The bill, currently being reviewed by the Committee, could impact a wide variety of retail and promotional products if passed. "The Act indicates that it applies to any battery-operated consumer product. It does not distinguish between items designed or intended for children, and items that are obviously for adults like automotive key remote control," said Larry Whitney, manager, trade compliance for New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Leed's. "If it has a button cell battery, and it is a consumer product, it would be affected. Promotional products are considered consumer products."
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