In February, Toys“R”Us Inc. joined the ranks of Sears Holdings (Sears and Kmart), Wal-Mart, and Target when it announced a new policy: It will systematically phase out products containing polyvinyl ...

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PVC toys sold by five UK High Street chains have been tested by Greenpeace for phthalate content. Ingestion of phthalates is known to contribute to liver, kidney and testicular damage. Phthalates are ...