The local 'Toxic Toys' law has been amended by eliminating the strict prohibition of 7 chemicals in children's apparel and children's products. The new law will take effect on 21 February, 2016.
In August 2015, Rockland County became the fourth local government in New York State to adopt a local law to regulate the sale of children's products containing certain chemicals. This Local Law No. 3 of 2015 (The Toxic Free Toys Act) was to be enforced in October 2015.
In October 2015, a stipulation signed between Rockland County and the Safe to Play Coalition (STPC) halted the enforcement of Local Law No. 3 of 2015 until 1 January, 2016. The stay of enforcement gave Rockland County time to evaluate the possibility of amending the law.
On 15 December 2015, the Rockland County Legislature approved Local law No.7 of 2015 (The Toxic Free Toys Act) to amend Local Law No. 3 of 2015. This amendment was approved by the County Executive and adopted on 6 January, 2016.
This amendment makes important changes to the law, including:
●Eliminating the language prohibiting the use of antimony, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, cobalt, lead and mercury in children's apparel and children's products.
●Requiring children's apparel and children's products to comply with existing product safety laws, including federal product safety laws and Section 396-k of the New York General Business Law - Hazardous toys and other articles primarily for use by children; prohibition and enforcement.
●Declaring this local law to be preempted by state or federal laws if the state of New York or the United States has a final rule in effect with respect to a children's product safety standard that relates to a specific hazard that conflicts with this Local law.
No.7 of 2015:
http://rocklandgov.com/files/9314/5434/1023/local_law_7_of_2015_with_cert.pdf
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