Re:Amazon must remove toxic school supplies, kids’ jewelry f...
by nitrogen on Friday May 10, 2019 @02:30AM
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Smaller companies in the US would typically know not to put poison in their products in the first place, negating the need for direct lab testing, and those small companies can purchase bulk supplies from sources large enough to do upstream testing.
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Re:Amazon must remove toxic school supplies, kids’ jewelry f...
by foobar1962 on Friday May 10, 2019 @03:28AM
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> Smaller companies in the US would typically know not to put poison in their products in the first place...
The catch is when they buy materials (like paint) that are cheaper because they don't comply. Either because they are made for a market with different regulations, or they have been contaminated some how.
Manufacturers may need to get certifications from suppliers about the materials meeting the regulations, but these won't be the cheapest option.