With increasing concerns on the use of cadmium and it's associated health risks, the State of Connecticut passed a Bill restricting the use of cadmium in children's jewelry. In addition, the State of Rhode Island has also proposed a similar bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution of any unsafe children's jewelry.
The Challenge:
Connecticut State:
The Governor Connecticut has approved the Bill (HB No. 5314) into law on June 4, 2010. From July 1, 2014, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute in this state any children’s jewelry that contains cadmium more than 0.0075% by weight.
Rhode Island State:
According to the Bill, beginning July 1, 2014, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute in the state any children's jewelry that contains cadmium at more than seventy-five thousandths percent (0.0075%) by weight.
Notes: Cadmium is one of the potential carcinogens which has been widely used as pigments, corrosion resistant plating on steel and plastic stabilizer. Long-term exposure can lead to bone softening and kidney failure. Research also suggested that it can hinder brain development in young children.
"Children's jewelry" refers to any jewelry, including charms, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, earrings or rings, and any component thereof that is designed or intended to be worn or used by children. Connecticut defines children as 12 years of age or younger, while Rhode Island defines as 13 years of age or younger.
The Solution:
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