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By Associated Press

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Published: Fri, February 15, 2008 - 5:40 pm
Last Updated: Fri, February 15, 2008 - 5:53 pm

WAYNE, N.J. (AP) - Toys "R" Us will soon have stricter safety
standards for the products it sells in its more than 1,500 stores.
Starting March 1, the retailer is setting a much tighter
standard for the amount of lead allowed in toys made just for the
chain.
It's also barring two chemicals that have raised safety concerns
in products for infants and young children.
By the end of the year, there also won't be nickel-cadmium
batteries in Toys "R" Us products - a move meant to help the
environment.
The company says the changes should meet or exceed new federal
standards expected from Congress.

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