The new rule requires manufacturers to remove or replace substances on a list of “high-priority chemicals of concern” from toys for children under age 3.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Manufacturers of children’s products have asked a federal judge to halt provisions of Oregon’s Toxic-Free Kids Act that ban certain chemicals found in some toys sold in the state.
The lawsuit argues that the state can’t preempt federal law, which already regulates the chemicals.
It names Oregon’s attorney general and the director of the Oregon Health Authority as defendants. The suit was filed by The Toy Association Inc., American Apparel & Footwear Association Inc., Halloween Industry
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