China's Toxic Toys: Are Big U.S. Makers Passing The Buck

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With recent consumer outrage and shock over toxic toys made in China, a big battle in Washington looms over whether accountability for child safety rests with big US toy makers or the federal government.

Will the CPSC, FDA or US toy makers have on-sight inspection of China factories in place, or will child endangering after the fact policies continue?

Chinese government officials are scrambling to shut down factories that are producing sub-standard goods, but will that be enough to stop toxic products from appearing on America's shelves and into the hands of America's children?

With the Holiday buying crush poised to start, it appears that smaller toy retailers who know their suppliers more intimately will benefit.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to stave off the tidal wave of consumer backlash that seriously jeopardizes their Holiday profits, big box retailers are rolling out PR campaigns that endeavor to make parents aware of independent off-the-shelf testing and inspection programs that they are scrambling putting in place.