For those parent's out there that are concerned about toys being hazardous or toxic with all those recalls and lead scares lately, not to worry because purchasing toys will be a worry free activity (as it should be). The EcoLogo program has kicked off its first environmental standard for toys. EcoLogo is recognized worldwide and is the largest most respected environmental standard and certification mark.

You can be assured when buying a product with the EcoLogo that it has met strict standards and was produced to be as sustainable as possible. For the past few years many toy companies were marketing with the terms "all natural" or "earth friendly" with no proof to back it up. Can we say green washing? Over the next 12-18 months EcoLogo will be working to develop environmental standards for toys.

So there will no more misleading labels that can make you wonder if that plastic bumble bee your baby is teething on is toxic free. Scot Case, executive director of the EcoLogo Program, said in a statement, "The new EcoLogo standard will define clear criteria that products must meet before they can claim environmental leadership." There should be a peace of mind about what toys you choose to purchase for your children, and with a non profit organization like this, finally there will be.

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