New Illinois Lead Legislation
Last year, the Illinois General Assembly introduced legislation regarding children’s toys and the allowable lead content. The bill was signed by the Governor and Public Act 095-1019 became effective on January 1, 2010. This law applies only to products sold in Illinois and does not have any effect on operators who do business in any other state.
This law requires that certain products for children age 12 and under (including cosmetic jewelry and novelties from bulk vending machines) with a lead content below the CPSIA’s current 300 parts per million limit - but - is more than 40 ppm, must have a warning label. This warning should be placed on vending displays of items that fit into this category. The label must be worded as follows:
“WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN OR CHEWED.
MAY GENERATE DUST CONTAINING LEAD.”
It is the bulk vending operator’s responsibility to make sure that all his machines are marked correctly. To assist our Illinoisan customers in being compliant, A&A is offering these labels to them at no extra cost when they purchase displays.
February 22, 2010 at 2:41 am :
It is highly likely other states will follow suit in the near future or there will be stricter federal laws coming down the pike. Hopefully we can all continue to sell safe toys at a unit cost which will not hurt the industry. I love toy vending and am increasing this part of my business compared to candy vending.
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