Toxics and Toys - Information Resources

OTA Links

Common Toxics - List of toxics commonly found in children's products and toys.

Testing Toys for Toxins - An easy to read summary of the results from OTA's first toy testng event..

External Links

Healthy Toys - Allows you to search specific toys for safety. Also, allows you to request specific toys to be tested, and contains lots of information about toxics and toys in general.

Healthy Toys Texting - Gives instructions on how to use the texting feature on your cell phone to determine the toxin level of a specific toy.

The PVC-Free Guide for Your Family and Home - A very informative and in-depth booklet on PVCs and your home. You will need Adobe Reader to download.

PVC: The Poison Plastic - An informative flyer on the dangers of PVC's (vinyl) and healthy alternatives. You will need Adobe Reader to download.

NOW (PBS) Finding Non-Toxic Toys - Provides information on harmful chemicals in toys and how to avoid them, including a video.

What's New in Toyland - U.S.PIRG's look at toxic toyes. Includes a shopping guide.

HB 2367 - Legislative text of Children's Safe Products Act of 2009. You will need Adobe Reader to download.