents to ensure that our children get the best care and protection against possible health risks,” Villar said during the hearing of the Senate committee on trade and commerce.

Villar added there is a need to pass a law to protect children against potential hazards to their health and safety, especially those containing small components and toxic substance..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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