Consumer Product Safety Commission Receives Petition to Limit Cadmium in Children's Products

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking public input on a petition that proposes stricter regulations on cadmium levels in children's products, particularly toy metal jewelry, and invites written comments on the proposal.

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