http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2006/12/06/Why-Wont-the-EPA-Ban-Toxic-Lead-in-Childrens-Jewelry.aspxStaffers at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have recommended their agency enact a ban on all children's jewelry -- made in America or imported -- on using more than .06 percent of lead by weight (close to 1 ounce per 100 pounds). The callenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2006/12/06/Why-Wont-the-EPA-Ban-Toxic-Lead-in-Childrens-Jewelry.aspx#86564Wed, 06 Dec 2006 22:01:16 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:86564mmc88121<P>Why do manufactures even allow lead to be used in children's toys in the first place.&nbsp; Especially since it is well know how hazardous it is to children.&nbsp; It all goes back to money.&nbsp; Lead is cheap and a soft metal so it is easy to work with.</P> <P>mmc88121</P><img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=86564" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2006/12/06/Why-Wont-the-EPA-Ban-Toxic-Lead-in-Childrens-Jewelry.aspx#86563Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:52:12 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:86563MarksDailyApple2To bad they won't be honest about thimerosal in vaccines, too.<br><img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=86563" width="1" height="1">