After Several Children Became Ill While Playing with Toys Imported

question 99

Multiple Choice

After several children became ill while playing with toys imported from outside the United States, medical researchers found several illegal chemicals, including lead in the paint. These toys were sold primarily through websites on the Internet. Which of the following agencies would most likely have jurisdiction over the problem with lead in the paint of children's toys?

• A) Consumer Product Safety Commission
• B) Children's Online Protection Act
• C) Food and Drug Administration
• D) Environmental Protection Agency
• E) National Advertising Review Board

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