Lead in Dog Toys - DIY Test Kits Unreliable

Posted by Clare Bristow

Given the recent toy recalls it's understandable that people are buying DIY lead testing kits to see if their dogs' toys have dangerous levels of lead in them.

I had a quick look at one web site this evening, and it boldly states: "Attn: Parents and Grandparents! Test all your kid's toys using our lead test kit. Simply dab on the surface and look for a color change!"

Before you rush out and buy one of these kits, please be aware that a recent test by US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff has found that DIY lead testing kits produce unreliable results.

In fact the CPSC has carried out intermittent tests on home lead detector kits since 1992, and the results have always been the same - these kits are not reliable.

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